Steady State Fate DivKid RND User manual

Rnd
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Contents
Description 3
Installation 4
Specications 4
Diagram 5
Functional Overview 6
1. Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1a. Int / Ext Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1b. Clock Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Rate Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Gate Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Smooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4a. Smooth Attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4b. Smooth Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. Quant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5a. Quant Attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5b. Quant Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Description
Rnd is a random voltage generator and random gate source with an internal clock.
The quantized and smooth outputs are completely independent, and each feature
an attenuator to fine tune the output voltage between 0V and 10V. This allows for
a musically useful range to be defined. When externally clocked, random gates
erupt from the gate output.
Great for modulation and chaotic rhythmic events, Rnd is a universal solution for
adding unpredictability to your system.
• Two unique random voltage algorithms
• Wide 0-10V output range
• Dedicated attenuators for each output
• Steady clock or random gate outputs
• Skiff friendly
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Installation
To install, locate 2HP of space in your Eurorack case and confirm the positive 12
volts and negative 12 volts sides of the power distribution lines. Plug the connec-
tor into the power distribution board of your case, keeping in mind that the red
band corresponds to negative 12 volts. In most systems, the negative 12 volt sup-
ply line is at the bottom. The power cable should be connected to the module
with the red band facing the front of the module.
Specications
• Size: 2HP
• Depth 42mm
• Current Consumption:
–+12V: 48mA
–-12V: 6mA
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Diagram
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Functional Overview
1. Clock
1a. Int / Ext Switch
Sets whether the module is running on an internal or external clock source.
When set to the left, the module is set to internal.
When set to the right, the module is set to external.
1b. Clock Input
When set to internal, this is a CV control for the internal clock rate.
When set to external, this is a clock input.
2. Rate Knob
Controls the rate of the internal clock when the Int/Ext Switch is set to internal.
Controls the probability for random gate outputs when then Int/Ext Switch is set
to external.
Controls the rate of change for the Smooth Output.
When far left, the controls will be set at their slowest.
When far right, the controls will be set at their fastest.
3. Gate Output
When the Int/Ext switch is set to internal, this output emits a 50% duty cycle clock
signal at the rate of the internal clock rate.
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When the Int/Ext switch is set to external, this output emits random gates with
a 50% chance of being high or low at any given moment. The rate of change is
controlled by the rate Knob.
4. Smooth
4a. Smooth Attenuator
Output level control for the Smooth Output Range: 0V to 10V.
4b. Smooth Output
Outputs a constantly moving random voltage. Range: 0V to 10V.
The random voltage’s rate of change is set with the Rate Knob.
5. Quant
5a. Quant Attenuator
Output level control for the Quant Output.
5b. Quant Output
Outputs a new random voltage at every clock pulse.
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