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timothyhill
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Just wanted to add this, in case someone missed it. Brock alluded to this in an earlier post, but just to try to help keep anyone from blowing anything up… Most CV controllers put out 0-5V. The ExpPedal in on the Factor pedals can use a CV voltage, but only 0-3V. Before plugging anything in, make sure that you know what voltage (and/or current, as applicable to the situation) everything is expecting.

I once saw a customer at a local music store plug the speaker out of a power amp into the guitar input of a preamp… it literally burst into flames! While 5V isn't likely do ignite anything, it is definitely enough to cause permanent damage and that can be a costly mistake.