via Andrew of Vedic Space Program"The Doepfer Schaltwerk is an amazing sequencer, because it can run eight different MIDI track sequences simultaneously with 3 cv outs per track (1 pitch, 1 velocity and 1 gate) for a total of 24 cv outs. Each of the eight tracks has sixteen steps that can be turned on or off by pushing the LED buttons which turn red when set to trigger. There were 317 of the now discontinued Schaltwerks made according to an e-mail from Dieter Doepfer. I use it for sequencing drum patterns to the Vermona DRM Mk II. MIDI track 1 triggers the bass drum, MIDI track 2 triggers the snare and MIDI tracks 3 and 4 trigger the high hats. I like a very basic drum sound, but you could have a track to trigger all eight of the DRM's drum channels. Because of the push button LED grid, it is easy to change patterns while playing a sequence. The patterns can be save into 4 banks of 32 patterns each. The patterns can be saved as songs or linked as a set of 2 or 4 patterns. I also use it to do chords patterns for my Vermona Performer. The Schaltwerks are rare and I haven't seen any reviews or videos of it in operation so I thought that Matrixsynth readers would enjoy seeing a picture and a description. I need to borrow a video camera and post a Schaltwerk video. Apparently "schaltwerk" translates as "switching device" in English."
You know, I almost bought one of what turned out to be the last production run of these when I bought my Schrittmacher instead. I haven't second-guessed the Schrittmacher purchase for a second, but it sure would be nice to have a Schaltwerk.
ReplyDeleteDid they stop making these? I can not find very much info about them on the net. Seems like the ideal hardware sequencer.
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