Tiptop Audio — MIXZ

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Tiptop Audio MIXZ Manual PDF

Tiptop Audio MIXZ Cheat Sheet

Overview

Type: Low-noise, dual 4-channel mixer with Tiptop Bus Mix integration
Formats: Audio, CV, and Gate signals (excellent linearity)
Special Feature: Tiptop Bus Mix allows cable-free connection from supported Tiptop modules via the bus board.

Front Panel Reference

Mixer A (Left Side)

IN 1–4 (Jacks) – 4 input channels (audio/CV/gate)
GAIN 1–4 (Knobs) – Per-channel gain control
OUT A (Jack) – Output for Mixer A
Note: If OUT A is patched, Mixer A is isolated and not summed into Mixer B.

Mixer B (Right Side)

IN 5–8 (Jacks) – 4 input channels (audio/CV/gate)
GAIN (Master Knob) – Single overall gain for Mixer B
OUT B (Jack) – Output for Mixer B
Input Summing: Sums IN 5–8, Mixer A output (if OUT A not patched), and Bus Mix signal (if enabled via switch).

BUS MIX (for Tiptop Bus Mix)

BUS ON/OFF (Toggle Switch) – Enables/Disables mixing of Bus Mix channel into Mixer B.
Keep OFF if not using Bus Mix to reduce system noise.
BUS MIX INPUT (Hidden, Internal) – Receives signals from enabled modules over the power bus board (using rear jumpers).

Inputs/Outputs & Voltage Ranges

All mixer inputs support audio, CV, and gate signals
Inputs: AC or DC (compatible with typical Eurorack voltage ranges, ±10V)
Outputs: Standard Eurorack audio/CV levels

Inputs

Jack	Label	Type	Notes
1	IN 1	A, CV, Gate	Mixer A, Channel 1
2	IN 2	A, CV, Gate	Mixer A, Channel 2
3	IN 3	A, CV, Gate	Mixer A, Channel 3
4	IN 4	A, CV, Gate	Mixer A, Channel 4
5	IN 5	A, CV, Gate	Mixer B, Channel 1
6	IN 6	A, CV, Gate	Mixer B, Channel 2
7	IN 7	A, CV, Gate	Mixer B, Channel 3
8	IN 8	A, CV, Gate	Mixer B, Channel 4

Outputs

Jack	Label	Type	Notes
1	OUT A	Audio/CV	Mixer A output
2	OUT B	Audio/CV	Mixer B summed output

Rear/Bus Connections

Bus Mix Jumpers (on compatible Tiptop modules):
Place jumper on both pins to enable module signal on the bus (Bus Mix).
Bus Mix is only received by MIXZ when BUS MIX switch is ON.
If using multiple MIXZ modules, only activate BUS MIX on one per bus board row.

Controls Summary

Type	Location	Function
4 x Gain Knobs	Mixer A	Per-channel input gain for IN 1–4
1 x Gain Knob	Mixer B	Master gain for Mixer B (IN 5–8, A in, Bus Mix)
1 x Toggle	Mixer B	BUS MIX ON/OFF (enables Bus Mix signals on Mixer B)

Usage Tips

Patch OUT A if you want to use Mixer A independently from Mixer B.
Leave OUT A unpatched to sum Mixer A output into Mixer B.
Toggle BUS MIX ON (only one MIXZ per row), to receive bused signals from Tiptop modules.
Keep BUS MIX OFF if not using Bus Mix to minimize potential noise.
Cannot use on Doepfer CV/GATE bus row unless BUS MIX is OFF.
Max Bus Mix channels: ~16 per bus board, subject to practical limitations.

Noise & Best Practices

Bus Mix adds some noise—panel inputs are quieter.
CP909 and similar modules may add bus noise due to internal noise sources.
Only sum Bus Mix with one MIXZ per row.

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