Doepfer Dark Energy II - Manual (Page 25)

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Dark EnerGy II DOEPFER Functions
3.4. Linking / stacking several Dark Energies
In parallel, using the same MIDI channel:
You may run several Dark Energy IIs in parallel. When all devices use the same MIDI channel, they will
all sound simultaneously when a note is played. Stacking Dark Energies this way may create even more
complex and richer sounds. It is also interesting to program only slight timbral differences between the
units. This can be useful for very expressive and rich sounds. The easiest way of stacking Dark Energies is
accomplished by using a MIDI-THRU box, a MIDI interface with multiple outs, or a USB hub.
Stack Mode:
Stack Mode (p. 19, 20) drives several Dark Energies like one single polyphonic instrument. Every unit plays
one voice. Since the casing of Dark Energy II is too tightly-packed, it has no MIDI-THRU socket but an in-
ternal link connector. Holes in the sides of the box give access to these connectors as soon as the wooden
cheeks have been removed. You can bolt several units together side by side.
The use of these internal link-connectors requires some hardware modifications which are described in an
additional technical documentation of Dark Energy II. Please download this documentation from our websi-
te:
www.doepfer.de -> Products -> Dark Energy II -> Additional technical documentation
Important: Please do not tinker around with your Dark Energy II without having read and fully un-
derstood this additional technical documentation! Otherwise you may damage your instrument,
void its warranty, risk your mental health. Don´t ever do that!
3.5. Modifications
Dark Energy II allows various hardware modifications to customize the unit to your specific needs. Apart
from the Link-connection (see above), there is is the configuration of the CV output sockets, and the align-
ment of some parameters. Furthermore, you can bolt the casings of several units together in order to get
one big and even „darker“ Energy. Darth Vader will be very jealous.
All this is described in detail in the additional technical documentation of Dark Energy II. Please download
this documentation from our website:
www.doepfer.de -> Products -> Dark Energy II -> Additional technical documentation
Once more: Please do not tinker around with your Dark Energy II without having read and fully
understood this additional technical documentation! Otherwise you may damage your instrument,
void its warranty etc. Don´t say we didn´t warn you!
If you believe yourself to be technically totally inept, you may as well have these modifications done by a
capable, qualified, and authorised tech. You will find all information necessary on our website
(www.doepfer.de). Always a good browse, by the way!
3.6. Firmware Update
Dark Energy II‘s firmware can easily be updated via USB. In case a new firmware version is available, you
can download it from our website (www.doepfer.de). A detailed description of the update process can be
found in the additional technical description of Dark Energy II. You can download this documentation here:
www.doepfer.de -> Products -> Dark Energy II -> Additional technical documentation