MC-202 sequencer to MFB Synth II

kpliver · Post by **kpliver** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:02 pm

I'm trying to use the MC-202 to sequence the MFB Synth II (using both channels of the 202's sequencer). Tricky though as the 202 has 1/8" cv & gate jacks and the Synth II has a one 1/4" stereo jack for CV in. I was just wondering what jack connectors I need to grab?

Suburban Bather · Post by **Suburban Bather** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:22 am

plus321 · Post by **plus321** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:24 am

If I had to make the cable, I would make two cables that are both 1/8" mono to 1/4" mono and buy (or make if you are crafty or cheap) a merger connector that will merge your two 1/4" mono to a 1/4" TRS.

Like I said, you could solder the two monos directly into the TRS, but if you plan on moving this around a lot then I would just buy the merging thing. It also has the benefit of still being able to use the cables to control something else without having to resolder the ends.

mr.cabra · Post by **mr.cabra** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:57 am

You could also just grab some 1/8" to 1/4" jack cables from Radio Shack pretty cheap. That's what I bought to run the CV/Gate on my 202 with my SH 09 and they work fine. Easy solution. The adapter is an even cheaper way I guess.

kpliver · Post by **kpliver** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:34 am

plus321 wrote:If I had to make the cable, I would make two cables that are both 1/8" mono to 1/4" mono and buy (or make if you are crafty or cheap) a merger connector that will merge your two 1/4" mono to a 1/4" TRS.

Like I said, you could solder the two monos directly into the TRS, but if you plan on moving this around a lot then I would just buy the merging thing. It also has the benefit of still being able to use the cables to control something else without having to resolder the ends.

Yeah, that sounds best - MC-202 plugged with two 1/8"-to-1/4" cables into a 1/4" stereo y-adapter into the Synth II. Thanks!

Also if anyone else has experience with MFB's CV in, I'd love to hear tips, etc.