Dixie II Manual
Dixie II
Triangle Core Analog VCO/LFO
Manual Revision: 2018.01.23
Dixie II Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Installation
Before Your Start
Installing Your Module
Front Panel
Controls
Inputs & Outputs
Technical Specifications
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Installation
Intellijel Eurorack modules are designed to be used with a Eurorack-compatible case and power
supply.
Before Your Start
Before installing a new module in your case you must ensure your case’s power supply has
sufficient available capacity to power the module:
● Sum up the specified +12V current draw for all modules, including the new one. Do the
same for the -12 V and +5V current draw. The current draw will be specified in the
manufacturer's technical specifications for each module.
● Compare each of the sums to specifications for your case’s power supply.
● Only proceed with installation if none of the values exceeds the power supply’s
specifications. Otherwise you must remove modules to free up capacity or upgrade your
power supply.
You will also need to ensure you have enough free space (hp) as well as free power headers in
your case to fit the new module.
You can use a tool like ModularGrid to assist in your planning. Failure to adequately power your
modules may result in damage to your modules or power supply. If you are unsure, please
contact us before proceeding.
Installing Your Module
When installing or removing a module from your case always turn off the power to the case and
disconnect the power cable. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or equipment damage.
Ensure the 10-pin connector on the power cable is connected correctly to the module before
proceeding. The red stripe on the cable must line up with the -12V pins on the module’s power
connector. The pins are indicated with the label -12V, a white stripe next to the connector, the
words “red stripe”, or some combination of those indicators.
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Most modules will come with the cable already connected but it is good to double check the
orientation. Be aware that some modules may have headers that serve other purposes so
ensure the cable is connected to the right one.
The other end of the cable, with a 16-pin connector, connects to the power bus board of your
Eurorack case. Ensure the red stripe on the cable lines up with the -12V pins on the bus board.
On Intellijel power supplies the pins are labelled with the label “-12V” and a thick white stripe:
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If you are using another manufacturer’s power supply, check their documentation for
instructions.
Once connected, the cabling between a module and power supply should resemble the picture
below:
Before reconnecting power and turning on your modular system, double check that the ribbon
cable is fully seated on both ends and that all the pins are correctly aligned. If the pins are
misaligned in any direction or the ribbon is backwards you can cause damage to your module,
power supply, or other modules.
After you have confirmed all the connections, you can reconnect the power cable and turn on
your modular system. You should immediately check that all your modules have powered on
and are functioning correctly. If you notice any anomalies, turn your system off right away and
check your cabling again for mistakes.
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Front Panel
Controls
1. COARSE - This knob dials in the coarse frequency of the oscillator across approximately
11 octaves. The yellow led indicates the rate visually.
2. LFO/VCO - This switch switches the Dixie II between LFO and VCO mode. When in
VCO mode the oscillator operates at audio rates with frequencies between 20 Hz up to
almost 60 kHz. When in LFO mode the it can achieve cycles from several minutes in
length up to low audio rates of around 1 kHz
3. FINE - This knob sets the fine tuning of the oscillator, its range is ±6 semitones on either
side of center.
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Inputs & Outputs
A. 1V/OCT - This is the primary pitch voltage control input.
B. LIN FM - Linear frequency modulation input.
C. SYNC - Flip sync input. When the input sync signal crosses 0V, the oscillator waveform
will reverse directions.
D. PWM - This input sets the width of the PULSE output. The range is +/- 5 V. Note that the
width can go down to 0% and up to 100% at which point no wave will be produced. With
nothing connected to this input the pulse width is 50%.
E. TRIANGLE - Triangle wave output.
F. SINE - Sine wave output.
G. SAW - Saw wave output.
H. ZIG-ZAG - Zig-zag wave output.
I. SQUARE - Pulse wave output with a fixed 50% duty cycle.
J. PULSE - Pulse wave output. The width of the pulse is controlled by the PWM input.
Technical Specifications
Width
6 hp
Maximum Depth
40 mm
Current Draw
42 mA @ +12V
37 mA @ -12V
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