Make Noise TEMPI User manual

v2.7

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TEMPI
FCC ------------------------------------------------------------------3
Limited Warranty -------------------------------------------------4
Installation ----------------------------------------------------------5
Overview ---------------------------------------------------------------6
Panel Controls ---------------------------------------------------7
Factory Settings ----------------------------------------------------8
Quick Reference ----------------------------------------------------9
Leading Tempo ------------------------------------------------------11
Human Programming --------------------------------------------12
Machine Programming --------------------------------------------13
Phase Programming ------------------------------------------15
Mute Page ----------------------------------------------------------17
Mod Page ---------------------------------------------------------18
Program Edit ------------------------------------------------------19
State Edit ----------------------------------------------------------21
Bank Edit ----------------------------------------------------24
Lead / Follow -----------------------------------------------------26
Select and Tempo Busses ----------------------------------------27
Clock Edit Page ----------------------------------------------------27
Tips & Tricks ---------------------------------------------------------28
Patch Ideas ---------------------------------------------------------29

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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.
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:
THANK YOU:
TEMPI Beta Analysts:
TEMPI Firmware Engineer: Matthew Sherwood
TEMPI Designer: Anthony Rolando
Special Thanks: CTRLSEL-C, CTRLSEL-V, and CTRLSEL-G
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, removing knobs, changing face plates, 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.
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, Return To Manufacturer Authorization,
or any needs & comments.
http://www.makenoisemusic.com
Walker Farrell, James Cigler, Bana Haar, Robert AA Lowe, Rodent,
Devin Booze, Lee Coleman, Mike Johnson, and Richard Devine
About This Manual:
Written by Tony Rolando and Walker Farrell
Illustrated by W.Lee Coleman

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-12V
Electrocution hazard!
bus board connection 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 for examples of Eurorack Systems and Cases.
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.
To install, nd 10HP in your Eurorack synthesizer case, conrm proper installation of inlcluded
Please refer to your case manufacturers’ specications for location of the negative supply

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Programming:
There are two methods of Programming TEMPI's Channels: HUMAN and MACHINE.
HUMAN Programming is simple:
[Tap] the Channel Button(s) at the rate you would like the associated Channel Output(s) to move.
MACHINE Programming is simple:
[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] Channel Button-3 (4) times.
To MACHINE Program Channel-4 to “*6” (multiply by six): [HOLD] PGM_B + [TAP] Channel Button-4 (6) times.
Once a Channel is Programmed, whether by HUMAN or MACHINE, it may be ne-tuned by [holding] the associated
Channel Button and tapping PGM_A to slow down the clock incrementally or PGM_B to speed it up incrementally.
Note: All (6) Channels are synchronized according to the associated Channel settings and Leading Tempo.
Hint: feel free to skip ahead to Tips and Tricks on Page 28.
PRoGRaMMInG
IS sIMPLE!!
TEMPI is deep, but all you really need to know: patch a clock to the Leading Tempo Input and tap any Channel Button at a clock
rate of your choice. The Channel Button's LEDs ash to indicate the current clock rate, which changes in speed to match your taps.
A clock of that Tempo is available at each of the respective Channel Outputs. Adjusting the (6) tempi relative to one another will
create seemingly-innite rhythmic variations on the theme that is your patch. Much joy may be 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.
User Interface:
The primary User Interface and Programming elements for the module are (6) large, illuminated buttons (Channel Button 1-6) and
(2) smaller illuminated buttons: PGM_A and PGM_B. The module is able to store up to (64) clock/timing scenarios called States,
arranged in (4) Banks of (16) States. A center Bank LED is used to indicate the current Bank by color. Changes in States are
indicated by the Channel Buttons’ ashing LEDs.
There are Inputs for External Leading Tempo, a Gate Input for Mod, State Select via a CV Input (with Combo Pot for attenuation)
and/or Select 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.
Firmware:
This manual is for TEMPI Firmware version tempi31. TEMPI modules running tempi31 will have an LED sequence on power up
where 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 ash. TEMPI’s with serial numbers 1544 and above ship with tempi31 preloaded.
Download the latest rmware from: http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules/tempi.

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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 Leading 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
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PAN EL ConTRoLS

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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 (6) Channels are set to the same Tempo, but with (6) 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 simulateously while powering back on.
STATE 1 All (6) CHannels are“÷1.” This setting is also the "Init" for all States in the other (3) Banks.
When you rst power up a new TEMPI, Bank A will be lled with (16) 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:

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State Edit
[HOLD] 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 = On
[Press] Channel Button-1-6
Mod Enabled Channels = Purple
Mod Enable
[Press] PGM_B = ON
[Hold] PGM_A + [Press] Channel Button1-6 ntimes
for Variable Clock Divisor Coarse adjustment (1÷n)
While still holding PGM_A, [Press]
PGM_B ytimes for secondary divisor
1÷(n2 )
[Hold] PGM_B + [Press] Channel Button1-6 ntimes for
Variable Clock Multiplier Coarse adjustment (1*n)
While still holding PGM_B, [Press]
PGM_A ytimes for secondary multiplier
1*(n2 )
[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 Adjustment
[Press] PGM_A + PGM_B = On
Human Programming
Human Programming of Multiple and
Divisions of Leading Tempo
If enabled on Clock Edit Page, Tap Button1 to set Leading Tempo
[Tap] Button1-6
QUICK REFERENCE:
New to v.31
New to v.31
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[Press] Channel Button-1 Clock Width and Tap Tempo Settings:
Leading Tap Tempo/50% duty cycle, Clock = Purple
Leading Tap Tempo/10ms duty cycle, Trigger = Red
Leading Tap Tempo O/50% duty cycle, Clock = Blue
Leading Tap Tempo O/10ms Trigger = O
[Press] Channel Button-2-6 for Clock Width:
50% duty cycle Clock Output = Blue
10ms duty cycle Trigger Output = O
Clock Edit
[Double-Press] PGM_A and PGM_B
New to v.31
New to v.31
[Press] Button-6 for Jumbled Shift:
Unjumbled Shift = O
Jumbled Shift = Red
( CONT'D )
[Press] Button-1 to Select Bank
[Press] Button-2 to Store All Banks and current Leading Tempo
[Press] Button-3 to Follow the Select and 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
[Press 2x] PGM_A = Flashing
[Press] Button-4 for Shift:
[Press] Button-5 for Run/Stop:
Program Edit
[Press 2x] PGM_B = Flashing
Red
Blue
Purple
=
=
=
Mod
Settings
Run/Stop
Run/Stop All
= Red
= Blue
= Purple
CW
CCW
Random
[Press] Button-1 for Human Resolution 100%
[Press] Button-2 for Human Resolution 50%
[Press] Button-3 for Human Resolution 25%
Alt Run

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There are four ways to determine the Leading Tempo, which synchronize the (6) Variable Clock Outputs of the TEMPI:
1. With nothing patched to the Leading Tempo Input, the last-Stored Tempo is used (refer to Bank Edit Page’s Store
Function, described on page 24).
2. When an External Clock is patched to the Leading Tempo Input, the External Clock source is followed after 2 pulses.
3. When an internally-connected bus line is used via the Tempo Bus, the generated Clock signal is Followed (refer to
Bank Edit Page’s Follow Setting, described on page 26).
4. New to v31 rmware: if Tap Tempo is enabled on the Clock Edit Page, tap Button-1 to set the Leading Tempo.
Leading Tempo
Variable Clock Programming:
To Program the Leading Tempo externally via tapping:
Note: While externally clocking, when changing Tempo from fast to slow, there will be some delay, as TEMPI needs a
minimum of 2 Clock pulses to measure the incoming Clock rate and lock into sync. If synchronizing TEMPI to a DAW
project, include 2 bars of silence, with sync clock running at the beginning of the composition so TEMPI locks into sync
when the composition starts. Also, for DAW Sync, try Run/Stop All (James Cigler mode) described on Page 20.
It is possible to tap the Leading 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 (2) taps are required. The TEMPI will lock on
to the new Tempo and Follow until a new Tempo is tapped. The Tempo is indicated by the Blue Tempo LED that ashes just
below the TEMPO Input jack.
It is also possible to use Channel 1 as the Leading Tap Tempo. To do this, rst migrate to the Clock Edit Page
by double pressing PGM_A and PGM_B. Then, press Channel Button-1 until it turns Purple to turn enable
Leading Tap Tempo. Once the Leading Tempo is set, you may program Variable Clocks again with Channel-1.
The Variable Clock Outputs may be Machine Programmed by pressing and holding a combination of PGM_A or PGM_B and/or
Button(s)1-6 for the associated Channel Outputs. Each of the Variable Clock Outputs are Multiples or Divisions of the Leading
Tempo. When Variable Clock Outputs are Active (Mute Disabled) and/or Mod Disabled, the associated Channel Button LED(s) ash
Blue to indicate Clock High/Low.
NOTE: The default Pulse Width of the Variable Clock Outputs is 50% Duty Cycle. This can be changed to 10ms Triggers via
the Clock Edit Page, per rmware v.31.
Programming with Leading Tap Tempo
(rmware v.31)
New to v.31

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There are four ways to determine the Leading Tempo, which synchronize the (6) Variable Clock Outputs of the TEMPI:
1. With nothing patched to the Leading Tempo Input, the last-Stored Tempo is used (refer to Bank Edit Page’s Store
Function, described on page 24).
2. When an External Clock is patched to the Leading Tempo Input, the External Clock source is followed after 2 pulses.
3. When an internally-connected bus line is used via the Tempo Bus, the generated Clock signal is Followed (refer to
Bank Edit Page’s Follow Setting, described on page 26).
4. New to v31 rmware: if Tap Tempo is enabled on the Clock Edit Page, tap Button-1 to set the Leading Tempo.
Human Programming
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 set to 1:1 using Machine Multiplier or
Divisor) so that the timing is audible. Next, Program a Variable Clock by
tapping Buttons1-6 to aect 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 each Channel 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 a Channel
Button 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 saved until you Store the State. Without
running the Store function (Page 24), changes are not held when the power is
cycled. This makes it easy to improvise with alternate versions of a Stored
theme.
Programming Variable Clocks:
RESOLUTION
Human Resolution 100%
Results in the strictest relationships. This
is the same as Machine Programming
Coarse Multipler/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%.
[TAP] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
For HUMAN Programming:
Human Programming has three levels of Resolution determined by the Program Edit Page (to access, Press PGM_B twice).
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 then indicated by which Channel Button1-3 LED is lit:

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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 pressing and holding buttons in order to adjust
the associated Variable Clock Outputs:
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
For Variable Clock Multiplier Coarse adjustment :
The user holds PGM_A and taps the desired
Channel Button (1-32) times in order to Program the
associated Variable Clock Output. It is possible to tap
Channel Buttons1-6 simultaneously in order to
Program several Channels at once. The TEMPI counts
the taps and sets this number as the Divisor value for
each Channel. If (32) taps are exceeded, the count
stays at maximum number of (32) and the counting of
subsequent taps is stopped. Changes take place as
soon as 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 the associated
Button1-6 is pressed while holding PGM_A.
Note: To return to a 1:1 relationship with Leading
Tempo (Default), hold PGM_A or PGM_B and press
the associated CHannel Button1-6 once.
The user holds PGM_B and taps the desired
Channel Buttons (1-32) times in order to Program the
associated Variable Clock Outputs. It is possible to
[TAP] BUTTON(s)1-6 simultaneously, in order to
Program several CHannels at once. The TEMPI counts
the number of and sets this as the Multiplier value. If
(32) taps are exceeded, the count stays at maximum
number of (32) and the counting of subsequent taps
is stopped. Changes are made once 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 the Leading
Tempo (Default), hold PGM_A or PGM_B and press
the associated Channel Button1-6 once.

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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 a few Fine adjustments to nd unique timings.
Double Divisor / Multipliers
During Coarse Machine Programming, while holding down the associated PGM button, press the opposing
PGM button to double the divisor or multiplier. This makes it easy to quickly Program a Channel to a Multiplier
or Divisor Value of 32 without having to tap 32 times.
For example, hold PGM_A and press Button-2 twice for ÷2. Next, while still holding PGM_A, press PGM_B once for ÷4, twice for
÷8, three times for ÷16, or four time for ÷32.
New to v.31
+
[HOLD] Associated
BUTTON(s)1-6
or
For Variable Clock Multiplier / Divisor
Fine adjustment:
[PRESS] PGM_B for
Variable Clock
Fine increment
[PRESS] PGM_A for
Variable Clock
Fine decrement
For Variable Clock Fine decrement (i.e. to make
slower), hold the associated Channel
Button1-6 and press PGM_A. The State LED
ashes Red to indicate a Variable Clock Fine
decrement has been made.
For Variable Clock Fine increment (i.e. to make
faster), hold the associated Channel
Button1-6 and press PGM_B. The State LED
ashes green to indicate a Variable Clock Fine
increment has been made.
Machine Programming Multiplier/Divisor: (cont’d)

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[press] PGM_A and PGM_B
To begin Phase Programming,
++
Once in the Phase Programming Page:
[Hold] PGM_A
For Coarse Phase decrement:
[TAP] Associated
Buttons)1-6
one to four times
[TAP] Associated
Button(s)1-6
one to four times
For Coarse Phase increment:
[Hold] PGM_B
Hold PGM_A and tap the associated Channel Button(s) 1-4
times in order to Coarse Phase Program its 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 red
to indicate a Coarse Phase decrement has been made.
Hold PGM_B and tap a Channel Button(s), (1-4) 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.
When programming Multiples of the Leading Tempo, Coarse Phase adjustments can be very subtle. Here is why: if the Channel is
set to an integral 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 Leading Tempo over a period of several pulses of the Tempo. Coarse Phase of a Multiple in this situation only aects the zero-center
of this Phase-shifting: a subtle eect.
Machine Programming : Phase
The other way to Machine Program is by making Phase
adjustments. To enter the Phase Programming Page, press
PGM_A and PGM_B at the same time. While in the Phase
Page, both PGM_LEDs are on. State changes and Human
Programming are ignored. To exit, press both PGM_A and
PGM_B.
Next, Phase adjustments are performed in a similar way to
the Multiplier/Divisor settings using Coarse and Fine Phase
increments and decrements.

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[HOLD]
Buttons(s)1-6
+
For Fine Phase decrement, hold the
associated Channel Button(s)1-6 and
press PGM_A. The State LED
ashes red to indicate a Fine Phase
decrement has been made.
For Fine Phase increment, hold the
associated Channel Button(s)1-6 and
press PGM_B. The State LED
ashes 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 Leading TEMPO)
or
[press] PGM_B to
Fine Phase increment
(i.e. lag behind Leading Tempo)
While still on the Phase Programming Page:
Machine Programming: Phase (cont’d)
For Channels Programmed to be Divisions, Fine Phase adjustments oset the Phase of a 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 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.

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Active,
Mod enabled
= PURPLE
= PINK
Muted,
Mod disabled
Active,
Mod disabled
= RED
= BLUE
Muted
and
Mod enabled
Mute
To Mute a Channel output, press PGM_A to toggle access the Mute Page. In order to exit the Mute Page, press PGM_A again. The
associated PGM_A LED lights to indicate that the Mute page is active. While active, State changes are ignored. To Mute a Channel, now
press its associated Channel Button to toggle its Variable Clock Output on/o. When Muted, the associated Channel Button LED is red and
ashes with each Rising Edge of each Clock to indicate the currently Programmed Variable Clock.
When a Channel is Active, its associated Channel Button is blue. If a Channel is Mod enabled while Active, the associated Channel Button
is purple. Alternatively, if a Channel is both Mod enabled and Muted, its associated Channel Button is pink (see below).
The purpose of Mute is to stop the Clock activity at the Channel Outputs while still allowing the user to Program desired changes. In this
way, it is possible to Program a new Variable Clock into a Muted Channel. This is useful for cueing changes during live
performance by Machine or Human Programming. Exit the Mute page by pressing PGM_A.
It is possible to Mute several Channels at once. This makes it more intuitive to create interesting timing arrangements.
Please note: these changes ARE NOT SAVED until you Store the State. Without running the Store State operation, changes are not
held when the power is cycled. This is useful for improvising with alternate versions of a Stored theme.

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Mod Enable
Please note: these changes ARE NOT SAVED 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.
Not Jumbled Shift = O
Jumbled Shift = Red
[Press] Button4 for Shift:
[Press] Button5 for Run / Stop
Progam Edit
[Double Press] PGM_B
Red
Blue
Purple
O
=
=
=
=
[PRESS] Button-6 for Jumbled Shift:
MOD
SETTINGS
Run/Stop
Run/Stop All
Alt Run
O
= Red
= Blue
= Purple
= O
CW
CCW
Random
O
MOD enabled,
Active
= PURPLE
= PINK
MOD disabled,
Muted
MOD disabled,
Active
= RED
= BLUE
MOD enabled
and
Muted
The Mod function allows you to Program Shift or Run/Stop behavior. To Program the Mod function, press PGM_B to access the
Mod Page, indicated by the PGM_B LED. While on the Mod page, State changes are ignored. To Mod Enable a Channel, press its
associated Channel Button. Channels that are Active and Mod Enabled are purple. Channels that are both Mod Enabled and
Muted appear pink. If a Channel is Mod disabled, it is either Blue or Red. All Channels will continue to ash to indicate
currently-Programmed Variable Clock.
To exit the Mod Page, press PGM_B again.
While Human or Machine Progamming, Mod remains disabled until
Programming 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 Shift Behavior (causes timing information to move between
Mod-enabled Channels at each new Gate) and Run/Stop (causes
some or all Channels to Run, Stop, and/or Reset). The Mod LED
ashes Magenta to indicate a Mod function has been performed.
If both Shift and Run/Stop are enabled, then the State Select
Gate Input is used for Shift and the Mod Input for Run/Stop.
When only one behavior is enabled, the Mod Input is used for
the selected behavior.
(must have Run Stop Enabled)
(must have Shift Enabled)

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The Shift Function trades the values for the Variable Clock Outputs and is accessed from the Program Edit page (Double Press
PGM_B).
For example, if Channels 2, 3, and 5 are set to be Shifted, the Variable Clock value at Channel 2 is swapped with the Variable Clock
value at Channel 5 at the Rising Edge of the Gate patched to the Mod Input, 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 Mod Enabled Channel. 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 ashes Magenta and the Shift occurs immediately, allowing for an TEMPI Channel
patched to the Mod Input to control the Variable Clocks Shifts.
Program Edit: Shift
Using Button-4 on the Program Edit Page, Shift may be Programmed to operate in the following directions:
Clockwise, CW
Button-4 = Red
Counterclockwise, CCW
Button-4 = Blue
Random (aka RODENT Mode)
Button-4 = Purple
Types of Shift and Reset:
There are (2) Types of Shift behaviors, Programmed using Button-6 on the Program Edit Page:
• Not-Jumbled Shift is the Default and recalls the last stored settings when navigating away and back to State; Button-6 = OFF
• Jumbled Shift recalls to the values last utilized at that State when navigating away and back to a State; Button-6 = Red
Disengage Jumbled Shift when you want to easily return to a State’s Programmed Variable Clocks after Shifting Channels.
Note: Muted Channels are not Shifted. One could emulate a Shifted Mute by Programming a large Division and Shifting.
If both Shift and Run/Stop are both enabled (See Page 21), all State selection must be done using the State Select CV and
Combo Pot.
Tip: Shift is also useful for Programming variations of States where you want use the same Channels:
1. Create your initial State.
2. Copy and then Paste to another State.
3. Press PGM_B to enter the Mod Programming Page and set two Channels to be Shift Enabled, Purple.
4. Send a Gate signal to the Mod Input to swap their Variable Clock values.
5. Set these two Channels back to being Mod disabled.
Use this technique to trade Variable Clock values and create new States.
Shift = O
Button-5 = O
Run/Stop and Shift
Button-4 and 5 = Red
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Program Edit: Run / Stop
Run/Stop
Button-5 = Red
Run/Stop All
Button-5 = Blue
Alt Run/Stop
Button-5 = Purple
The Run/Stop Functions allows for modulating the phase relationship, resting, and re-setting the Variable Clock Outputs. When
set to Run, the Variable Clock Outputs operate as Programmed. When set to Stop, the Variable Clock Outputs are resting at 0V,
or O.
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):
Run/Stop Button-5 = Red
Run/Stop makes Mod Enabled Channels Run when a signal at the Mod Gate Input goes High and Stop when the Mod Gate Input signal
goes Low. The Mod LED is on when the Mod Gate is High and is o when it is Low. Run starts the channel immediately, regardless of
phase relationship to the Leading Tempo and preserves that Phase Oset until there is a State change or a Stop (ie. Mod Gate Low). This
allows for external modulation of a Channel's Phase relationaship to the Leading Tempo. Mod Disabled Channels are not aected. If a
signal patched to the Mod Input is an integer of the Leading Tempo (e.g. 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 2/1...), Run/ Stop may also be used to Reset a
Channel.
Run/Stop All (a.k.a. James Cigler Mode) Button-5 = Blue
Makes all Channels Run on when a signal at the Mod Gate Input goes High and Stop when the Mod Gate Input signal goes Low, reseting
all CHannels on Run. The Mod LED is on when the Mod Gate signal is High and is o when it is Low. Mod Enabled Channels start
immediately regardless of phase relationship to the Leading Tempo, preserving that Phase Oset until there is State change or a Stop
(i.e. Mod Gate Low). Mod Disabled Channels start in Phase with the Leading Tempo. This behavior is nice for creating compositional
structures where you would like a Beginning or End. If synchronizing the TEMPI to DAW project, with the sync clock running, include 2
bars of silence at the beginning of composition so that TEMPI is locked into sync when it rst receives the Run signal at the Mod Input.
Run/ Stop All is also nice when used with a MIDI to CV module to convert MIDI Note On/Note O messages to Gate signals that may be
used to drive the TEMPI.
Alt Run/Stop (a.k.a. Robert A.A. Lowe Mode) Button-5 = Purple
Alt Run/Stop makes Mod Enabled Channels Run when a signal at the Mod Gate Input goes High and Stop when the Mod Gate Input
signal goes Low. Mod Disabled Channels have the inverse behavior, Stopping when the Mod Gate Input is High and Running when the
Mod Gate Input is Low. The Mod LED is on when the Mod Gate signal is High and is o when it is Low. Channels start immediately,
regardless of their phase relationship to the Leading Tempo, preserving their Phase Oset until there is a State change or a Stop (i.e. Mod
Gate Low). This allows for external modulation of a Channel's Phase relationaship to the Leading Tempo. If a signal patched to Mod
Input is an integer of the Leading Tempo (e.g. 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 2/1...), it may also be used to Reset a Channel while maintaining Phase with
Leading Tempo.
Run/Stop O
Button-5 = O