I see, learn more about the modules and what they do and put together something on your own. Thanks for the advice!

I just started to get into synths, mainly just modulars and I'm starting to think about my next purchase. I have a Doepfer Dark Energy and love it so I like Doepfer already. Still, I want to be open-minded about other brands too... Hi, I am currently looking at this modular: Does anyone have an opin...

After emailing Doepfer support and talking with the guys over at Analogue Haven I decided to send the keyboard back to get it looked at. And it turns out that it *was* defective and not just my imagination. Analogue Haven were really cool about it and sent me another one. This time, all I did was pl...

Just got back from the local music store. I tried another controller (a M-Audio Axiom 49), just in case I got a different result...same result though. :/ I'll try and keep you informed on what it was where this isn't just a wasted forum thread, we've got enough of those on the web. :D Thanks again e...

@meatballfulton: I haven't tried using MIDI over USB. I do not any software that will put out MIDI. If there's some freely available software (or trail software) I'd be willing to try it out. Just curious though, why do you ask? I am assuming that I would have to learn how to get the software to out...

@Stab Frenzy: I bought it from Analogue Haven http://www.analoguehaven.com/doepfer/darkenergy. The guys there were really cool. I've emailed them but it's a holiday so probably won't hear back until tomorrow. In the meantime I'll try and find out what is the email address for Doepfer's support for t...

@Stab Frenzy: Really? So do you think it could be an issue in my brand-new Dark Energy? That would be absolutely horrible for a beginner like me. :/ Regardless, I put the patch cable from the the CV1 on the back panel to VCO F on the front panel and there was no difference. I also went and ahead and...

@meatballfulton: I did the steps you mentioned but with the same result. What I am getting is a constant pitch all across the keyboard. I can adjust the knobs on the synth and make all kinds of sounds just no scales and therefore not much in the way of a melody line. Also, I figured I would mention ...

@anyone: I can get this particular keyboard controller at my local dealer for a good price: http://www.guitarcenter.com/M-Audio-Axiom-25-2nd-Gen-25-Key-USB-MIDI-Keyboard-Controller-105947766-i1532543.gc# I see it has a Midi In and a Midi Out. Has anyone tried to use this particular keyboard controll...

So maybe this keyboard would be a good one to try out? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/m-audio-radium49-49-key-usb-midi-controller I'll try and see who to write to as far as Doepfer support. I just got the DE last week but you never know. Yes, if I turn the VCO tuning know it changes t...

@silikon: Also, could you list a couple of keyboards that you've gotten to work with the Dark Energy? (preferably the one's that are not too expensive). It would save me some leg work, just in case I decide I'd like to try another one. Also, the easier ones to set up the better.

I did a reset (manual seems to state: have the power supply plugged in, then press Learn Button, wait till it flashes, then press the button again while the LED is flashing, it then turns to a solid LED light). I also pressed the Learn button first, before plugging in the power supply, just in case ...

@silikon: So you were able to get this particular keyboard to work with the DE??? If so, that would be good to know and I probably will not go through the trouble of taking it back as it must not be the keyboard...thanks for that info, that helps out *tremendously*. I will try those steps above very...

The notes are triggering fine except when I do the Learn Button process. When I press the Learn Button, then press the lowest key there is no sound at all for the first time. Once I hit the key again (obviously I'm out of the Learn Button mode) it simply goes back to the same behavior as before (all...

The gate light is definitely coming on. Yes, I am pressing the Learn button for at least a couple of seconds, it will then start to blink then I'll press the lowest C on this keyboard (it's a 5 octave keyboard). I also kept the Learn Button pressed down while also pressing the lowest C and still no ...