Four-channel Sequencer Controller for the big Step Sequencer.
This project, in the prototype stage at the moment, is a four-channel Sequencer Controller, to be integrated with the big Step Sequencer, or as a standalone module for controlling other types of sequencers. The image on the right shows a design mock-up of the front panel.
The Sequencer Controller has four channels, for the four CV channels on the Step Sequencer. For each channel you can set the maximum number of pulses ("end out" signals) that the Sequencer Controller should receive from the Step Sequencer before changing the active channel on the sequencer. You can choose to jump to the next channel instantly (forward, reverse, pendulum and random direction), or force it to stay on one of the channels repeatedly. Each channel can be enabled and disabled.
The module can also do frequency/BPM measurement of a supplied external clock pulse, as an aid in determining, for instance, sequencer tempo and song duration during recording or live performance.
Channel settings and frequency/BPM information can be displayed on the LCD.
Four-voice MIDI-to-CV converter with MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, individual CV's for pitch and velocity, four gate signal outputs, as well as modulation and pitch bend CV. A menu system (TBD) will enable you to configure the MIDI- and other settings. The image below right shows the prototype we're currently testing.
A very accurate master clock module, capable of keeping an ultra-stable square pulse for long time intervals. Can be used as a clock module for a sequencer, or as the master clock source in a synchronized multi-sequencer setup.
Voltage quantizing module, producing scales and arpeggios. CV outputs for controlling analog synthesizers. Octaves and notes can be transposed, and which notes being played can be selected. The scales and arpeggios can be output according to changes in the input signal voltage (free run), or synchronized with an external clock source (gate).