Most audio interfaces have balanced outputs (on TRS ('stereo') jacks or XLRs), while synth CV inputs are unbalanced (usually on TS ('mono') jacks or minijacks). In general special cables are recommended when using a DC-coupled audio interface as a source of CVs. Please see this page for information on using Silent Way with AC-coupled audio interfaces. Only the headphone outputs are DC-coupled. This is easily resolved - see this thread. The headphone and main XLR outs appear to be wired with the opposite polarity than expected. Not an audio interface per se but it does allow you to get two DC-coupled outputs from any spare digital connectivity your interface might have - see this thread.ĭocumented by the manufacturer as DC-coupled here. The key with Silent Way CV Input is to have the right VCA - see below. Note also: Silent Way CV Input has no special requirements and should work with any audio interface. The ones listed below are only the ones that have been specifically tested with Silent Way. Please note: most MOTU interfaces with TRS outputs are expected to work fine.
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If you have any experience of Silent Way with other interfaces, please let us know and we'll update the chart. The following interfaces have been tested with Silent Way. It does not reflect on the interfaces' possible compatibility with the Expert Sleepers digital modules (ES-3, ES-4 etc.). Note: the talk below of 'compatible audio interfaces' specifically refers to using the interfaces' own analogue audio outputs to directly drive synths.