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RCD Breakout version 1.1
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
New feature: Spread Mode
A new version of the RCD Breakout is now available. The feature set has been changed to incorporate Spread Mode. With Spread on, the outputs evenly space themselves across the entire division range instead of bunching up together. So instead of outputting /17, /18, /19, /20, /21... /24 in Max-Div-32 mode, it will output /4, /8, /12, /16, 20... /32. Rotating will cause the outputs to change by +/-1 which preserving the even spacing, so it will next rotate to /5, /9, /13.../29, /1
Also, in Max-Div-8 (fastest) mode, Spread will output only "musical" divisions based on triplets and sixteenth notes: /1, /2, /3, /4, /6, /8, /12, /16. Rotating in this mode will rotate amongst these musical divisions, so you will never get a /7 or /13.
What's new:- Read about Spread Mode in the User Manual v1.1
- Purchase an RCDBO kit or assembled module here
- Download firmware for updating an existing RCD to support Spread mode
- Kit parts list and Wiring guide
Skiff-friendly (48mm) RCD and SCM
Mon, Apr 9, 2012
48mm deep
The latest version of the Rotating Clock Divider and Shuffling Clock Multiplier are now 48mm deep, making them friendly with most skiffs and low-profile cases. All clock modules and kits shipped in 2012 are already the new low-profile depth!
Modular Meet-up at 4ms, Friday Feb 24
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
The second Austin modular synth meetup is was at the 4ms studio at 4704 East Cesar Chavez this Friday at 7pm. Bring your modular rig if you like, or we have plenty to go around.
Free, casual, fun.
Shoot us an email if you want more info.
New SCM firmware officially released
Tue, Feb 14, 2012A new version of the firmware for the Shuffling Clock Multiplier is out! Version 1.0.4 runs tighter, with less jitter (as can be detected using a modular video system), and an issue with spurious triggers has been fixed.
The firmware is available for free here if you wish to flash it to your SCM using an ISP programmer (such as the AVR ISP).
Or you may purchase a replacement chip for $6 here
PEG Audio Rate demo
Fri, Jan 20, 2012Demo of the Pingable Enevlope Generator run at audio rates
PEG Parameter Controller : New module at NAMM
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
The latest from 4ms, an expansion module for the Pingable Envelope Generator (P.E.G.) is being demonstrated at NAMM this weekend.
PEG Parameter Controller: 16 LED push buttons give access to all the system parameters of both channels on the PEG:
- Sync vs. Async modes: View current state and change between modes
- Gate or trigger for EOF/EOR jacks
- End-of-Fall or direct Tap Tempo Clock output for EOF jack
- End-or-Rise or Half-Rise output for EOR jack
- Skew Limiting (max 6ms rise or fall, no matter what CV/knob setting)
- Enable/disable ASR envelopes when gated with the ASync jack
- Force PEG to stop when external ping clock stops