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M2SEQCustom Designed GearSequencer |
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IntroductionThe m2SEQ is an unique Sequencer. The configuration is designed in such way that many variations can be made. It also may serve as a preset unit for 8 parallel voltages by using the manual control together with the Touch Finger Tip unit. The touch units also can be used to manually interrupt the sequence by playing 'notes' in between. For both group divisions you can select a single 32 step sequence, a 2x 16 step or a 4x 8 sequence. The 'group' change also can be triggered externally and thus allows pseudo random patterns. A touch unit lets you set the maximum steps from 1...8 and 3 gate programs can be programmed with dip switches, extracted and/or switched to a single output. An internal clock generator is available but also external clocking may be applied. The internal clock also can be extracted to synchronize other clock driven devices. 3 start/stop modi are available. A single shot (run) or run while start/stop is depressed and a foot switch also can be applied. Also unique is the step time programming switch bar: it lets you set for each of the 8 steps, how many clock pulses a step will last (1...16). This allows exotic patterns. Each step also can be set to a variable length GATE output with a control per step. 4 voltage control groups - each with 8 voltage sliders, Range control and up/down switch - are available. Per group also a Slew Limiter ( Portamento ) is available. To complete, 8 so called Quantizers are available to round up the analogy voltages a to quantified V/Oct output. For each Quantizer you can select a melody pattern to which will be quantified. This pattern function is voltage controlled and also controllable by an external voltage. The 'Portamento' unit can be switched before or after the Quantizer to generate the normal Portamento or a slide-step at 1/12 V/Oct. Because the m2SEQ is completely modular, you can make many alternative patches to explore your creativity and originality. Also, if you do not make any external patches, you still can change the setup by using the routing switches and the Voltage Control parameter settings. The total dimensions of the m2SEQ: 44,8 x 50 Cm (17,64 x 19,98 Inch) The m2SEQ served many projects and now will be completely renovated and expanded to serve a new owner. The front panel will be airbrushed in full colour to match a modern exclusive look (see to view how this can look like or have a glance at the illustration below. The 'total view' illustration at the top of this M2seq item shows you the current design plan for the setup and panel colours. The m2SEQ also can be newly build, based on the case and IN/OUT types that you prefer. |
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Block DiagramThe Simplified Block Diagram below, shows you all the modules in their functionality and inter linked setup.
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m2SEQ Core Sequencer features
Clock (CK) Generator:The Clock generator serves the timing process. It includes a start/stop touch switch, external start/stop inputs. CK output, Frequency Range switch and Frequency control (speed).
Basic Sequencer ControlThe Basic Sequencer Control unit is controlled by the Clock generator. Unique are the 16-pos switch bars to set for each of the 8 steps individually the length of each step from 1 to 16 Clock pulses (time intervals). This allows exotic and irregular beats. The amount of steps the basic Sequencer can be set with a so called Finger Tip Touch unit. It sets the basic Sequencer from 2 to 8 steps. This controls the Sequencer Finger Tip Touch unit that indicate with 8 LEDs the steps and allows you also manually play the Sequencer with your finger and to interrupt manually. You can set a GATE length for each step and program 3 Gate patterns. Several other logic controls are available. The 8 step basic Sequencer is fed to the 4 groups and then expanded to a maximum of 32 steps.
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m2SEQ Group features
Group ideaBased on an 8 step core Sequencer unit, this section allows you to set the four 8-step groups in a sequence to expand to 2 times 16 step or 1 time 32 step, besides the 4 times 8 step mode. Extra logic outputs are add to synchronize/control other units and a group control logic input lets you also externally control the group change to allow pseudo random patterns. Each group is followed by a Slew Limiter (SL) to generate the 'Portamento' effect and a Quantizer. The SL can be routed before or after the Quantizer to also generate a tone stepping to the next step (stepped Portamento) with the SL speed as a control how fast this stepping should take place.
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m2SEQ Extra GroupTo expand to 8 groupsTo expand to 8 groups an extra panel is add. It completes the width of the m2seq to a 19 inch wide box. For this group no sliders are used - instead turn pot controls. The features are equal as described above for the other groups. |
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Clock Generator (CK)The Clock generator serves the timing process. It includes a start/stop/hold touch switch, external start/stop inputs. CK output, Frequency Range switch and Frequency control (speed). |
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CK Frequency
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CK Range
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CK output
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Start/Stop/Hold
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LED indication
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Basic Sequencer
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Clock control
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Steps amount
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Step duration
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Gate Time
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New Step Pulse
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Tip Touch unit
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SEQ/MAN switch
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INT/EXT switch
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Gate Program
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Groups
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group binding
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Group Change
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Slew Limit
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Quantizer
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Q-S&HCustom Designed GearSample & Hold |
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IntroductionThe heart of this unit is a Sample & Hold module with a musically tuned (Quantified) output response. With the Voltage Controlled Clock generator you can set the Sample & Hold rate. With the Slew Limiter you can generate the Portamento effect or a tuned step up/down sequence. With use of the logic divider, you can synchronize this module or other external modules in a special way. With The DLG (Dead Line Gate), you can experiment with generating Dynamic Gate Patterns, based on the Logic and Analogue Control relationship. The 5 modules can be used individually by using patch cables or in conjunction with each other by using the internal linked setup and routing switches. This unit combines very well with the P&PRV&PRS unit. |
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FeaturesQ-S&H
VC Clock generator
Divider
Slew Limiter
Dead Line Gate (DLG)Lets you set a level at which level point from the Analogue input the applied gate signal is eliminated and consequently at which level the applied gate is conducted. This is interesting to create dynamic gate patterns in conjunction with the Q-S&H output and its controlling signals.
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Block diagramThe Simplified Block Diagram below, shows you all the modules in their functionality and inter linked setup.
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Q-S&H
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VC Clock generator
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Divider
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Slew LimiterThe SL unit with its SLEW control is basically a Low Pass Filter. But, it is not meant to be a filter for audio signals, although possible. Instead it functions as a rigorous delay for control signals. With the SLEW control you can set the Attack & Release time to respond with to an input signal. The input of the SL module is through a routing switch connected with either the Q-S&H INP A input or to the Q-S&H output through the external input by its internal link. With the SLEW control you can turn from a rapid voltage change to a slower voltage change. For clarity the illustration shows you how the SL unit responds on a Squared input signal. You can see that the SL unit can SLOW (SLEW) down the response time. It delays the voltage rise and fall (the attack and release). When applying a keyboard V/Oct voltage or Sequencer output and then connection this to a VCO, the SL unit acts like a Portamento generator. |
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Alternative use
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Dead Line Gate (DLG)
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Suggestions
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titleCustom Designed Gear
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