1081

I’ve not tried this one, but I have another one of their products, and its really useful and made well.

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1082

Hey hey! This is perfect!!! Thanks!

1084

Something close is the “MIDI File Playback (Free Running)” algorithm on the Disting MK4, which basically controls the tempo of the MIDI file playback via CV:

From your description though, it sounds more like you want to ‘scrub’ along the CV output via CV?

Since the Disting is DC-coupled, another option is to convert your MIDI file to a DC-coupled .wav on the computer (ie replace the notes with the appropriate DC-value), and then try the “I-6 Audio Playback with Scrub” algorithm.

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1086

Ive been exploring different ways rythmic/timed events in my modular system. Modulating Zadar’s time of a looping ad envelope has been pretty interesting and given a west-coast vibe. I was using this envelope to trigger other inputs. Are there any cons to using an envelope as a gate/trigger other than hold time? Ive gotten some interesting results this way. Other than using trigs and gates how do you like to create timed ‘events’ in your system?

Edit: typo

1087

Most of my music is pretty traditionally rhythmic (as opposed to ambient and “timeless”), so I mainly use a master clock and then various clock-divider-esque utils. Here’s a typical setup:

  • Hermod as master clock driving Pam’s as my main clock divider
  • Pam’s outs 2-8 are different clock divisions. I typically try to order the outs from fastest to slowest, ranging from like x1 down to /96. Some of them are gates, some of the gates have euclidean patterns applied, and others are LFOs (typically triangle or random)
  • I’ll also mult Pam’s out 1 running at 24ppqn to every other module in my system wanting a clock in (MI Grids, MI Clouds, MI Tides, O&C, Intellijel Steppy)
  • MI Tides and O&C in particular I’m often running in their quad LFO modes
    • for MI Tides: freq. range either in “movements” or “rhythms”, output mode in “different frequencies”, and ramp mode in cyclic bipolar
    • for O&C, I’ll run Quadraturia with a small shape spread (~20-40) and small frequency spread (2/3, 2/5, 1/7)
  • This way all of my main LFOs and modulation triggers (from Pam’s, Tides, and O&C) are cyclic in a way that ties back to the rhythm (in a mix of even and odd/aliasing divisions). I have an øchd for deliberately untimed LFOs, but those aren’t quite as common
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1088

Certain trigger inputs will not alway register inputs that aren’t square on-and-off signals. I’ve found it’s pretty uncommon and not necessarily worth worrying about. If you do come across it, you can just use a comparator.

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1089

Excellent, I have a very similar timing workflow - tempi outs are all clock divisions, with half of them on the mod setting which makes them all switch places every once a while. This keeps the quadraturia LFO’s changing their tempo, but keeping them loosely in synch back to tempi. The rest of tempi’s outs go to other modules wanting clock (or some modulation of), and yes typically multing channel 1 for that same purpose. I really love quadraturia, so ended up getting a 2nd O&C just so I could load hemisphere suite on it without sacrificing quadraturia.

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1090

additionally to what @oot said, if you encounter any problems triggering with envelopes IIRC chaining on Zadar works with looping envelopes too, you could chain another channel so that it gets triggered whenever the first one starts (phase to 0), set it to the square waveform and get a gate this way. you could then modulate the gate width with warp and time params. or increase the phase and get a delayed gate or trigger.

that reminds me i have to start using my Zadar more :<

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1091

Interesting! I have a pretty small system so I dont need to worry about clocking other clock sources. Does the 24ppqn clock signal mean your other clocked modules are running at a much faster rate. Or does the 24ppqn just have a higher fidelity clock signal? I also have a ornament and crime but have never really explored the clocked waves! Sounds interesting to experiment with odd quantized divisions!

1092

Interesting. So would an input that only recognizes a trig reach once it hits its max value instantaneously? I have some options for analogue logic in my Cold mac. If you took a tempo synced lfo >comparator you could have quantized divisions of the clock that could be very cool to experiment with.

1093

24ppqn is the default clock in and out rate on most modules. So yeah they don’t run any faster with 24ppqn in, they just have a higher fidelity clock. Most modules with a clock in describe their expected input rate in their manual if you’re unsure :smile:

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1094

I’ve been wanting to make a few midi to CV boxes so I can sequence part of my eurorack setup with my MPC. I came across the following which seems quite promising; https://little-scale.blogspot.com/2019/01/12-gate-16-cv-usb-midi-interface-bom.html

Does anyone have any experiences with this interface? Code seems easy to understand / alter, but wondering about resolution for 1v/oct for example. Secondly, but possibly off-topic, how does one go about ordering PCBs like this? When I check PCB manufacturers I get so many options it’s a tad overwhelming.

1095

Thats a really good idea! I just got my Zadar a few months ago and the possibilities seem like I will be able to explore for a long time. Very deep! The other day I was experimenting with treating envelope signals out as drum-like sounds.

1096

Wow good to know! Do all clock types modulate well with time? That might explain some clock skipping issues I has having with my moog grandmother. Maybe a miss match of clock type.

1097

I’m not an engineer so I can’t really explain exactly how triggers/gates are detected in various modules but I believe some check for variance in level across time, so if the signal rose from 0v to 5v withing 1ms that counts as a trigger. But it’s really all over the place in eurorack when it comes to gates as triggers. There is nothing consistent about what level they are detected at, what level they’re output at and how they’re detected, except per manufacturer, most of the time.

Really my advice is just to keep doing what you’re doing as long as it works and if it doesn’t, use a comparator or perhaps raise the level of the signal (or both).

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1099

I’m curious about people’s experience with the Tetrapad? How playable is it when using it in voltage fader mode?

I was looking at either a Tetrapad or a Doepfer a-198 to add some more control to my system. The Tetrapad looks pretty flexible but the a-198 looks like it might be more fun to play. I already have Pressure Points and Brains which I really like and plan on keeping but I’m looking for something different to add a different kind of control.

1100

I’m super interested in generative/krell patches at the moment. So there is plenty of info about random pitches and how to make them musical with quantizers and the like, plus love the idea of Turing machines to setup pitch sequences.

Question I’m having at the moment is gates. I definitely want to keep notes playing in time with a clock but would like to have the gates vary in length. Not just divisions of the clock though, but longer gates too. For example, a gate that varies from 16th notes up to a full measure or what have you.

Also, sort of but not really related: if you couldn’t use a built-in EOC output of an envelope (such as not having the option on your module), how else would you arrange to trigger an event based on an envelope finishing?

1102

Maybe check out Noise Engineering Integra Funkitus. From the manual the gate mode selects “the probability that an edge will pass through; the die is rolled for both rising and falling edges. This produces much longer-lasting gate pulses than Trigger Mode as falling edges can be “consumed,” leaving the gate high until a subsequent falling edge passes the probability test.”

I’ve found it useful for generative and composed patches.

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1103

just got the Random Source Serge Resonant Equalizer and so far I’ve explored feedback and pinging a bit.

feedback is absolutely beautiful, I feel like you could do a short drone set with just this module and a couple of effects maybe (especially with two comb outputs used as stereo)

anybody got favorite things to do with Res EQ?

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1104

Having invested a good deal of time and money on the topic of multitrack recording (specifically) a Eurorack modular, I’ve drafted an introductory guide. I would appreciate any corrections or suggestions.

https://doudoroff.com/multitracking/

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