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Voyager User’s Manual - The Components
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Voyager User’s Manual - The Components
CV/EXPRESSION INPUTS (applies to Voyager keyboard models only):
The CV/Expression Inputs are 1⁄4” TS jacks color coded with a red nut. These jacks accept an input from
an expression pedal such as the Moog EP-2, or a CV from -5V to +5V. Note that some inputs, such as the
MOD 1and VOLUME operate only from 0V to +5V, so applying a negative CV to these inputs will have no
effect.
GATE/FOOTSWITCH INPUTS (applies to Voyager keyboard models only):
The Gate/Footswitch Inputs are 1⁄4” TS jacks color coded with a blue nut. These jacks accept an input from
a footswitch (a momentary, normally-closed footswitch like the Moog FS-1) or a +5 Volt Gate Signal.
MIDI CONNECTORS:
These are connectors for MIDI IN, OUT and THRU.
ACCESSORY PORTS:
All Voyagers (keyboard and RME versions) have a DB-25 connector which connects the Voyager to the
optional VX-351 Voyager CV Expander. This device outputs all the CV and Gate signals generated by the
Voyager on 1⁄4” jacks. The Voyager RME adds a second DB-25 connector which connects to the optional
VX-352 CV Expander. This device provides the same 1⁄4” CV and GATE inputs that appear on the back
panel of Voyager keyboards, and allows the RME to be interfaced with other CV equipment. For more on
the VX-351 and VX-352, see Appendix G
1. You can use the Voyager to process any audio signal simply by plugging into the
EXTERNAL AUDIO IN jack. To hear the external audio signal without having to hold
down a key on the keyboard, set the ENV. GATE switch to ‘ON/EXT’. This will trigger the
envelopes. Make sure that the Volume Envelope SUSTAIN control is set to maximum.
The Volume Envelope will remain at its Sustain level until the ENV. GATE switch is
changed to ‘KEYB’.
2. The Voyager’s EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT is not limited to processing monophonic
signals - it can work well for processing polyphonic signals, too. For example, connect
the MIDI Out of the Voyager to the MIDI Input of another polyphonic keyboard, then feed
that audio output back into the Voyager through the EXTERNAL AUDIO IN. Now you
have a
polyphonic
source that is being affected by the Voyager’s Filter and EGR circuits.
3. For the ultimate in genuine Moog polyphony, try connecting several Voyagers together,
or a combination of Voyagers and Little Phatty synthesizers. For more information on
polyphony connection options, see the MIDI KEY ORDER function on
page 65
.
The Sample and Hold input jack accepts a Gate input only, not a footswitch.
