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3. Functions

In this section, we will explore all of Dark Link's functions in detail. First, we will have another and more

closer look at the MIDI/USB hookup. Next to this, we will become familiar with Dark Link's learn mode and

the way to configure it's functions easily via MIDI programm change commands.

3.1. MIDI Connection

To connect Dark Link to your MIDI keyboard / controller / computer there are two easy ways to do so:

• MIDI via USB or

• the „traditional" MIDI-connection via DIN socket.

• USB: To hook up Dark Link in your MIDI-setup via USB, simply connect the included USB cable with Dark

Link and with an unused USB port on your Mac or Windows PC.

Mac OSX, Windows XP (SP2 or higher), and Windows Vista offer the necessary drivers and Dark Link will

be mounted as soon as it has been connected. You will find a new MIDI port in your MIDI application, na-

med „USB audio device" (Windows XP) or „Dark Link" (OSX, Windows Vista), and you are ready to go.

If this message is missing or an error message is shown, e.g. „USB device not found", the necessary driver

has most likely not been installed or is not working properly on this computer. In this case, Dark Link's USB

port unfortunately cannot be used on this specific computer. We apologize for not being able to support this

particular problem as there can be various reasons for that misbehavior which are very specific and depend

on the individual computer. Of course, you can run Dark Link via the MIDI DIN-connection in such a case

without any problems. The same goes for an older system based on Windows or Mac that does not provide

you with the necessary drivers.

• DIN socket: You may alternatively connect Dark Link via MIDI cable to a MIDI interface, a MIDI keyboard,

or a MIDI hardware sequencer. Simply connect the MIDI output of your MIDI device with Dark Link's MIDI

port. Please do not use USB and DIN connections simultaneously.

3.2. MIDI channel selection (Learn button):

In order to enable Dark Link to receive incoming MIDI messages, the MIDI channel of both the MIDI device

and Dark Link have to be identical. This is how you can select Dark Link's MIDI channel:

– Select the desired MIDI channel on your MIDI device / software application. Please refer to their

respective user manuals when in doubt.

– Press the „Learn" button of Dark Link and keep it depressed for at least one second. The

LED will start flashing, showing that Dark Link is in „learn mode". The delay of one second avoids

accidental use of the „learn" mode. The flashing LED always indicates Dark Link's active learn mode.

For easy access to the „learn" button you can use a pen or a plug.

– Press the key on your keyboard with the lowest key that your connected CV/gate synthesizer is supposed

to play. This key will set CV1 (pitch CV) to 0 Volt. The available range will cover five octaves above that

key. The default setting is MIDI note number 36.

– Now you´re done - Dark Links MIDI channel will now correspond to the one of the connected MIDI

device. Dark Link will quit learn mode automatically and return to normal running mode. If you enable

„learn" mode accidentally, simply hit the „learn" button again to quit.

When Dark Link receives a MIDI note, the „learn" LED will turn off briefly. You may use this as a MIDI-in

monitor, without the need to connect a sound system.

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