"we’re bringing the grid to the modular synth.
no computers to mediate. no complicated setup. plug into a front-mount usb jack and it’s ready to go. a new form of gesture, live performance, and deep data is now possible within this intuitive and expansive system.
we’re happy to announce white whale, the first in a series.
white whale
grid-enabled live probabilistic step sequencer
september 2014
retail price: $280
requirements: monome grid controller (see note below *)
format: eurorack
width: 6hp
depth: 40mm (“skiff friendly”)
power: 12v: 18ma, -12v: 17ma, 5v: 42ma (grid unconnected), up to 600ma (grid connected, see note below **)
white whale is the culmination of methods and experiments based on a decade of step sequencer design for the grid.
a monome grid is plugged into the front panel of the module, serving as a complete interface. the sequencer continues running when the grid is disconnected, facilitating both live performance and precomposed playback of generative systems.
a sixteen step loop is the foundation. 4 triggers can be toggled per step, along with two separate cv values. 0-10v cv can be dialed via a parameter knob, copied from other steps, and tuned up and down via the grid. a cv map mode is provided for creating scales, and preset scales are recallable.
a probability index is provided independently for the triggers and each cv channel. these can serve as step mutes (at 0 or 100 percent) or chance possibility per step (for fills, emergent melody generation, etc). each cv step can be set to have a choice of several values.
sixteen patterns are quickly accessible. for longer sequences these patterns can be strung together in any determined order, including chance possibilities between pattern selection.
sets of patterns are storable to internal flash memory for instant recall on power-up.
timing can be internal (controlled via a panel pot) or externally triggered. loop lengths and positions can be set intuitively on the grid.
many subtle additional features make this instrument incredibly versatile yet approachable, introducing possibilities far beyond the standard step sequencer."
monome modular grid comparison from tehn on Vimeo.
"a quick visual comparison of monome grid functionality on the modular.
full variable-brightness supported on grids produced 2012 and later."
white whale - possibilities from tehn on Vimeo.
http://monome.org
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