flickr By Analogue Haven
more info via Muff's:
"Coming Soon...
The Pittsburgh Modular Timetable is a combination of a basic clock divider (the left hand section) and a voltage controlled pattern generator (for lack of a better term).
The divider produces quarter, half, whole & double whole-note divisions of the input signal. The patterns generated in the 2nd section range from the simple (or mundane, even an exact replica of the divider outputs) to the convoluted, depending on several factors - some adjustable in real time, some not.
Even in its basic configuration the Timetable is 'bent by design' it takes advantage of what could (should?) be considered errors to provide variations and unpredictable (but not random or chaotic) changes... all tied to a clock. The user can also take the "bends" further by swapping out one, or both, of the CMOS logic chips in the core of the circuit. Changing the logic chip changes the functionality of the Timetable creating a new set of behaviors to explore.
The primary intention of Timetable is to provide timed events, both predictable & inconsistent... a little like the average public transport system.
In practice, you can use the module to provide a set of straightforward divisions or as a whacked out gate spewing lunatic... and of course something, somewhere in the middle. It loves feedback. Sending one of the many outputs back into its CV or Digital control inputs will make it jerk and twist. A Binary system that sometimes gets stuck somewhere between 1 and 0.
Here is some audio of the Timetable in action. A basic oscillator and filter are used with the Timetable in this demo. The pitch of the oscillator, frequency of the filter, and the divider within the Timetable are all CV'd from different voltages available on the Timetable.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/252415/UNC_SEQ_TT_RND1.mp3
Complete sets of CMOS chips will be available separately so it will be easy to try different combinations of logic. The sets will include a pair of 5 different logic chips. (NOR, NAND, XOR, XNOR, AND).
The Timetable was designed by Thomas O'Connor (DGTom on Muff). His designs are a unique combination of utility and chaos. A perfect match for the VILFO! If you check the Muff archives, he has published a few of his great designs in the Music Tech DIY section. I am excited to have him on the team!
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www.pittsburghmodular.com"
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