We don't currently make an internal retrofit for the Moog Source although we used to in the past (1986-2003) and we may do again at some time in the future. Currently however the only option is to use it with one of our range of MIDI (or USB) to CV converters - there is more information on our converters below in section 2.
If you want to control your Moog Source using MIDI, then you will need to consider all of the following:
1) Sockets - locating and connecting to the appropriate sockets & possibly an additional socket.
2)
MIDI to CV converter and the correct settings for it
3) Leads - selecting the correct ones
4) Setting the Moog Source to accept the incoming signals
1) Sockets
The Moog Source is already fitted with CV & Trig control sockets, which is all you need for control of the notes, however it could benefit from fitting an additional socket for control of the filter cutoff frequency.
The two relevant sockets fitted as standard are
as follows:
CV INPUT ( for controlling the pitch of the notes)
Labelled:
KB-CV IN/OUT
Socket type: 1/4" stereo jack
Connections: Tip = not connected, Ring = CV input signal, Sleeve = Ground (to screen)
Setting: Volts per Octave (CV) - this is the default setting on our converters
GATE/TRIG INPUT (for controlling when the notes play)
Labelled: TRIG IN/OUT
Socket type: 1/4" stereo jack (but could be Cinch-Jones 2 pin)
Connections (Jack): Tip = not connected, Ring = trig input signal, Sleeve = Ground (to screen)
Connections (C-J): Short pin = trig input signal, Long pin = Ground (to screen)
Setting: S-Trig
These connections are described on page 48 of the Moog Source user manual
FILTER / VCF INPUT
As mentioned above, Kenton make a 1 socket upgrade for this model which provides a filter cutoff control socket. This will enable you to change the filter cutoff amount using your sequencer or MIDI keyboard.This upgrade is available either as a kit for fitting by your own engineer, or fully fitted by us at our premises in London.
Socket upgrade for Moog Source - kit only - for fitting by a competent synth engineer
Socket upgrade for Moog Source - including fitting by Kenton
2) MIDI to CV converter (or USB MIDI to CV converter)
Use this link to see the range of Kenton converters suitable for this model
Use the following settings on the converter for this synthesiser:
CV - This synthesiser requires 1 Volt per Octave control. Set the CV select parameter to CV or Volts/Octave - this is the Kenton default setting
Gate/Trig - This synthesiser requires s-trig with no pullup - this requires a change from the Kenton default
Aux1/Filter - The upgrade socket requires a 0-10V analogue signal - this is the Kenton default setting
If you don't know anything about MIDI to CV converters and would like to know more, read the following page on our website:
3) Leads
If your Moog Source has the 1/4" jack connector for trig, you will need:
2 x 3.5mm mono jack to ring of 1/4" stereo jack lead
1 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono jack lead (for filter socket if fitted)
Alternatively, if your Moog Source has the 2 pin Cinch Jones connector for trig, you will need:
1 x 3.5mm mono jack to ring of 1/4" stereo jack lead
1 x 3.5mm to Cinch-Jones 2 pin
1 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono jack lead (for filter socket if fitted)
3.5mm mono jack to ring of 1/4" stereo jack leads are available in 2 lengths. Items 4 & 5 on this page:
3.5mm mono jack to ring of 1/4" mono jack leads
3.5mm to Cinch-Jones 2 pin leads are available in 3 lengths. First 3 items on this page:
3.5mm to Cinch-Jones 2 pin
3.5mm to 3.5mm mono jack leads are available in several lengths. First 3 items on this page:
3.5mm to 3.5mm mono jack leads
GO TO OUR SELECTION OF LEADS (opens in new tab)
4) Settings to change on the Moog Source itself
Note that you have to enable the external trig input of the Source - the default is OFF
Press the "level 2" button (bottom right near Moog logo)
Press the "13" button (ext trig) so that the display says ON
See page 24 of the Moog Source manual for more info