CONTROL FORGE
Programmable Universal CV Generator
Thanks for purchasing (or otherwise acquiring) Control Forge. This guide will get you up
and running with a minimum of fuss. However, given Control Forge’s many features, you
should really (really!) check out the full owners manual at
www.rossum-electro.com/support/documentation
Installation
While all Rossum Electro-Music modules
are protected against damage to the
module or your system from reverse
polarity, care should still be taken to
connect the power cable correctly.
Plug the 16-pin connector into the header
on the rear of the module such that the
red stripe on the cable (the -12V side) is on
the same end of the header as the “Red
Stripe (-12V)” text on the PCB.
Control Forge requires, at most, 125mA of
+12V and 25mA of -12V.
We have included both M3 and M2.5 (for
vector rails) mounting screws. Use what fits
your system.
If rack rash is of concern to you, use the
included nylon washers when mounting
Control Forge in your case.
Be Sure You Have the Latest
Firmware
If we’ve released an updated version of
firmware after your module was shipped to
your dealer, you should update to that latest
version before proceeding.
To check:
> Ensure that your Control Forge is in Play
Mode and press and hold the Global
button until the Utilities screen appears.
Scroll to the bottom of the menu to see
the current installed firmware version.
> On the web, go to the Downloads tab
at www.rossum-electro.com/products/
control_forge/ and note the latest
firmware version.
> If it’s the same as the version in your
module, you’re good to go. If not, follow
the instructions there to update your
module.
Making Connections
The best way to get a quick idea of what
your Control Forge can do is try out
some of the included presets. You’ll find
descriptions of the presets in the manual.
While some of the presets require unique
connections, most can be auditioned
using the following general setup:
> Patch the + Output to the CV in of a
VCO and/or VCF and/or VCA or other
processor. (It’s easiest to clearly hear
what’s happening with a preset by
listening to its eect on a VCO.)
> Patch the Trigger 1 output to the gate
input of an envelope or other triggered
CV source.
> Patch the output from a gate or trigger
source into the Gate/Trig input.
> Patch a CV source into the Time
Scale CV input (preferably through an
attenuator).
Now go play!
