Clock divider as a sequencer

kdjupdal · Post by **kdjupdal** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:37 pm

Hi!

Here is a short sequenced clip I made:

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I got rid of my sequencer two years ago, but, there are other ways to sequence notes. I just finished building the Yusynth clock divider (a fun module). Here I use it as a sequencer, and the result is very nice.

duluthdack · Post by **duluthdack** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:00 pm

wow, great demo of the clock divider, a must have! Are you controlling the pitch with an Lfo???

kdjupdal · Post by **kdjupdal** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:07 pm

The pitches are generated by the clock divider, going through a mixer. Every time all three outputs synchronize, I get the highest sounding pitch (because all three are added together in the mixer).

sonicwarrior · Post by **sonicwarrior** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:07 pm

Something similar has been posted in the Eurorack section:
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With an audio divider as sequencer so an MOTM-120 and the like should work, too, and has the benefit of including attenuators so no external mixer is needed.

bwhittington · Post by **bwhittington** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:11 pm

Great sequence! This is one of my favorite techniques to explore now. As much as I love my Moon 569, I usually end up building sequences out of a mish-mash of clock dividers, other pulses, mixers, vcas, quantizers, etc.

Cheers,
Brian

JohnLRice · Post by **JohnLRice** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:13 pm

kdjupdal wrote:The pitches are generated by the clock divider, going through a mixer. Every time all three outputs synchronize, I get the highest sounding pitch (because all three are added together in the mixer).

Nice idea!

makro · Post by **makro** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:15 pm

duluthdack wrote:wow, great demo of the clock divider, a must have! Are you controlling the pitch with an Lfo???

Basically, no. The outputs of the clock divider seem to be mixed as an input source for vco pitch.
I did this with an A-160 before, but the results were not so interesting as in this video. I'm Euro, but i have to try this again with my other clock dividers/multipliers.
So for a start all you need is a mixer, a vco and a clock divider along with a master clock like squarewave from some lfo. Add a filter and envelopes or a quantiser to taste and stir, err... wiggle

kdjupdal · Post by **kdjupdal** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:25 pm

bwhittington wrote:Great sequence! This is one of my favorite techniques to explore now. As much as I love my Moon 569, I usually end up building sequences out of a mish-mash of clock dividers, other pulses, mixers, vcas, quantizers, etc.

Cheers,
Brian

Yes. I quickly get tired of a sequencer repeating the same pitches. This I find more interesting: in a way the modular itself composes the pitches. Or rather, they are generated according to mathematical rules. Here I use divide by 3,4 and 5. Pulses from two lfos going through a mixer can also be used.

Have you got an example of this technique yourself Brian?

alternating.bit · Post by **alternating.bit** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:31 pm

Modular. Never ceases to amaze!

duluthdack · Post by **duluthdack** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:31 pm

makro wrote:
duluthdack wrote:wow, great demo of the clock divider, a must have! Are you controlling the pitch with an Lfo???
Basically, no. The outputs of the clock divider seem to be mixed as an input source for vco pitch.
I did this with an A-160 before, but the results were not so interesting as in this video. I'm Euro, but i have to try this again with my other clock dividers/multipliers.
So for a start all you need is a mixer, a vco and a clock divider along with a master clock like squarewave from some lfo. Add a filter and envelopes or a quantiser to taste and stir, err... wiggle

GOT IT! Thanks much! I'm learning!

bwhittington · Post by **bwhittington** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:35 pm

kdjupdal wrote:Have you got an example of this technique yourself Brian?

Yes, a few. This one was generated with the CGS01 Subharmonic Oscillator used as a pulse divder (you have to check out this module since this interests you. Adds a bit more math to the equation.):

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This one was done using the Moon clock divider:

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This one was done with trigger sequencer stage outputs routed through mixers and vca's. A little more conventional, but i like it, too.:

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Here is a patch sheet for the last video, in case anyone is interested (further discussion here):

emdot_ambient · Post by **emdot_ambient** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:32 pm

kdjupdal wrote:Yes. I quickly get tired of a sequencer repeating the same pitches.

But then of course you can run a sequencer or two into a mixer along with a pulse divider and other stuff and prevent that predictable pitch looping from happening.

No need to limit your sequencer to just round and round with the same notes.

Using sequential switches, pulse dividers and sequencers and all...so much more you can do.

duluthdack · Post by **duluthdack** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:59 am

I'm buying the HexInverter SympleSeq 4U from LOWGAIN electronics, I plan on buying a Moon Mod 564 to create a 32 step.... Can I avoid buying the 564??

JohnLRice · Post by **JohnLRice** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:19 am

duluthdack wrote:I'm buying the HexInverter SympleSeq 4U from LOWGAIN electronics, I plan on buying a Moon Mod 564 to create a 32 step.... Can I avoid buying the 564??

No, as far as I can tell you'll need something like the Moon 564, COTK C962B/C962C or seqSQUARED etc.

duluthdack · Post by **duluthdack** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:37 am

That 2U is sexy as well! Hybrid! But I love that 4U version the most.

JohnLRice · Post by **JohnLRice** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:54 am

duluthdack wrote:That 2U is sexy as well! Hybrid! But I love that 4U version the most.

Actually, that is a companion module that goes with the 4U sympleSEQ!

duluthdack · Post by **duluthdack** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:56 am

JohnLRice wrote:
duluthdack wrote:That 2U is sexy as well! Hybrid! But I love that 4U version the most.
Actually, that is a companion module that goes with the 4U sympleSEQ!

Research commenced!!! Thanks!

Dob · Post by **Dob** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:39 pm

What a great idea, using a divider like this!! Inspiring!

haricots · Post by **haricots** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:20 pm

this is absolutely amazing! thanks for the great tip. it's like discovering the sequencer you never knew you had.

analogjeff · Post by **analogjeff** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:05 pm

Very cool application.. I built a number of these too.

Jerem · Post by **Jerem** » Sun Apr 05, 2015 4:15 pm

I like to use a clock divider and some trigger delay as sequencer

bwhittington · Post by **bwhittington** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:15 am

Jerem wrote:I like to use a clock divider and some trigger delay as sequencer

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Oh, jeez I like the would of that! Which delay do you use? Might be the straw that finally breaks me regarding ordering the Moon one.

Cheers,
Brian

Jerem · Post by **Jerem** » Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:42 pm

I use 2 Yusynth Trigger delay
http://www.yusynth.net/Modular/FR/PULSEDELAY/index.html

alternating.bit · Post by **alternating.bit** » Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:22 pm

bwhittington wrote: Oh, jeez I like the would of that! Which delay do you use? Might be the straw that finally breaks me regarding ordering the Moon one.

I finally broke down and ordered the Moon one. I'm not sure if I'm more motivated to make cool use of gate delays or to make a better demonstration video than their drunk camera shaking, all style no substance one

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