Moog THE SOURCE User Manual

INTERFACING
The Source communicates with the outside world through its rear panel connections. The audio output has already
been discussed; without it, no signals can be heard. The remaining jacks send control signals to and from The Source.
Communication between electronic devices is called interfacing. The audio connection between The Source and an
amplifier is a very simple interface; more sophisticated interfaces will allow The Source to control, or be controlled
by, other synthesizers.
OUTPUTS
Control Voltage Out
The control voltage (CV) in/out is a dual function jack that sends and/or receives control voltages, depending on the
plug used.
When used as an output, the CV jack outputs all control voltages generated by The Source (except the two contour
generators). This includes the keyboard, LFO, pitch wheel, both sequences, arpeggiator, and sample and hold.
The voltage at the CV output is intentionally scaled high to allow for discrepancies in other synthesizers. The output
voltage may have to be run through a 10K linear potentiometer to achieve 1.00 volts/octave.
Trigger Out
Used as an output, the trigger in/out jack generates an S-Trig (switch trigger — a short to ground) when a trigger is
generated in The Source. This occurs when:
1. A new key is depressed in the multiple-trigger mode, or all keys are released and a new key (or keys) is
depressed in the single-trigger mode.
2. The sequencer generates a trigger.
3. The arpeggiator is running.
4. The Auto Trig is active.
5. The sample and hold is running.
Note: If the Level 2 [S3S3S (Pr°£ram 13) is set to OFF, all external triggers are defeated.
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Moog THE SOURCE Specifications

General

Brand	Moog
Model	THE SOURCE
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English