circuit reading (penfold 10-note seq)

[Scott Bernardi]

At 10:02 PM 6/5/98 +0200, you wrote:
>Hello Synth-DIYers !
>
>
>I have a problem understanding the schematic of the 10 note sequencer
>published in the Penfold Book.
>May I try to illustrate the part of the schematic in ascii :


This is the schematic for a typical instrument jack, say 1/4" used for
guitars or synth patchcords.


>
> SK1       |
> _      ___|
>| |   \/
>|_|
>__|________o
>              - VE
>
>SK1 is the CV Out socket of the sequencer.
>
>What is  "-VE"  ?? 

This would normally be the ground connection, bit "-VE" sounds like a
negative voltage. Maybe somebody familiar with this particular schematic
could enlighten.



>           ___
>Is the " \/    "  symbol "GND" ?? 

No, this is the signal part of the jack.



>
>I´m a real beginner, please help. :-) 
>
>
>
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