Make Noise TEMPI User manual

v1.1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes / modications not approved by the Make Noise Co. could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
makenoisemusic.com
Make Noise Co., 414 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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Limited WARRANTY:
Make Noise warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or construction for a period of one year
from the date of purchase (proof of purchase/invoice required).
Malfunction resulting from wrong power supply voltages, backwards or reversed eurorack bus board cable
connection, abuse of the product or any other causes determined by Make Noise to be the fault of the user
are not covered by this warranty, and normal service rates will apply.
During the warranty period, any defective products will be repaired or replaced, at the option of Make Noise,
on a return-to-Make Noise basis with the customer paying the transit cost to Make Noise. Please contact
[email protected] for Return To Manufacturer Authorization.
Make Noise implies and accepts no responsibility for harm to person or apparatus caused through operation
of this product.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions, needs & comments, otherwise...
go MAKE NOISE!
http://www.makenoisemusic.com
THANK YOU:
TEMPI Beta Analysts: Walker Farrell, James Cigler, Bana Haar, Robert AA Lowe, Rodent,
Devin Booze, Lee Coleman, Alfonso Graceo, Mike Johnson, and
Richard Devine
TEMPI Firmware Engineer: Matthew Sherwood
TEMPI Designer: Anthony Rolando
Special Thanks: CTRLSEL-C, CTRLSEL-V, and CTRLSEL-G
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-12V
Electrocution hazard!
Always turn the Eurorack case o and unplug the power cord before plugging or un-plugging any Eurorack
bus board connection cable cable.
Do not touch any electrical terminals when attaching any Eurorack bus board cable.
The Make Noise TEMPI is an electronic music module requiring 46 mA of +12VDC regulated voltage and a
properly formatted distribution receptacle to operate. It is designed to be used within the Eurorack format
modular synthesizer system.
Go to http://www.makenoisemusic.com/systems.shtml for examples of Eurorack Systems and Cases.
To install, nd necessary space in your Eurorack synthesizer case, conrm proper installation of included
eurorack bus board connector cable on backside of module (see picture below), plug the bus board
connector cable into the Eurorack style bus board, minding the polarity so that the RED stripe on the cable is
oriented to the NEGATIVE 12 Volt line on both the module and the bus board. On the Make Noise 6U or 3U
Busboard, the NEGATIVE 12 Volt line is indicated by the white stripe.
Please refer to your case manufacturers’ specications for location of the negative
supply.
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TEMPI is deep, but all you really need to know: patch a clock to the TEMPO INput and [TAP] any CHannel BUTTON
at a clock rate of your choice. The <FLASHING> of the Channel BUTTON's LED changes speed to match your
[TAPS] and a clock of that TEMPO is available at the respective CHannel OUTput. Adjusting the six tempi relative
had without any further knowledge, but I am certain you will want to know more, so read on.
TEMPI is a 6 CHannel, polyphonic, time-shifting module. It provides an intuitive method for the creation and
recalling of complex clocking arrangements within a modular synthesizer system.
The primary User Interface and ProGraMming elements for the module are six large, illuminated buttons:
BUTTON-1 through BUTTON-6, and two smaller illuminated buttons: PGM_A and PGM_B. The module is able to
store up to sixty-four clock/timing scenarios called STATES, arranged in four BANKS of sixteen. An LED is used to
indicate the current BANK by <COLOR> and changes in STATE indicated by <FLASHING>. There are INputs for
External TEMPO, a Gate INput for MOD, and STATE SELECTION via a CV INput (with Combo Pot for attenuation)
and/or GATE INput.
The primary goal of this module is to have the maximum amount of artist-controlled musical variation with a
minimum amount of data input.
There are two methods of ProGraMming TEMPI's CHannels: HUMAN and MACHINE.
HUMAN ProGraMming is simple:
Just [TAP] the BUTTON(s) at the rate you would like the associated CHannel OUTput to move.
MACHINE ProGraMming is simple:
Just [HOLD] PGM_A (for DIVISIONS) or PGM_B (for MULTIPLES), and [TAP] the associated CHannel BUTTON the number of
times corresponding to the desired DIVISION (÷) or MULTIPLE (*).
For example:
To MACHINE ProGraM CHannel-3 to “÷4“ (divide by four), [HOLD] PGM_A + [TAP] BUTTON-3 four times.
To MACHINE ProGraM CHannel-4 to “*6” (multiply by six), [HOLD] PGM_B + [TAP] BUTTON-4 six times.
Once a TEMPO is established, whether by HUMAN or MACHINE
[HOLDING] the associated CHannel BUTTON and [TAPPING] PGM_A to slow it down incrementally, or PGM_B to
speed it up incrementally.
Note: All six CHannels are synchronized according to the associated CHannel settings and Leading TEMPO.
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PRoGRaMMInG
IS sIMPLE!!
Hint: feel free to skip ahead to Tips and Tricks on Page 27.
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TEMPI Panel Controls
1. CHannel 1 OUTput
2. CHannel 2 OUTput
3. CHannel 3 OUTput
4. CHannel 4 OUTput
5. CHannel 5 OUTput
6. CHannel 6 OUTput
7. STATE SELECT GATE INput
8. STATE SELECT CV INput
9. SELECT CV Attenuator/Combo Pot
10. External TEMPO INput
11. TEMPO LED
12. PGM_A BUTTON / LED
5
7
8
14
13
1
6
16
3
10
21
20
2
9
12
19
18
4
15
17
13. PGM_B BUTTON/ LED
14. CHannel BUTTON-1 / LED
15. CHannel BUTTON-2 / LED
16. CHannel BUTTON-3 / LED
17. CHannel BUTTON-4 / LED
18. CHannel BUTTON-5 / LED
19. CHannel BUTTON-6 / LED
20. STATE LED
21. MOD GATE INput
22. MOD LED
11
22
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When you rst power up a new TEMPI, BANK A will be lled with sixteen States representing a selection of classic
and new Clock Divider/Multiplier settings. All these settings are user-editable and can be overwritten at will.
Here's a short description:
STATES 2-7 are Clock Divider States:
2. Powers of 2: ÷1, ÷2, ÷4, ÷8, ÷16, ÷32
3. Primes: ÷2, ÷3, ÷5, ÷7, ÷11, ÷13
4. Integers: ÷1, ÷2, ÷3, ÷4, ÷5, ÷6
5. Evens: ÷2, ÷4, ÷6, ÷8, ÷10, ÷12
6. Odds: ÷3, ÷5, ÷7, ÷9, ÷11, ÷13
7. Fibonacci: ÷2, ÷3, ÷5, ÷8, ÷13, ÷21
STATES 8-13 are Clock Multiplier States:
8. Powers of 2: *1, *2, *4, *8, *16, *32
9. Primes: *2, *3, *5, *7, *11, *13
10. Integers: *1, *2, *3, *4, *5, *6
11. Evens: *2, *4, *6, *8, *10, *12
12. Odds: *3, *5, *7, *9, *11, *13
13. Fibonacci: *2, *3, *5, *8, *13, *21
14. Multiples and *2, *3, *4, ÷2, ÷3, ÷4
Divisions:
15. PHASE Demonstration: All six CHannels are set to the same TEMPO, but with six unique Phase values.
16. Non-Integer Division Demonstration: Each successive channel is one Fine decrement slower than the previous, resulting in adjacent
CHannels going slowly in and out of Phase with each other.
The Factory Settings of the {ProGraM Edit} Page are as follows:
- HUMAN Resolution 50%
- SHIFT = CW
- RUN/STOP = OFF
- SHIFT = Jumbled
To restore all Factory Settings, power o the system. [HOLD] PGM_B and BUTTON-4 simultaneously while powering back on.
STATE 1 All six CHannels are“÷1.” This setting is also the "Init" for all STATES in the other three BANKS.
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QUICK REFERENCE:
{STATE EDIT}
[HOLD] both PGM_A +PGM_B:
[PRESS] BUTTON-1 to RECALL current STATE
[PRESS] BUTTON-2 to STORE current STATE
[PRESS] BUTTON-3 to RECALL current BANK
[PRESS] BUTTON-4 to COPY selected STATE
[PRESS] BUTTON-5 to PASTE over selected STATE
[PRESS] BUTTON-6 to MUTATE over selected STATE
[HOLD] CHannel BUTTON1-6:
+[PRESS] PGM_A ntimes to PHASE Fine
Decrement MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR value
+[PRESS] PGM_B ntimes to PHASE Fine
Increment MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR value
[HOLD] PGM_A + [TAP] CHannel BUTTON1-6 to PHASE
Coarse Decrement MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR
[HOLD] PGM_B + [TAP] CHannel BUTTON1-6 to PHASE
Coarse Increment MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR
[PRESS] CHannel BUTTON1-6 to MUTE CHannels;
MUTEd CHannels = <RED>
{MUTE}
[PRESS] PGM_A ; PGM_A= <ON>
[PRESS] CHannel BUTTON1-6 to MOD CHannels;
MODded CHannels = <PURPLE>
{MOD}
[PRESS] PGM_B ; PGM_B = <ON>
[HOLD] PGM_A + [PRESS] CHannel BUTTON1-6 ntimes
for VARIABLE CLOCK DIVISOR Coarse adjustment (1÷n)
[HOLD] PGM_B +[PRESS] CHannel BUTTON1-6 ntimes
for VARIABLE CLOCK MULTIPLIER Coarse adjustment (1*n)
[HOLD] CHannel BUTTON1-6 + [PRESS] PGM_A
for VARIABLE CLOCK FINE Decrement
[HOLD] CHannel BUTTON1-6 + [PRESS] PGM_B
for VARIABLE CLOCK FINE Increment
MACHINE ProGraMming
VARIABLE CLOCK
MULTIPLIER / DIVISOR {PHASE}
[PRESS] PGM_A + PGM_B;
PGM_A + PGM_B = <ON>
HUMAN ProGraMming
HUMAN ProGraMming of MULTIPLE and
DIVISIONS of Leading TEMPO
[TAP] BUTTON1-6 at least twice
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QUICK REFERENCE: ( CONT'D )
[PRESS] BUTTON-1 to SELECT BANK
[PRESS] BUTTON-2 to STORE ALL BANKS and current TEMPO
[PRESS] BUTTON-3 to FOLLOW SELECT & TEMPO Busses
[PRESS] BUTTON-4 to COPY selected BANK
[PRESS] BUTTON-5 to PASTE over selected BANK
[PRESS] BUTTON-6 to MUTATE over selected BANK
[PRESS] PGM_A to Exit {BANK EDIT}
{BANK EDIT}
[DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_A;
PGM_A = <FLASHING>
[PRESS] BUTTON-4 for SHIFT:
[PRESS] BUTTON-5 for RUN/STOP:
{ProGraM EDIT}
[DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_B;
PGM_B = <FLASHING>
<RED>
<BLUE>
<PURPLE>
BUTTON-5 selected
=
=
=
=
[PRESS] BUTTON-6
MOD
SETTINGS
RUN/STOP
RUN/STOP ALL
ALT RUN
OFF
= <RED>
= <BLUE>
= <PURPLE>
= BUTTON-4 is [PRESSED]
CW
CCW
RANDOM
OFF
When RUN/STOP is active, sets behavior of the MOD INput: Momentary = <RED>; Toggled = <OFF>
When SHIFT is active, sets behavior of SHIFT:NOT Jumbled SHIFT = <OFF> ; Jumbled SHIFT = <RED>
[PRESS] BUTTON-1 for HUMAN Resolution 100%
[PRESS] BUTTON-2 for HUMAN Resolution 50%
[PRESS] BUTTON-3 for HUMAN Resolution 25%
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Leading TEMPO
There are three ways to determine the Leading TEMPO, which synchronize the six, Variable Clock OUTputs of the
TEMPI:
1. With nothing patched to the TEMPO INput, the last-STOREd TEMPO is used (refer to {BANK EDIT} page STORE, described on
page 23).
2. When an External Clock is patched to the TEMPO INput, the External Clock source is followed.
3. When an internally-connected bus line is used via the TEMPO BUS, the generated Clock signal is FOLLOWed (refer to
{BANK EDIT} page FOLLOW, described on page 25 ).
Note: While externally clocking, when changing TEMPO from fast to slow, there will be some delay, as the
TEMPI needs a minimum of 2 Clock pulses to measure the incoming Clock rate. For a stable CLock, once the
Leading TEMPO is learned, unpatch the Clock from the external TEMPO INput. As such, to create clock jitter,
pre-process your external Clock before it is patched to the External TEMPO INput. Even as the External
Clock rate changes, the TEMPI’s Variable Clock OUTputs will remain synchronized as long as the External
Clock is still patched to the TEMPO INput.
It is possible to [TAP] the TEMPO by patching a GATE OUTput, for example, from the Pressure Points, to TEMPI’s
TEMPO INput and [TAPPING] the desired TEMPO on the Pressure Points. Remember: at least two [TAPS] are
required. The TEMPI will lock on to the new TEMPO and FOLLOW until a new TEMPO is [TAPPED]. TEMPO is
indicated by the <BLUE> TEMPO LED that <FLASHES> just below the TEMPO INput jack.
Variable Clock ProGraMming:
The Variable Clock OUTputs may be MACHINE ProGraMmed by [PRESSING] and [HOLDING] some combination
of PGM_A or PGM_B and/or BUTTON(s)1-6 for the associated CHannel OUTputs.
The Variable Clock OUTputs are MULTIPLES or DIVISIONS of the Leading TEMPO. When Variable Clock OUTs
are active and MUTE disabled and/or MOD disabled, the associated CHannel BUTTON LED(s) are <BLUE>,
<FLASHING> to indicate Clock High/Low.
NOTE: Pulse Width of the Variable Clock OUTputs is always 50% Duty Cycle.
To ProGraM Leading TEMPO via [TAPPING]:
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