Flame TAKT User manual

RHYTHM SEQUENCER
EURO RACK MODULE
FLAME TAKT
USER GUIDE
Version 1.02

3.......... SHORT DESCRIPTION
4.......... MODULE OVERVIEW
5.......... CONNECTION TO THE MODULAR SYSTEM
6.......... CONNECTING THE SENSORS
7.......... FUNCTION OF THE SENSORS
8.......... TAKT BASIC STRUCTURE
9.......... MAIN MENUS OVERVIEW
10........ SEQUENCER DATA STRUCTURE
10..................... SCENE
10..................... PATTERN
10..................... FILL PATTERN
10..................... TRACK
10.........EDIT PATTERN, TRACK, STEPS
10..................... CLEAR, COPY, SWAP
11.........TRACK FUNCTIONS
11..................... HOLD, MUTE
11..................... VARIATION
12..................... VELO/MOD
12..................... QUANTIZE (Beat Quantize)
13..................... SHUFFLE
13..................... TRACKSHIFT
13..................... LASTSTEP
14.........RECORDING
14..................... SINGLE NOTES
14..................... SHOTS (Note repeat)
15..................... VELOCITY RECORDING
15..................... MOD CV RECORDING
15.........EDIT PHRASE (Shots Minisequences)
15..................... USER PHRASE
15..................... EUCLID PHRASE
16.........LFO - FUNKTIONS ÜBERBLICK
17..................... WAVE
19..................... PHASE
20..................... RATE / SYNC
21..................... AMP (LFO output level)
22..................... RANGE (voltage range)
23.........SETUP GLOBAL
23..................... CV Inputs USER 1+2
23..................... CLOCK Input
23..................... CLOCK Output
23..................... RESET Input
23..................... RESET Output
23..................... PATTERN CHANGE
23..................... AUTO-BAR-COPY
23..................... AUTOLOAD SCENE
23..................... SUN (Sensor sensitivity)
24.........MIDI SETUP
24..................... Track MIDI Receive channel
24..................... Track MIDI Transmit channel
24..................... Track MIDI Note numbers
24..................... Program change MIDI Receive channel
24..................... Program change MIDI Transmit channel
24..................... MIDI Clock Receiving
24..................... MIDI Clock Transmit
24..................... DUMP SCENE (Transmit or Receiving)
25.........FIRMWARE UPDATE
26.........QUICKSTART EXAMPLE
27.........TROUBLESHOOTING
28........ APPENDIX & TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Technical details
Warrenty
Terms of production
Disposal
Support
Acknowledgment
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
Thank you for purchasing the FLAME TAKT eurorack module!
“TAKT” is a compact 30TE Eurorack sequencer module for playing or programming trig-
ger/gate/velocity rhythm sequences.
The sequencer has eight tracks with trigger/gate outputs, eight velocity/modulation CV
outputs, and full MIDI functionality. The CV track can also be used independently as a
modulation track. Live sequencing in looper mode is possible in two ways: SHOTS for
playing "note repeats" or quantized triggering using buttons or sensors.
Four tracks each can be triggered simultaneously with four external distance sensors.
These sensors are just 2HP narrow modules that can be installed in the rack at desired
locations. These are connected directly to the module with narrow and sufficiently long
ribbon cables, which also supplies the sensors with the necessary operating voltage.
The four sensors and the connection cables are included in the scope of delivery. The
sensors generate triggers/gates and can be switched live as a set between tracks 1-4
and 5-8 (e.g. using a foot switch).
Four syncable LFOs with VCOs for amplitude adjustment are also available. The LFOs
are equipped with many interesting functions. This includes 26 different waveforms,
phase, amplitude, speed and output voltage. These can be unipolar or bipolar (0..+5v
or +/-5v) and can also be attenuated via AMP (amplitude) with a built-in VCA. This
means that the LFO outputs can also be adapted to modules that do not have an input
attenuator.
Patterns can be switched live and are each up to four bars long. Four patterns plus one
fill pattern are saved as one scene. 50 scenes can be permanently saved in the modu-
le. This means a total of 250 patterns are available.
Additional inputs and outputs are available for controls. There are four user-defined CV
inputs, as well as two programmable analog clock outputs. On the front there are MIDI
input and output as 3.5mm TRS-B sockets. Firmware updates can be done via MIDI-
SYSEX.

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MODULE OVERVIEW
I/O-JACKS:
MIDI (Typ: TRS-B), Clock, Reset
USER1+2 input, LFO1-4 outputs
OUTPUTS:
8x Gate/Trigger
8x Velocity-CV/Modulation-CV
POTs: Variation, Gatetime
LFOs, SETUP & MIDI-Menu
POTs: Beat, Velocity
KEYs: Sensor-Set, Shots, Phrase, Bar
KEYs: Play, Pattern, Scene
KEYs: Record, Clear/Copy/Swap
KEYs: Functions
KEYs: Select tracks
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CONNECTION TO THE MODULAR SYSTEM
The module is delivered with a connected rib-
bon cable for the Doepfer Buss. The colored
wire indicates -12 volts.
It is important to pay attention to the correct
polarity when connecting. If the module is
accidentally polarized incorrectly, protective
diodes prevent the module from being
destroyed immediately (but it cannot be ruled
out that damage will still occur).
Therefore caution: Check the connection
several times before switching on for the first
time!
The current consumption of the module is up
to +130mA / - 30mA !
-12V
Ground Ground Ground
+12V

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CONNECTING THE SENSORS
The 2HP sensors are connected to the switched-off module via a 60cm long 6-pin rib-
bon cable. There are four box connectors for the cables on the underside of the modu-
le.
Since there are only pin contacts on the underside of the sensors, care must be taken
to ensure correct polarity, otherwise the red LED could be damaged. The red marking
on the cable must match the dot marking on the sensor connection!
CAUTION:
Check the sensors before switching on for the first time!

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FUNCTION OF THE SENSORS
With four sensors connected, the tracks can be played alternatively (as with the track but-
tons). If you move your hand over the sensor, the channel is triggered at a distance of
approximately 7..10 cm. The red LED on the sensor lights up as long as the sensor is trig-
gered.
The four sensors are permanently assigned to four
channels.
However, the SEN-SET button can be used to switch
between the assignment to channels 1-4 or 5-8.
If the LED is off (as shown above), then sensor 1 triggers channel 1, sensor 2 triggers channel 2,
sensor 3 triggers channel 3, etc.
If the LED lights up, then sensor 1 triggers channel 5, sensor 2 triggers channel 6, sensor 3 trig-
gers channel 7, etc.
TURN OFF SENSORS
In certain situations it can be helpful to switch off the sensors so that no triggers are trigge-
red. To do this, press and hold the SEN-SET button until it flashes. To reactivate the sen-
sors, press and hold the SEN-SET button again until it stops flashing.
SUN MODE
If the sensors are exposed to direct sunlight, they may trigger without being actuated. In
this case, the sensitivity can be reduced in the SETUP menu so that the sensors also work
correctly under these lighting conditions.
Go to SETUP - repeatedly press the SETUP button until the SUN menu appears on the
display. Set the value with the data slider to “ON” and exit the menu again. The setting is
permanently saved automatically.
NOTICE: In contrast to the track buttons or MIDI notes, which in SINGLE mode trigger the
channel in real time and are later quantized in the loop, the triggers for the sensors are set
and played for the next quantization step.
SENSOR
switching distance
approx. 7..10 cm
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8x OUT
Trigger/
GATE
0/+10v
Inputs
Trigger/Gate
8 Track-Buttons
Inputs
Trigger/Gate/Velo-CV
4 Sensors
MIDI Input
receive
MIDI-Notes
8x OUT
CV
Velocity/
Modulation
unipolar 0..+5v
DRUM-SEQUENZER
LOOPER
8 Tracks
4 Bars
4x OUT
bipolar +/-5v
unipolar 0..+5v
4 LFOs
2x Input
CLOCK/RESET 2x OUT
CLOCK/RESET
2x USER Input
Gate/Footpedal
MIDI
OUTPUT
CLOCK
TRIGGER
TAKT BASIC STRUCTURE
Essentially the module consists of two parts:
1. Sequencer (Looper)
8 tracks with two outputs per track for trigger/gate and CV (velocity or
modulation), as well as MIDI (note).
There are 5 patterns of 4 bars each available at the same time as a
“SCENE”. 50 scenes can be saved.
The resolution of the tracks is 96 ticks.
2. 4fold LFO
with separate outputs (bi- or unipolar), free-running, synced, or triggera-
ble by notes on a track.
The looper's tracks are recorded either by 8 track buttons on the device
or by four switchable external distance sensors or by received MIDI
notes.
There are analog inputs and outputs for CLOCK and RESET signals
respectively. There are also two programmable inputs USER 1+2 availa-
ble for connecting foot pedals or gate signals.

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REC (NOTE)
TRACK-SHIFT
LASTSTEP
HOLD
REC (MOD-CV)
REC (nur Velo)
TEMPO
LOAD / SAVE
EDIT PHRASEN
SETUP & MIDI
WAVE
RATE
AMP
PHASE
SYNC
RANGE
MUTE
VARIATION
VELO/MOD
QUANTIZE
SHUFFLE
FUNCTIONS LFO
SCENE
“REC” (RECORD)
There are two RECORD buttons with three separate functions:
only NOTE on: Record of Note+Velocity
only MOD-CV on: Record the modulation CV
NOTE and MOD-CV on: Record only the velocity afterwards
“020” ... “200” Tempo in Bpm
see chapter LFO
“---” no values in the display
Use the track buttons to switch the function for the track
on or off; the track button LEDs show the status.
Select the track with the track buttons, the button LED
shows the selected track (with the exception of
SHUFFLE). Set values with the DATA wheel. Details in
the function chapters.
See the relevant chapters!
MAIN MENUS
You can switch through the MAIN menus by pressing the correspon-
ding button. This then lights up (or flashes).
The LFO buttons each have two functions. To select the function
above the button, press the button for longer than one second. Then
the button flashes. Values are then set using the data wheel and the
value is shown on the display.
In the HOLD, MUTE and VARIATION function menus, the TRACK
buttons are used to switch the function for the tracks on or off (the sta-
tus is shown by the track button LEDs).
In the other function menus, the track for which the setting is made is
selected using the track buttons.
The menus for editing the USER phrase and the EUCLID phrase
have a special position and sometimes require all track and function
buttons. To access these menus, press the corresponding button for
more than one second. Then the button flashes. Values are changed
in combination with the data wheel and/or the track and function but-
tons.
The EDIT USER Phrase Menu is basically an 8-channel, 16-step
sequencer (see EDIT PHRASE chapter).

SEQUENCER DATA STRUCTURE EDIT PATTERN, TRACK, STEP
SCENE
The notes, velocity and modulation data are stored in a SCENE. ASCENE consists of 4
patterns A-D and a FILL pattern. This also includes the settings of all LFOs and the set-
tings of the function menus (Hold, Mute, Variation, Velo/Mod, Quantize, Shuffle,
Trackshift and Laststep). Amaximum of 50 scenes can be saved in the TAKT.
When switching on, the scene preset in the SETUP menu is automatically loaded (AUTO-
LOAD “ALd”).
PATTERN
There are 5 loaded patterns within a scene. The structure of all patterns is the same.
Each pattern can be up to 4 bars long (this applies to all patterns). Each pattern has 8
tracks with a maximum resolution of one MIDI tick. That's 96 steps per measure. Only
one pattern can be played at a time. The pattern changes either to the next bar or “on the
fly” immediately (can be set in the SETUP menu pattern change “PtC” either with “bAr”
to the next bar or “FrE” Free=immediate). The following functions are available for orga-
nizing: delete a pattern, copy a pattern or swap two patterns.
FILL PATTERN
The FILL pattern can always immediately interrupt a pattern that is currently running. As
long as the FILL pattern is held down, only this pattern runs; when the button is released,
the previous pattern runs. Switch to a different pattern (than the one before FILL) by pres-
sing the new target pattern while FILL is active.
TRACK
Each pattern consists of 8 tracks. Arecorded note is played analogously as GATE via the
GATE output socket with the velocity (volume) on the CV output socket (via MIDI as a
NoteOn/NoteOff event). Each track can send and receive a specified note on a separate
MIDI channel.
Anote number must be set in the MIDI menu for each track. This note number is the
same globally for all scenes.
The following functions are available for organizing track data:
delete a track, copy a track or swap two tracks.
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CLEAR FUNCTION (clear data)
While holding down the CLEAR button, press an additional key:
Track keys 1-8: deletes the step (trigger/gate) at the current position while the
sequencer is running
(analogous to SHOTS/SINGLE record) unquantized
Function keys 1-8: deletes the corresponding track as follows:
delete all triggers/gates, switch off MUTE+HOLD,
TRACK-SHIFT reset to 0, modulation track remains,
Last step remains
Pattern keys: deletes the entire pattern, but only at STOP!
COPY FUNCTION (copy data)
While holding down the COPY button, press additional key combination for:
Copy Pattern:
Use the pattern keys to press source and destination one after the other.
Copy Track:
Use the track buttons to press source and destination one after the other.
SWAP FUNCTION (swap data)
While holding down both COPY+CLEAR keys, press an additional key combination for:
Swap 2 patterns:
Use the pattern keys to press source and destination one after the other.
Swap 2 tracks:
Use the track buttons to press source and destination one after the other.

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FUNCTIONS
The function menus are located on the 8 buttons above the track buttons.
The 8 function menus can be called up directly by pressing the corresponding button,
unless EDIT PHRASE USER or EUCLID is switched on (PHRASE USER or EUCLID but-
ton flashes!) These must first be switched off again before the functions can be called up.
The function settings are saved in the SCENE and are the same for all patterns in the
scene.
HOLD
Press the HOLD button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to turn HOLD on/off for the track. The track button LEDs
show the status, the display shows "---", the data controller has no function.
If HOLD is turned on for a track, it cannot be recorded. The recorded notes remain pro-
tected. But you can still play over it live.
MUTE
Press the MUTE button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to turn the MUTE on/off for the track. The track button LEDs
show the status, the display shows "---", the data controller has no function.
MUTE suppresses playback of the track. If MUTE is on for a track, it cannot be recorded.
The recorded notes remain protected.
VARIATION
Press the VARIATION button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to switch VARIATION on/off for the track. The track button
LEDs show the status, the display shows "---", the data controller has no function.
VARIATION activates the VARIATION control for the track. All tracks where VARIATION
is switched on are influenced together by the controller. The controller creates different
random algorithms for velocity and triggers that affect the playing notes.
Effect of the controller setting:
8 Functions
Track keys
Center position
no effect
To turn right:
Randomness increasing on
all velocity values.
From here on, some notes
are completely suppressed
maximum effect
(track thinning)
To turn left:
Increasing randomness
for all velocity values less
than 110. This means that
very loud notes stay loud,
quieter ones vary more.

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FUNCTIONS
VELO / MOD
Press the VELO/MOD button (above button 4), the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to select the track to be set, the corresponding track button
lights up (only one track can be selected), and the value appears in the display. Change
the value with the data controller.
This function determines what is output from the track's CV output jack. This can be the
velocity of the note, a recorded CV modulation or one of 32 preset CV modulation
sequences.
The following values are possible:
uEL = Velocity. The CV socket outputs velocity values.
rEC = Recorded modulation. The CV socket outputs modulation CV values.
001 = No. of the preset sequence. The CV socket outputs modulation CV values.
This setting has no influence on the MIDI data. If there is no velocity coming out of the
socket but modulation CV, the velocity will still be sent via MIDI.
QUANTIZE
Press the QUANTIZE button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to select the track to be set, the corresponding track button
lights up (only one track can be selected), and the value appears in the display. Change
the value with the data controller.
This value determines whether and how the track is quantized automatically when recor-
ded using SINGLE or SHOTS or using the BEATcontrol. If the value is switched off
“oFF”, the quantization depends on the value of the BEATcontrol. Here the tracks can
be set to different values in order to be able to record and play simultaneously triggered
tracks with different beats. In addition, “dotted notes” can be created that are not on the
BEAT control.
The following values are possible for QUANTIZE:
oFF Quantization of the track is only determined by the BEATpot.
The following values set the track to a fixed quantization:
_4d quarter dotted
_2t half triplet
_4 quarter normal
_8d eighth note dotted
_4t quarter triplet
_8 eighth notel normal
16d 16th dotted
_8t eighth notel triplet
16 16th normal
16t 16th triplet
32 32th normal
32t 32th triplet
Then the same order with the beat in the OFFBEAT, indicated by a dot at the end:
_4d. quarter dotted, offbeat
_2t. half triplet, offbeat
.......... etc until
32t. 32th triplet, offbeat

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FUNCTIONS
SHUFFLE
Press the SHUFFLE button, the button lights up.
The value is shown in the display. Change the value with the data controller.
A16th shuffle is set globally for the scene here. Every second 16th note is played delay-
ed by a small amount.
Value range: oFF, 001-127
TRACKSHIFT
Press the TRACKSHIFT button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to select the track to be set, the corresponding track button
lights up (only one track can be selected), and the value appears in the display. Change
the value with the data controller.
The track can be moved forward or back directly in eight 16th steps, and/or additionally
fine-shifted in ticks. An integer in the display shows the value of the 16th shift, an additio-
nal fine shift is shown with a dot. The fine shift can be adjusted in a maximum of 6 ticks
forward or backward while keeping the TRACK button pressed.
16th shifts with DATA pot:
0switched off, track is not shifted
1... 8Track pushed further in 16ths
-1 ... -8 Track pushed back in 16ths
Fine shift (in ticks) with DATA pot while holding down the track button:
0F switched off, track is not finely shifted
1F ... 6F Track pushed further in ticks
-1F ... -6F Track pushed back in ticks
If a track has been finely shifted, this will be indicated with a dot in the display at the "nor-
mal" 16th shift.
EXAMPLES:
0. 16ths switched off, but track also finely shifted in ticks
2. Track moved two 16ths further and additionally fine-shifted in ticks
You can see the exact value of the fine shift by continuously pressing the TRACK button,
for example:
-3F track pushed back 3 ticks
ANOTICE:
If notes are re-recorded on a track that has already been moved, they will not appear as
moved.
LASTSTEP
Press the LASTSTEP button, the button lights up.
Use the TRACK buttons 1-8 to select the track to be set, the corresponding track button
lights up (only one track can be selected), and the value appears in the display. Change
the value with the data controller.
The last step determines the length of the bar in 16ths based on 1 bar. It is the same for
all bars (bar), so it loops the same for all 4 bars.
Value range: 01-16

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RECORDING
SINGLE NOTES
Steps can only be recorded while the sequencer is running. Turn off
the SHOTS button (not lit). Press the RECORD NOTE button to record
with the track buttons.
Start the sequencer and play with the track buttons, the sensors or a MIDI note via MIDI
input. Beforehand, use the VELOCITY control to set the volume of the step (for MIDI notes,
the received velocity is used). If a key is pressed briefly or long, a step is set on the next
quantization step (note the BEATcontrol). It works the same way with the sensors or notes
via MIDI input.
The gate time (length of the recorded note) depends on the duration of the key press. Avery
short key press creates a trigger (a few milliseconds). The GATETIME control is ineffective
for single-note recording. As long as the button remains pressed, notes that have already
been recorded will be deleted. If you play into a note that is already playing, the length of
this note will only extend to the new note (1 tick before because of retrigger). If no note has
been set yet, the gate extends over the entire loop. Notes played across a bar boundary
are played truncated when the bars change.
SHOTS RECORD (NOTE REPEAT)
SHOTS are running pulse phrases with different rhythms that can be recorded while the
sequencer is running. The rhythm is determined by the BEATcontrol (grid, resolution)
and the selection of USER phrase, EUCLID phrase or just BEAT.
To record notes in SHOTS mode, make the following settings:
- Switch to SHOTS (SHOTS button must light up)
- Switch to RECORD (RECORD NOTE button must light up)
- MUTE and HOLD of the track to be recorded must be switched off beforehand.
You can record with the track buttons, the sensors or with MIDI notes (via MIDI input).
Example with track button: As long as the track button is pressed, a sequence is recor-
ded that is determined by the BEATsettings, VELOCITY and GATETIME controls.
VELOCITY
Determines the values for MIDI and CV velocity or modulation CV.
Fixed values from 0-127 up to the middle position, decreasing to the right, increasing, ran-
dom values. The controller can also be used to record a modulation sequence indepen-
dent of the trigger (see VELO/MOD function).
GATETIME
OFF: for SHOTS: no steps are set = pause
TRIG: Gate length of only short triggers
1-100: The gate lengths depend on the BEAT(in percent)
up: The gate lengths are automatically generated from short to long
down: The gate lengths are automatically generated from long to short
RND: The gate lengths are randomly generated
BEAT
The BEATcontrol determines the pulse sequences (divider) in tick resolution.
Left: Triplet notes
Right: straight (duolet) notes
The pulse sequence can be continuous or a mini-sequence (USER phrase, EUCLID
phrase).
OFFBEAT
The pulse sequence runs in offbeat mode (except for 32nds and ticks)
PHRASE USER
The pulse sequence is a 16-step sequence (editable with EDIT-USER + 16 track and
function button), but loops after 12 steps with triplet/dotted!
PHRASE EUCLID
The pulse sequence is a Euclidean algorithm (editable with EDIT-EUCLID + 3 Euclid buttons)

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RECORDING
VELOCITY RECORDING
The velocity of an already recorded track with note trigger and velocity values can be
changed or adjusted later. Simply record other values using the velocity control.
To do this, the two RECORD (NOTE and MOD-CV) buttons must be
pressed together (both LEDs light up). The sequencer is now in velo-
city recording mode. Now enter new velocity values using the track
buttons or sensors without changing the set note triggers. The track
must be set to "VEL" in the VELO/MOD function menu.
MOD-CV RECORDING
Press RECORD MOD-CV/COPY button (button lights up):
Amodulation sequence for the analog CV output can now be recor-
ded. To do this, the track must be set to "REC" in the VELO/MOD
function menu. This modulation sequence is only output via the
track's CV output (not via MIDI). Velocity data is still sent via MIDI.
Acontinuous modulation movement can now be recorded with the VELOCITY control. To
do this, first turn the BEATcontrol to “TICK” (highest resolution). If you want a gridded
sequence, change the BEATsetting accordingly.
Record, like this:
With the sequencer running and the track button (or active sensor) held down, turn the
velocity control (or record an automatic velocity movement).
EDIT PHRASE USER
A16-step sequence (editable with the 16 track and function buttons) can be programm-
ed per scene for each track. This sequence can be used as a BEATphrase for recording
SHOTS. The resolution can be adjusted with the BEATcontrol. Switch to mode by hol-
ding down the EDIT USER button for longer than 1 second. This then flashes.
The following controls are effective:
- select track 1-8 with DATA control =, the display shows: "Tr1" (track + number)
- Switch steps 1-16 on/off with the 16 function and track buttons.
EDIT PHRASE EUCLID
Euclidean sequences can be programmed per scene for each track. This sequence can
be used as a BEATphrase for recording SHOTS. The resolution can be adjusted with the
BEAT control. Switch to mode by holding down the EDIT EUCLID button for longer than
1 second. This then flashes.
The following EUCLID parameters can be set:
Length:Button LASTSTEP (Edit with Data pot) Display: "L16" (L + Steps)
Offset: Button Track-Shift (Edit with Data pot) Display: "O 2" (O + Steps)
Steps: Button SHUFFLE (Edit with Data pot) Display: "S16" (S + Steps)
Select track with track buttons 1-8.
ANOTICE:
When you EDIT the PHRASEs you can hear the phrase playing without it being recorded.
Playback of recorded notes on the selected track is suppressed.
The track can also be selected using the sensors and external MIDI notes and then jumps to
the channel. EDIT PHRASE cannot be recorded!!
All four controls VARIATION, GATETIME, BEATand VELOCITY are effective when listening to
the phrase. The EDIT function can also be selected for SINGLE NOTES (SHOTS switched off).
EDIT PHRASE

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LFO
There are four identical programmable LFOs for each Scene. Each LFO has WAVE &
PHASE, RATE & SYNC and AMP & RANGE settings. The waveforms come in two vari-
ants: output bipolar or unipolar (and unipolar inverted). The LFO only has analog outputs
and no MIDI functions. However, it can be triggered via track steps and synchronized to
the MIDI clock. The speed can be adjusted between 40Hz and a duration of over 9 minu-
tes.
SELECT LFO
Use the LFO SELECT button to select the LFO you want to edit. The LED signals the cur-
rently selected LFO. All changes to the values then only apply to this LFO.
SELECT/EDIT LFO FUNCTIONS
Use the three LFO function buttons to select the function you want to edit. The button LED
signals the function currently selected. Use the dial to change the value. To do this, pro-
ceed as follows:
You can access the WAVE, RATE, AMP functions labeled under the buttons directly by
briefly pressing the corresponding button. This then lights up. The current value appears
in the display. Change the value by turning the dial wheel.
To edit the functions PHASE, SYNC, RANGE labeled above the buttons, hold down the
corresponding button for a little longer (approx. 1 second) until the button flashes. The
value of the function now appears in the display. Turn the dial to change the value. To go
back, briefly press the button again.
Overview of the LFO functions
WAVE 26 waveforms
PHASE Phase shift of the wave in steps of +/- 15 degrees
RATE Speed
SYNC synced to the clock / free running, or triggered by track OneShot
AMP Waveform output voltage
RANGE Output bipolar, unipolar or unipolar inverted
4x LFO outputs

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LFO - WAVE (waveforms)
4. PL1 (PULSE 1 - square wave pulse)
Rectangle pulse waveform with a duty cycle of 30 to 70%.
5. PL2 (PULSE 2 - square wave pulse)
Rectangle pulse waveform with a duty cycle of 25 to 75%.
6. PL3 (PULSE 3 - square wave pulse)
Rectangular pulse waveform with a duty cycle of 10 to 90%.
7. do1 (Down 1 - falling sawtooth)
Linear sloping sawtooth.
8. do2 (Down 2 - Decay waveform)
Logarithmic medium fast decay waveform (slowing down).
9. do3 (Down 3 - Decay waveform)
Logarithmically decaying decay waveform very quickly (slo-
wing down).
10. doE (Down Exponential - falling waveform)
Exponentially decaying waveform (getting faster).
11. UP (rising sawtooth)
Linear increasing waveform.
12. UPL (ascending waveform)
Logarithmically rapidly increasing waveform (slowing
down).
1. Sin (Sinus)
Classic sine waveform. With the help of this waveform, flo-
ating or evenly rising and falling effects can be created.
2. tri (Triangle)
Classic triangle waveform. With the help of this waveform,
floating or evenly linear rising and falling effects can be cre-
ated.
3. Sqr (Square)
Square waveform with 50% duty cycle.
Each LFO has 26 different waveforms. Briefly press the WAVE button. Then, after
releasing the button, change the waveform of the currently selected LFO by turning the
dial.
The following waveforms are available:

LFO - WAVE (Wellenformen)
18. SH3 (Sample & Hold 3 - Sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
19. SH4 (Sample & Hold 4 - Sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
20. SH5 (Sample & Hold 5 - Sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
21. SH6 (Sample & Hold 6 - Sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
22. SH7 (Sample & Hold 7 - Sequence)
Even 16 step rectangle sequence.
23. SH8 (Sample & Hold 8 - Sequence)
Even 16 step rectangle sequence.
24. SH9 (Sample & Hold 9 - Sequence)
Uniform 16 step rectangle sequence with low dynamics.
25. bbA (Bouncing Ball sequence)
Short pulses getting faster.
26. rnd (RANDOM)
Random waveform (digital noise).
During slow playback, sliding values due to interpolation
(value smoothing).
13. d-1 (DIGITAL 1 - Sweep)
Sinusoidal sweep for floating effects.
14. d-2 (DIGITAL 2 - Reso)
Resonating square waveform.
15. d-3 (DIGITAL 3 - Reso)
Resonating softer square waveform.
16. SH1 (Sample & Hold 1 - Sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
17. SH2 (Sample & Hold 2 - sequence)
Even 8 step rectangle sequence.
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LFO - PHASE (Phase shift)
The start point of the waveform can be moved forward or backward in 15 degree incre-
ments. This allows, for example, counterclockwise waveforms to be realized at the same
rate (180 degree shift).
The PHASE menu is the submenu of the WAVE menu.
Press and hold the WAVE button continuously. After approx. 1 second, the currently set
phase of this LFO will be shown in the display. Change the value using the dial while hol-
ding down the WAVE button.
Value range: - 180° ... + 180° (in steps of 15°)
0 no phase shift
180 shifted by half
ANOTICE:
The LFOs are set to the set phase during a reset. If LFO Sync is turned on, the LFO is
automatically reset to the clock according to the rate. Free running LFOs are only reset
when starting and changing the pattern.
The change in phase only takes effect after a reset. Achange in the rate in sync occurs
at the next 16th and the LFO is resynchronized at the next bar.
Example three SINE waves
Sine zero degrees
Sine shifted +90°
Sine shifted -90°
0° 90° 180°

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LFO - RATE (speed) LFO - SYNC (Synchronization, triggers)
The speed of the LFO is set in the RATE menu. In the SYNC submenu you can specify
whether the LFO should run freely or be synchronized to the clock. The speed in free-run-
ning mode can range from several minutes duration to the lower audible audio range
around 60Hz.
Press the RATE button once. The button now lights up. After releasing the button, the cur-
rently set value is shown on the display. Change the value using the dial.
Depending on the SYNC setting (see LFO - SYNC section), different value ranges are
shown in the display:
With SYNC = oFF
(Synchronization switched off, LFO free running)
Value range: 000...120
000 Speed a few minutes duration (approx. 9:50min)
120 Speed approx. 40Hz
With SYNC = on
(Synchronization switched on, LFO runs at musical intervals)
In the SYNC submenu you can specify whether the LFO should run freely, be synchroni-
zed to the clock (in a loop) or be triggered by notes on a track.
The Menu SYNC is the submenu of Menu RATE.
Press and hold the RATE button for approx. 1sec. When the button flashes, release it
again. The current setting for the synchronization of this LFO is shown in the display.
Change the value using the DATA knob.
Value range: on / oFF / tr1..tr8
on Synchronization to the clock is switched on, the LFO is synchronized to the clock
oFF Synchronization to the clock is switched off, the LFO is free running
tr1..tr8 LFO wave is triggered by notes on a track (syncted OneShot)
44 bars
33 bars
22 bars
11 bar
_2. half dotted
1t 1 bar triplet
_2 half
_4. 4th dotted
_2t half triplet
_4 4th
_8. 8th dotted
_4t 4th triplet
_8 8th
16. 16th dotted
_8t 8th triplet
16 16th
16t 16th triplet
32 32th