Grayscale Algorhythm vs Nord Drum 2

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"Short clip showing one Algorhythm and two Binary modules sequencing a Nord Drum 2.

Steps 1 and 3 of the Algorhythm are patched out to one Binary (off screen). The combined trigger output is sent to the first input of the ND, triggering the noisy low-frequency sound.

Steps 2, 4, and 6 are patched to another Binary and manipulated further during playback. The output of this Binary is patched to the second input of the ND, triggering a high-frequency FM sound.

Steps 5 and 7 are patched directly to the third and fourth trigger inputs of the ND.

Step 8 is patched through the first channel of the Triatt and then sent to the fifth trigger input of the ND. Using the Triatt provides a way to dampen the intensity of the trigger or mute it completely.

The Pattern output of the Algorhythm is patched through the second channel of the Triatt and then sent to the sixth trigger input of the ND. This triggers a short pitched blip that also chokes the other sounds, giving a choppy vibrato effect as the decay of the other five sounds is cut off abruptly (audible around 1:11).

The pattern switches between random and linear playback after every 16 clock pulses, creating a beat that bounces back and forth between a repetitive segment and a completely random segment. This is done by patching a 1/32 clock divider from the A160 to the Mode CV input of the Algorhythm. Turning steps 1-8 on and off during playback provides additional variation.

Apart from an oscillator to provide a clock source for the Algorhythm, no other modules were used. All sounds are being generated by the Nord Drum 2."