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Best solution for more USB - CV inputs? (Ableton CV Tools User) - SynthWizard - 01-04-2021
Best solution for more USB - CV inputs? (Ableton CV Tools User)
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I use Ableton + CV tools with my modular.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <p>​</p> <ul> <li><strong>Doepfer A-190 USB/MIDI to CV/Gate Interface</strong> converts <strong>USB / MIDI to CV</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>Limits the CV to note, pitch, velocity, control. No ability to send LFO or envelope.</p> <p>​</p> <ul> <li><strong>Expert Sleepers ES-3 Lightpipe to CV Interface</strong> converts <strong>ADAT to CV</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>My interface does not have ADAT. The Komplete Audio 6 has S/PDIF. Has anyone successfully converted S/PDIF to ADAT with an adapter?</p> <p>​</p> <ul> <li><strong>Expert Sleepers ES-8 USB Audio Interface</strong> converts <strong>USB to CV</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>I don't want to route my other standalone synths and monitors through my modular to Ableton. I just want USB - CV conversion.</p> <p>​</p> <ul> <li><strong>Manikin Electronic CV-DAC-8</strong> converts <strong>USB to CV</strong></li> </ul> <p>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?</p> <p>​</p> <p>Thank you for reviewing and for any amount of advice.</p> <p>​</p> <p>EDIT: typos</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/triangle_waves"> /u/triangle_waves </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/modular/comments/kpy6qb/best_solution_for_more_usb_cv_inputs_ableton_cv/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/modular/comments/kpy6qb/best_solution_for_more_usb_cv_inputs_ableton_cv/">[comments]</a></span>