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.
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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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There are two ways to ProGraM Variable Clocks: MACHINE and HUMAN.
HUMAN ProGraMming
RESOLUTION
HUMAN ProGraMming has three levels of Resolution, determined by the ProGraMming of {ProGraM Edit} Page (to access,
[DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_B = PGM_B <FLASHES>). The Resolution of HUMAN ProGraMming determines how the Variable
Clocks are related to the Leading TEMPO’s PHASE and MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR. The Resolution setting is indicated by ONE of
these three BUTTON1-3 LEDs = <ON> while in {ProGraM Edit}:
HUMAN Resolution 100%
Results in the strictest relationships. This
is the same as MACHINE ProGraMming
Coarse MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR and PHASE
adjustments (see "MACHINE" section).
HUMAN Resolution 25%
Establishes in the most free
relationships and in theory is the
equivalent as MACHINE ProGraMming
Fine MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR and PHASE
adjustments.
HUMAN Resolution 50%
The Default setting, allowing for
something less strict than 100%,
but easier to use than 25%.
HUMAN Clock ProGraMming combines MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR and
PHASE settings into one simple, tactile process. For HUMAN
ProGraMming, patch the Leading TEMPO (i.e. MULT of the clock
patched to TEMPO INput or any CHannel TEMPI set to 1:1 using
MACHINE MULTIPLIER or DIVISOR) so that the timing is audible,
and ProGraM a Variable Clock by [TAPPING] the BUTTON(s)1-6 for
the associated CHannel OUTput(s) in order to complement the
Leading TEMPO, resulting in either a MULTIPLE or DIVISION of the
Leading TEMPO. Notice, the User must [TAP] BUTTON at least
twice in order to ProGraM a timing value. Changes happen as
soon as algorithmically possible. Previous values for a given CHannel
are overwritten as soon as associated BUTTON1-6 is [TAPPED] the
second time. While HUMAN ProGraMming, STATE changes are
ignored.
It is also possible to ProGraM several CHannels at once. This makes it
more intuitive to create interesting timing arrangements.
IMPORTANT: these changes ARE NOT STOREd UNTIL you STORE
the STATE. Without running the STORE operation, changes ARE
NOT held when the power is cycled. This makes it easy to
improvise with alternate versions of a STOREd theme.
[TAP] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
For HUMAN ProGraMming:
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MACHINE ProGraMming
There are two types of MACHINE ProGraMming: Variable Clock MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR and PHASE.
Variable Clock MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR ProGraMming requires a combination of [HOLDS] and [PRESSES] in
order to adjust the associated Variable Clock OUTputs:
The user [HOLDS] PGM_A and [TAPS] the desired
CHannel BUTTON(s) one to thirty-two times in order to
ProGraM the associated Variable Clock OUTput(s). NOTE: it’s
possible to [TAP] BUTTON(s)1-6 simultaneously, in order
to ProGraM several CHannels at once.
The TEMPI counts the [TAPS] and sets this number
as the DIVISOR value. If thirty-two [TAPS] are exceeded, the
count stays at maximum number of thirty-two-- the
counting of subsequent [TAPS] is stops with changes take
PGM_A is [RELEASED]. The STATE LED
<LIGHTS RED> to indicate a Variable Clock DIVISOR
Coarse adjustment. Previous values for a given CHannel
are overwritten as soon as associated BUTTON(s)1-6 is
[PRESSED] while [HOLDING] PGM_A.
To return to a 1:1 relationship with TEMPO
(Default), [HOLD] PGM_A or PGM_B and [PRESS] associated
CHannel BUTTON1-6 once.
For Variable Clock DIVISOR Coarse adjustment:
[HOLD] PGM_A
+
[TAP] Associated
CHannel Button(s)
1-32 times
[HOLD] PGM_B
+
[TAP] Associated
CHannel Button(s)
1-32 times
The user [HOLDS] PGM_B and [TAPS] the desired
CHannel BUTTON(s) one to thirty-two times in order to
ProGraM the associated Variable Clock OUTput(s). NOTE: it’s
possible to [TAP] BUTTON(s)1-6 simultaneously, in order
to ProGraM several CHannels at once.
The TEMPI counts the number of [TAPS] and sets
this as the MULTIPLIER value. If thirty-two [TAPS] are
exceeded, the count stays at maximum number of
thirty-two-- the counting of subsequent [TAPS] is stopped
PGM_B is [RELEASED].
The STATE LED <LIGHTS GREEN> to indicate a Variable
Clock MULTIPLIER Coarse adjustment. Previous values for
a given CHannel are overwritten as soon as the associated
BUTTON(s)1-6 is [PRESSED] while [HOLDING] PGM_B.
To return to a 1:1 relationship with TEMPO
(Default), [HOLD] PGM_A or PGM_B and [PRESS] associated
CHannel BUTTON1-6 once.
For Variable Clock MULTIPLIER Coarse adjustment:
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+
[HOLD] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
or
For Variable Clock MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR
Fine adjustment:
[PRESS] PGM_B to
Variable Clock
Fine increment
[PRESS] PGM_A to
Variable Clock
Fine decrement
For Variable Clock Fine decrement (i.e. to make
slower), the user [HOLDS] associated CHannel
BUTTON1-6 and [PRESSES] PGM_A.The STATE
LED <FLASHES RED> to indicate a Variable Clock
Fine decrement has been made.
For Variable Clock Fine increment (i.e. to make
faster), the user [HOLDS] associated CHannel
BUTTON1-6 and [PRESSES] PGM_B. The STATE
LED <FLASHES GREEN> to indicate a Variable
Clock Fine increment has been made.
You may Fine increment or decrement across the entire possible Variable Clock range, but you may nd it is
much easier to make a Coarse adjustment and then make Fine adjustments in order to nd unique timings.
< EN D oF SECTION >
MACHINE ProGraMming MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR: (cont’d)
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[HOLD] PGM_A
+
The user [HOLDS] PGM_A and [TAPS] CHannel
BUTTON(s)1-6, one to four times in order to ProGraM the
associated CHannel OUTput(s). Coarse PHASE adjustments
osets the PHASE of the CHannel's OUTput by one cycle of
the Leading TEMPO. The STATE LED <LIGHTS RED> to
indicate a Coarse PHASE decrement has been made.
For Coarse PHASE decrement:
[TAP] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
one to four times
The user [HOLDS] PGM_B and [TAPS] CHannel
BUTTON(s)1-6, one to four times in order to ProGraM the
associated CHannel OUTput(s). Coarse PHASE adjustments
oset the PHASE of the CHannel's OUTput by one cycle of
the Leading TEMPO. The STATE LED <LIGHTS GREEN> to
indicate a Coarse PHASE increment has been made.
For Coarse PHASE increment:
[HOLD] PGM_B
+
[TAP] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
one to four times
When programming Multiples of the TEMPO, Coarse PHASE adjustments can be very subtle. Here is why: if
the CHannel is set to an integer Multiple (e.g. * 4), Coarse PHASE will have no audible eect, because the
CHannel's Clocks are output at the same times at each pulse of the TEMPO. If the CHannel is set to a non-integer
Multiple (e.g. * 4.25), the CHannel's clocks will drift in and out of PHASE with the TEMPO over a period of several
pulses of the TEMPO. Coarse PHASE of a Multiple in this situation will only aect the zero-center of this
PHASE-shifting: a subtle eect indeed.
[PRESS] PGM_A and PGM_B
To begin {PHASE} ProGraMming,
MACHINE ProGraMming {PHASE}:
The other way to MACHINE ProGraM is by PHASE
adjustments. To enter {PHASE} ProGraMming Page,
[PRESS] both PGM_A and PGM_B at the same time. While
in the {PHASE} page, both PGM_LEDs are <ON> and STATE
changes and HUMAN ProGraMming are ignored. [PRESS]
both PGM_A and PGM_B to exit {PHASE} ProGraMming
Page.
Next, PHASE adjustments are performed in a similar way to
the MULTIPLIER/DIVISOR settings, using Coarse and Fine
PHASE decrements/increments.
Once in {PHASE} ProGraMming Page:
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[HOLD] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
+
For FINE PHASE decrement, the user [HOLDS]
the associated CHannel BUTTON(s)1-6 and
[PRESSES] PGM_A. The STATE LED <FLASHES
RED> to indicate a FINE PHASE decrement has
been made.
For FINE PHASE increment, the user [HOLDS]
the associated CHannel BUTTON(s)1-6 and
[PRESSES] PGM_B. The STATE LED <FLASHES
GREEN> to indicate a FINE PHASE increment
has been made.
For Fine PHASE adjustment:
[PRESS] PGM_A to
Fine PHASE decrement
(i.e. lead AHEAD of TEMPO)
or
[PRESS] PGM_B to
Fine PHASE increment
(i.e. lag BEHIND TEMPO)
NOTE: You may FINE PHASE increment/decrement across the entire possible PHASE range. For CHannels
ProGraMmed to be DIVISIONS, Fine PHASE adjustments osets the PHASE of the CHannel's OUTput by one
quarter of a cycle of the Leading TEMPO. Likewise, for CHannels ProGraMmed to be MULTIPLES, it osets the
PHASE of the CHannel's OUTput by one quarter of the selected MULTIPLE of the Leading TEMPO.
Coarse PHASE adjustments OVERRIDE Fine PHASE adjustments. In this way, Coarse PHASE adjustments
return to INTEGRAL DIVISORS and MULTIPLIERS, for instance, 1:1.
While still in {PHASE} ProGraMming Page:
MACHINE ProGraMming {PHASE}: (cont’d)
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{MUTE}
To MUTE a CHannel output, [PRESS] PGM_A to toggle {MUTE} ProGraM page to "ON." In order to exit the {MUTE}
ProGraM page, [PRESS] PGM_A. The associated PGM_A LED <ON> indicates that the {MUTE} ProGraM page is
active. While in {MUTE} page, STATE changes are ignored. The User then [PRESSES] the associated CHannel
BUTTON(s)1-6 in order to toggle the Variable Clock OUTput(s) to be MUTE enabled or MUTE disabled. When
toggled to be MUTE enabled, the associated BUTTON1-6 LED is <RED> and <FLASHES> with each Rising Edge
of each Clock in order to indicate the currently ProGraMmed Variable Clock. If toggled to be MUTE disabled, the
associated CHannel BUTTON1-6 is <BLUE>. If a CHannel is MOD enabled and MUTE disabled, the associated
CHannel BUTTON1-6 is <PURPLE>. Alternatively, if a CHannel is BOTH MOD enabled and MUTE enabled (see
below), the associated CHannel BUTTON1-6 LED(s) is <PINK>.
The purpose of {MUTE} is to stop the Clock activity at the associated CHannel OUT(s) while still allowing the user to
ProGraM desired changes. In this way,
it is possible to ProGraM a new Variable Clock into a MUTE enabled
CHannel. This is useful for cueing changes during live performance. Exit the {MUTE} page by [PRESSING]
PGM_A in order to ProGraM changes to the MUTED CHannel by MACHINE or HUMAN ProGraMming.
NOTE: It is possible to {MUTE} ProGraM several CHannels at once. This makes it more intuitive to create
interesting timing arrangements.
Please note: these changes ARE NOT STOREd UNTIL you STORE the STATE. Without running the STORE
operation, changes ARE NOT held when the power is cycled. This is useful for improvising with alternate
versions of a STOREd theme.
MUTE disabled,
MOD enabled
= <PURPLE>
= <PINK>
MUTE enabled,
MOD disabled
MUTE disabled,
MOD disabled
= <RED>
= <BLUE>
MUTE enabled
and
MOD enabled
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{MOD}
The MOD function allows you to ProGraM SHIFT or RUN/STOP behavior. To ProGraM the MOD function, [PRESS]
PGM_B to toggle to {MOD} ProGraM page, indicated by the PGM_B LED <ON>. While in {MOD} page, STATE
changes are ignored. In order to exit the {MOD} ProGraM page, [PRESS] PGM_B again. In order to toggle
associated Variable CLocK OUTput(s) to be in or out of the MOD function, [PRESS] the associated CHannel
BUTTON(s)1-6. CHannels in the MOD function are <PURPLE> and <FLASH> to indicate the currently
ProGraMmed Variable Clock. If a CHannel is BOTH MOD and MUTE enabled, the associated CHannel LED
appears <PINK>. If a CHannel is MOD disabled, it is either <BLUE> or <RED>. ALL CHannels will continue to
<FLASH> to indicate currently-ProGraMmed Variable Clock.
Please note: these changes ARE NOT STOREd UNTIL you STORE the STATE. Without running the STORE
operation, changes ARE NOT held when the power is cycled. This is useful for improvising with alternate
versions of a STOREd theme.
When SHIFT is active (i.e. BUTTON-4 = <ON>),
sets Jumbled SHIFT ON/OFF; <RED> = OFF
When RUN/STOP is active (i.e. BUTTON5 = <ON>),
sets behavior of the MOD INput jack to be
Momentary or Toggled; <RED> = OFF
[PRESS] BUTTON4 for SHIFT:
[PRESS] BUTTON5 for RUN/STOP
{ProGraM EDIT}
[DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_B:
<RED>
<BLUE>
<PURPLE>
BUTTON-5 selected
=
=
=
=
[PRESS] BUTTON-6
MOD
SETTINGS
RUN/STOP
RUN/STOP ALL
ALT RUN
OFF
= <RED>
= <BLUE>
= <PURPLE>
= BUTTON-4 selected
CW
CCW
RANDOM
OFF
While HUMAN or MACHINE ProGaMming, MOD
remains disabled until ProGaMming is completed. This
behavior may be used creatively in order to manually
"freeze" the MOD functionality. In order to easily create
interesting timing arrangements, it is possible to MOD
ProGraM several CHannels at once.
The MOD function is determined by the ProGraMming
of the MOD SETTINGS in the {ProGram EDIT} page.
The MOD INput aects the TEMPI according to the
behavior specied. The two behaviors are SHIFT,
which causes timing information to move between
MOD-enabled CHannels at each new Gate, and
RUN/STOP, which can cause some or all CHannels to
RUN, STOP, and/or RESET. The MOD LED will
<FLASH MAGENTA> to indicate a MOD function has
been performed.
MOD enabled,
MUTE disabled
= <PURPLE>
= <PINK>
MOD disabled,
MUTE enabled
MOD disabled,
MUTE disabled
= <RED>
= <BLUE>
MOD enabled
and
MUTE enabled
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{ProGraM EDIT}: SHIFT
The SHIFT FUNction trades the values for the Variable Clock OUTputs and is accessed from the {ProGraM EDIT}
page ([DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_B = PGM_B <FLASHES>). For example, if CHannels 2, 3, and 5 are set to be
SHIFTed, on the Rising Edge of each Gate in the MOD INput, the value of Variable Clock 2 is swapped with that of
Variable Clock 5, while simultaneously replacing the value of Variable Clock 3 with that of the previous Variable
Clock 2, allowing CHannel 5 to take on the original value of CHannel 3…. In other words, it behaves as a Shift
Register for the Variable Clock parameter values, where at each SHIFT command received, the values are passed
to the next active CHannel within the {MOD} Page. These changes always occur at the Rising Edge of the signal
patched to the MOD INput so that when a Gate "HIGH" is read, the MOD LED <FLASHES MAGENTA> and the
SHIFT of parameter values occurs immediately, thus allowing for self-patching the TEMPI.
Clockwise, CW
BUTTON-4 = <Red>
Using BUTTON-4 in {ProGraM EDIT}, SHIFT may be ProGraMmed to operate in the following directions:
Counterclockwise, CCW
BUTTON-4 = <Blue>
Random (aka RODENT Mode)
BUTTON-4 = <Purple>
OFF
BUTTON-4 = <OFF>
when BUTTON-5 is [ON]
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Using BUTTON-6 in {ProGraM EDIT}, SHIFT may be ProGraMmed to operate in
the following two ways when the user navigates away from and back to a State:
• Not-Jumbled SHIFT is the Default and goes back to the last STOREd settings;
BUTTON-6 LED = <OFF>
• Jumbled SHIFT returns to the values last utilized at that STATE;
BUTTON-6 LED = <RED>
Disengage JUMBLED SHIFT when you want to easily return to a STATE's
ProGraMmed Variable Clocks even after having SHIFTed any number of
CHannels.Note: MUTEs are not SHIFTed. One could emulate a SHIFTed
MUTE by ProGraMming a large Division and SHIFTing.
Tip: SHIFT is also useful for ProGraMming
variations of STATEs where you want use the
same TEMPI CHannel values, but on dierent
CHannels:
1. Create your initial STATE.
2. COPY and then PASTE to another STATE.
3. [PRESS] PGM_B to enter {MOD}
ProGraMming Page and set two
CHannels to be SHIFT Enabled
(BUTTON1-6 = <Purple>)
4. Send a Gate signal to the MOD INput to swap.
5. Set these two CHannels back to being MOD
disabled.
Use this technique to trade CHannel values and
create new STATEs.

{ProGraM EDIT}: RUN / STOP
The RUN / STOP FUNction allows for resting and/or resetting the Variable Clock OUTputs. When RUNning, the
Variable Clock OUTputs are ON and operate as ProGraMmed with a 50% Duty Cycle Clock signal. When STOPped,
the Variable Clock OUTputs are resting at 0V, or OFF.
There are several types of RUN/STOP behaviors to choose from that are ProGraMmed using BUTTON-5 in the
{ProGraM EDIT} Page ([DOUBLE PRESS] PGM_B = PGM_B <FLASHES>):
RUN / STOP
BUTTON-5 = <Red>
RUN / STOP ALL
BUTTON-5 = <Blue>
ALT RUN / STOP
BUTTON-5 = <Purple>
OFF
BUTTON-5 = <OFF>
when BUTTON-4 = <ON>
RUN / STOP BUTTON-5 = <RED>
Makes CHannels ProGraMmed for MOD = <Purple>, RUN on MOD <ON>, and STOP on MOD <OFF>. CHannels not ProGraMmed for
MOD (i.e. <BLUE> or <RED>) are not aected. The MOD LED indicates if the MOD is <ON> or <OFF>.
RUN / STOP ALL (aka James Cigler Mode) BUTTON-5 = <BLUE>
Makes all CHannels RUN on MOD <ON> and STOP on MOD <OFF>, reseting all CHannels on RUN. The MOD LED indicates if the MOD is
<ON> or <OFF>. This behavior is good for creating compositional structures where you would like a Beginning or End. It is also nice
when used with a MIDI to CV module to convert MIDI Note On/Note O messages to Gate Signals that can be used to drive the TEMPI.
ALT. RUN / STOP (aka Robert A.A. Lowe Mode) BUTTON-5= <PURPLE>
Makes CHannels ProGraMmed for MOD = <PURPLE>, RUN on MOD <ON> while CHannels not ProGraMmed for MOD <BLUE> will STOP
on MOD <ON> and vice versa. The MOD LED indicates if the MOD is <ON> or <OFF>.
OFF BUTTON-5 = <OFF>, when BUTTON-4 is <ON>
NOTE: The dierence between RUN / STOP ALL and RUN / STOP with all CHannels ProGraMmed as MOD
(<PURPLE>) is that RUN/STOP ALL is able to Reset the Variable Clocks.
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{ProGraM EDIT}: RUN / STOP (cont’d)
Still in the {ProGraM EDIT} Page ([Double Press] PGM_B = PGM_B <FLASHES>), while RUN / STOP is active (i.e.
BUTTON-5 = <ON>, any color), BUTTON-6 sets the behavior of the MOD IN jack to be Momentary or Toggled.
Momentary
BUTTON-6 = <Red>
Toggled
BUTTON-6 = <OFF>
Momentary BUTTON-6 =<RED>
Makes the RUN / STOP behavior mirror that of the MOD Gate INput. When the MOD Gate INput is "High," MOD is
ON. Alternatively, when the MOD Gate INput is "Low," MOD is OFF.
Toggled BUTTON-6 = <OFF>
Makes the RUN / STOP behavior turn <ON> and RUN when MOD Gate INput goes "High" and not turn OFF
and/or STOP until the MOD Gate INput goes from "Low" to "High" a second time. The MOD LED <LIGHTS
MAGENTA> at the rising edge of the signal in the MOD Gate INput.
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