Sequencer

Model SQ816

Features

Work has been progressing on this module. It has also changed.

Here's the preliminary information...

There will be four products derived from this joint endeavor between Mattson Mini Modular and Division 6:

1: The revised MMM format 3-wide main sequencer

2: A 2-wide Sequencer expansion module

3: A combined stand-alone unit housed in a (to be determined) case with a power entry

4: A stand-alone version in a 52HP Euro format manufactured and available from Division 6.

(Same size and layout as the 'stand-alone' panel.)

The following features have been added to the basic system:

Can use any power scheme from +/- 8V to +/- 15V. The only difference is the main gate output level will be 1V less than the supply.

Plugged the power in backward? No problem. The system figures it out and gets what it needs. No dead system, no blown parts.

Rows 1 and 3 can be daisy chained to provide 16-channel sequencing.

A user tap-tempo mode that overrides the internal VC or external Clocks providing both timing and gate-length.

Global and Individual stage 0/+1 octave shift.

Three user-selectable gate length outputs: Short, follow(the clock duty cycle) and long.

Row 1 and/or row 3 quantized/linear output selection (1V/O format)

I/O re-design to allow for easy daisy-chaining of multiple systems.

Run-on-Gate (ROG) input added to allow for sequencer stage advance only during a gate applied to the input.

Pause, Including Gate (PIG) operation in Run Mode.

Ping-Pong and random modes added to directional options. Switching back to Ping-Pong from Random re-enters at the same point and direction that it left at.

Manual push-button (or, footswitch) mute during forward, Ping-Pong/Random or reverse run operations.

Standard stage advance (SON) or, Start-on Stage (SOS) operation: The sequencer starts on the stage it is set to on the next valid clock cycle without having to preset it to the stage prior to the stage you want it to start on.

Zoned mute for selecting main gate mute while allowing the expansion gate out function. Or, both muted.

Features added and included in the Expansion Module, the Stand-alone Module and the Euro module versions:

16 independent stage gate outputs (+5V)

Additional I/O to assist with multiple system expansion.

A foot switch jack that parallels the panel pushbutton or, can be configured with a jumper for use with future features.

MIDI output providing note on/off, note value and octave shifts for recording the programmed events on a MIDI recorder.

User selectable MIDI output channel. Or, MIDI channel sequencing. MIDI can be programmed to output dual channel or dual note.

USB port for updating the software version from the web.

Panel Overview

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Availability

This module is almost available. Debugging now. (and, having a ball doing it) Manufacturing runs are starting soon

Best guess for shipping is November or December 2012, Providing the test boards work properly.

The following price structure has been calculated:

3X wide Main Sequencer Module: $729.00

2X wide Expansion Module: $239.00

Stand-Alone version with case and power entry: $?.00

Note: studying case options to provide custom length Euro skiffs for customers wishing to consolidate some of their existing modules with the SQ816.

We are also offering customers a pre-manufacturing promotion providing free domestic shipping and a 5% discount.

Inquire at info@mattsonminimodular.com

To Pre-order, visit MMM shopping cart

Or, visit Division 6 shopping cart

Division 6, 52HP Euro format version: $970

Combines both: the main SQ816 sequencer and the SQ816 Exp expansion module into one, 52 HP module.

Preliminary specifications:

MMM SQ816 module current:

I+ = 74 mA

I- = 31 mA

MMM SQ816EX Expansion module current:

I+ = 12 mA

I- = 1 mA

Division 6 52HP Eurorack module:

I+ = 86 mA

I- = 32 mA

Updated 10-21-2012