Hello everyone,
I have bought the Elektron CV Split Kit, and used it to connect up to my Eurorack modular system. It works great.
However, I don’t understand why the Elektron CV Kit only includes only 2 of the 1/4 -> 1/8 cables and only 1 of the splitter Y cable?
There are 4 CV out jacks on the Analog Four, but they only include in the CV Kit enough cables to use 3 of the those CV outs?
Why does it only include 3 out of 4? Do I need to purchase 2x CV Kits to get this to work on all 4 CV jacks?
You’re not forced to use the elektron cables. I work with 2 Y-Adapters from thomann on my AnalogKeys and it works just fine.
If you can get one of these 2ND hand it’s a pretty elegant way.
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I understand there are other solutions, but why does the Elektron provided kit not include all the needed wires? Doesn’t make any since.
spinposium:
There are 4 CV out jacks on the Analog Four, but they only include in the CV Kit enough cables to use 3 of the those CV outs?
Why does it only include 3 out of 4? Do I need to purchase 2x CV Kits to get this to work on all 4 CV jacks?
I think there is quite some misunderstanding from your side what the split kit is for.
The CV split kit is required for the old A4MK1 which uses only 2 (TRS/stereo) jacks to provide its 4 CV signals. There you will need to split the stereo jacks to mono plugs.
All the cables of single split kit are required to split a single TRS/stereo CV jack:
CV (TRS) jack -> Y splitter -> 2 CV (TS) cables
Since you wrote you have 4 CV jacks out of the A4, I guess you have a Mk2 model, which already provides each CV signal on its own jack and don’t need a split kit at all.
Just connect mono/TS cables to the CV jacks and you are fine.
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Thank you, that clarifies. I used to own the MK1, so I think I was confused.
Can you please clarify the difference between a TRS cable and a TS cable (is one “balanced” and one is “unbalanced”?)
Did Elektron originally use the single TRS jack that needed to be split, simply to save money/jacks in the original MK1?
Which of these cables would work? What is the difference between these two cables? One is CMP 310 and one is CMP110.
Hosa Stereo 1/8" TRS to Mono 1/4" TS Cable
This cable is designed to apply a mono signal equally to a mini stereo phone input. It may be used to connect a mixing console to a portable media player, laptop, or similar device. Features include:
Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
OFC spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility
Connector(s): 3.5 mm TRS to 1/4 in TS
Length: 10 ft
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Hosa Cable GPR101 RCA To 1/4 Inch TS Adaptor - 2 Pack
The Hosa GPR101 adaptors are designed to adapt phono plugs to mono phone jacks.
Hosa Cable CSS105 TRS to TRS Interconnect Cables - 5 Foot
The Hosa CSS100 series cable is designed to interconnect pro audio gear with balanced phone jacks.
Hosa Cable STP201 TRS To Dual 1/4 Inch Insert Cable - 3 Feet 3 Inches
Modern Mixing consoles use Insert jacks that allow you to break into the signal path to add an outboard signal processor using just one cable.
Hosa Mono 1/8" TS to Mono 1/4" TS Cable
This cable is designed to connect an electronic device with a mini mono phone jack to an electronic device with a mono phone jack. It is ideal for use as a flash synchronization cable. Features include:
Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
OFC spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility
Connector(s): 3.5 mm TS to 1/4 in TS
Length: 10 ft
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Hosa Cable CSS105 TRS to TRS Interconnect Cables - 5 Foot
The Hosa CSS100 series cable is designed to interconnect pro audio gear with balanced phone jacks.
HOSA CMP-110 Mono Interconnect - 3.5mm TRS to 1/4" TS
The Hosa CMP100 Series cable SUMS Stereo to Mono in one direction, or applies a Mono signal equally to the left and right in the other direction.
Hosa BSS010 Beatport Balanced Interconnect 1/4-Inch TRS Cable, 10-Feet
Hosa Beatport DJ Series Balanced 1/4 "Interconnects are used to connect the output of audio interfaces and select DJ mixers to studio monitors.
They look the same to me… will one work and the other not?
Thank you!
TRS (also called stereo cable):
Tip - Ring - Sleeve: plug has 2 small isolator rings visible between 3 contacting surfaces
can transport to 2 signals (+ common ground)
either a stereo sound (LEFT/RIGHT channels) …
… or a balanced signal (original channel + phase inverted signal)
TS (also called mono cable):
Tip - Sleeve: plug has 1 small isolator ring visible between 2 contacting surfaces
can transport 1 signal/channel (+ common ground)
Yes.
Both will work, but the the mono - to - mono variant is cheaper (I guess) and is enough for what’s required.
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