Vermona qMI User Manual
Owners Manual
Introduction
Patch your VCO, VCF and VCA, add a few envelopes and LFOs and your
modular synthesizer system is ready to go. Now, connect your MIDI/CVinterface and start playing. This is great, however, there may be some or
even lots of unused modules left in your frame, not being used for this
patch. You may have useful applications for these but how to address them?
Analogue modular systems are mainly used monophonically. Therefore,
almost all MIDI/CV-modules are limited to monophonic output. On the
other hand, the bigger the modular system, the more possibilities to
address modules are needed.
We have developed the qMI - quad MIDI interface for exactly this scenario.
Whether you need four independent patches, layering of sounds, a rotating
voice assignment or even a polyphonic sound - the qMI - quad MIDI inter-
face will help you, getting the most out of your modular system.
The VERMONA-team
Erlbach/Vogtland, Germany
Important Safety Information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Alway include these instructions when passing
the product on to third parties.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Only clean the product when it is not connected to the mains power
supply. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
17. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible.
Installation
• Ensure that the room in which you use this product is wired in accordance
with the local electrical code and checked by a qualified inspector.
• Only use this product indoors.
• Do not install the product in hot, humid, or excessively dusty locations, in
direct sunlight or in locations where it is exposed to externally generated
vibrations.
• Do not place burning objects (e.g. candles) on top of or near the product.
• If condensation has formed on the product, e.g. because it was moved
from a cold environment to a warm one, allow the product to acclimatize
to room temperature before using it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in
fire and electric shock.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2..................................................................................................................
2 Important Safety Information 2...............................................................................
3 Table of Contents 4......................................................................................................
4 Getting Started 6............................................................................................................
4.1. Setup 6................................................................................................
5 General 8...........................................................................................................................
5.1. Connections and Controls 9.................................................................
5.1.1. (1) MIDI-input (MIDI IN) 10................................................................
5.1.2. (2) Rotary-switch (1 - 16) 10.............................................................
5.1.3. (3) EDIT push-button 10...................................................................
5.1.4. (4) MIDI CH push-button 10..............................................................
5.1.5. (5) PLAYMODE selector 10.................................................................
5.1.6. (6) CV/Gate channel push-buttons (1, 2, 3, 4) 10..............................
5.1.7. (7) GATE outputs 1-4 10...................................................................
5.1.8. (8) Key-CV outputs 1-4 (1V/OCT) 11................................................
5.1.9. (9) / (10) Control voltage outputs 1-4 (CV1 / CV2) 11.......................
5.1.10. (11) RESET output 11.......................................................................
5.1.11. (12) Clock division outputs (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/8T) 11.....................
5.1.12. Circuit board jumpers (CV / GATE) 12.............................................
6 Utilization 13...................................................................................................................
6.1. Setting the MIDI-Channels 13...............................................................
6.2. Connecting the Gate- and Key-CV-Outputs 13....................................
6.3. PLAYMODE 15......................................................................................
6.3.1. Monophonic playmode 1 (M1) 15......................................................
6.3.2. Monophonic playmode 2 (M2) 16......................................................
6.3.3. Polyphonic playmode (POLY) 16........................................................
6.4. Control voltage outputs (CV1 / CV2) 17...............................................
6.5. Clock division outputs (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/8T) 19.................................
6.6. Reset-output (RESET) 19......................................................................
6.7. System settings (OTHER) 20.................................................................
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7 Declaration of Conformity 22...................................................................................
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Getting Started
To ensure top quality, we carefully inspected the qMI - quad MIDI interface before packaging. Nevertheless, the module could have been damaged
during transportation. Therefore, we ask you to take a serious look at the
instrument when unpacking. Do not hesitate to contact us, should there be
anything unusual with the unit or its packaging.
You should find the following items in the box:
• 1 qMI - quad MIDI interface
• 1 system connection chord (16pin, compatible to Doepfer's A100)
• 4 rack mounting screws 3 x 6mm and 4 washers
• this manual
Setup
The qMI - quad MIDI interface was designed to work in modular synthesizer systems using the common euro rack format. Its power supply,
connectors and dimensions match the specifications of Doepfer's A100
modular synthesizer system and compatible units. To mount the module
into your system's frame, carry out the following steps:
1. Switch o! the power supply. For safety reasons, also remove the
detachable power cable from your frame.
2. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the qMI - quad MIDI interface's
rear. The corresponding plug socket is protected against reverse
polarity. The ribbon cable will only fit in one direction.
3. Connect the ribbon cable's other side to an empty plug-socket of your
frame's system bus. Make sure that the color coded side of the cable
points downwards. (see picture "Connecting the qMI to the system-
bus" on page 7)
ATTENTION Connecting the ribbon cable with reverse polarity
may lead to damage of your module when powering
the system
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Picture 1: Connecting the qMI to the systembus
4. Mount the qMI - quad MIDI interface to your modular frame. The unit
requires a width of 24 HP (horizontal pitch) and is rack-mounted with
the four supplied screws.
NOTE To protect the unit's surface of scratches, use the 3 mm
flat plastic washers that come with your module.
5. Reconnect the power chord to your frame and switch on the power
supply. The module is now ready to work. Press the MIDI CH- or EDIT
push-button to verify if the qMI - quad MIDI interface is correctly
supplied with power. If so, pressing the push-button will turn a green
LED on. Press again to leave this menu.
NOTE In di!erence to many other CV/MIDI interfaces for
modular synthesizer systems, the qMI - quad MIDI
interface does not need an additional 5 volts adapter
for the system bus.
To find out how to connect the qMI - quad MIDI interface to your other
modules in your system, read the following sections.
qMI
ribbon cable
system bus
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