I use Ableton + CV tools with my modular.
My audio device is currently the NI Komplete Audio 6, which has DC-coupled ins / outs. I want more CV outs. I like doing digital utility work, sending digital LFOs & envelopes to analog hardware via USB-CV.
Expert Sleepers seems to be routinely recommended for this, but I have some concerns. I'm listing 4 devices that exemplify current USB - CV options:
- Doepfer A-190 USB/MIDI to CV/Gate Interface converts USB / MIDI to CV.
Limits the CV to note, pitch, velocity, control. No ability to send LFO or envelope.
- Expert Sleepers ES-3 Lightpipe to CV Interface converts ADAT to CV.
My interface does not have ADAT. The Komplete Audio 6 has S/PDIF. Has anyone successfully converted S/PDIF to ADAT with an adapter?
- Expert Sleepers ES-8 USB Audio Interface converts USB to CV.
The ES-8 is an audio interface itself, but I'm not aware of the ability to use two interfaces in Ableton simultaneously. I'm assuming the ES-8 would replace the Komplete Audio 6 in my case.
I don't want to route my other standalone synths and monitors through my modular to Ableton. I just want USB - CV conversion.
- Manikin Electronic CV-DAC-8 converts USB to CV
This seems to be my only option (for 8 DC-coupled outs). But there aren't many modules like this. Are there any other recommendations for the exact functionality?
Thank you for reviewing and for any amount of advice.
EDIT: typos
[link] [comments]