Dual Mini Sequencer v2 Quick Demo

Published on May 4, 2020 Division6Labs

"Quick demo of the new v2 firmware for the Dual Mini Sequencer.

There's actually quite a bit going on here:
- XP IN in RUN/RESET mode to synchronize sequencers with external pushbutton
- Top sequencer controlling pitch, gate and slew/slide
- Bottom sequencer controlling kick, snare (using various gate timings to modify rhythm) and filter accent
- Using LIVE TRANSPOSE mode to transpose pitch as well as loop back to start

You can learn more about the new v2 features here: https://division-6.com/products/dual-..."

Division 6 Mini Sequencer V2 Now Available

via Division 6

"At long last, v2 firmware for the Business Card Sequencer and Dual Mini Sequencer has arrived! Here are some of the new features you have to look forward to:

7 sequence memories
5 song memories (string sequences together)
SLUR- change pitch between steps without firing gate
Variable gate timing (including ratcheting)
ACC can be set to drop or not drop between steps, or follow gate timing for that step
Auto-advance step when programming
Live transpose (use the keyboard to shift entire sequence up or down while running)
Live edit (buttons you push while running get saved to the sequence)
1X mode (disable to use XP IN as a reset without requiring an external gate mixer)
Clock out (use ACC out jack to output clock if using internal clock)
Nothing has changed about the sequencer hardware except that v2 uses a different microcontroller IC (PIC16F1788)(the old one was full). To upgrade, simply swap out the chip. The firmware/chips are now the same for both the Business Card Sequencer and the Dual Mini Sequencer, so just install the chip and it will auto-detect which hardware you have."

COVID-19 IDM Live jam / eurorack modular synths / novation circuit / ambient music

Published on Apr 5, 2020 HAGIWO modular synthesizer channel

"my first IDM jam with COVID-19 voice sampling.

Voice sample by erica synths sample drum is triggerd by division6 sequencer modula."

KnobCon 2019 last vid - with Shoegaze!

Published on Sep 11, 2019 SynthMania

Check out Division 6's booth! How cool is that?

"My last vid from Knobcon 2019...with Shoegaze galore :-D
Guitar: the great Peter McGuire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgW...
Bass: me
Drums: Miss Linn
FX: BigSky"

See the Knobcon label below for more Knobcon coverage!

Division6 SQ816 Analog Step Sequencer

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via this auction

"Manufacturer Description

The sequencer for the Mattson Mini Modular is available in the Eurorack format. One 52HP panel includes all the functions of the main sequencer and the expansion module. Here are some of the sequencer’s basic features:

2 rows of 8 steps, or daisy-chain them for a 16-step sequence.

A user tap-tempo mode that overrides the internal VC or external Clocks providing both timing and gate-length.

Global and Individual stage 0/+1 octave shift.

Three user-selectable gate length outputs: Short, follow (the clock duty cycle) and long.

Row 1 and/or row 3 quantized/linear output selection (1V/O format)

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Micro synthesizer kit

Published on Mar 17, 2019 UFO LFO

"Just built this little division 6 synthesizer from a kit. Has C.V. and gate inputs did not work well with the Korg SQ 1 as yet, still debugging. Most the sound features seem to be working has dual lfo's and strange cross modulation of pitch and VCA basic filter no rez and A R envelope"

The Division 6 Business Card Synthesizer

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Quick demo of the Business Card Synthesizer

A post shared by Division 6 (@division6labs) on Feb 12, 2019 at 2:38pm PST

via Division 6

"The Business Card Synthesizer is a tiny synth that can be connected to a Business Card Sequencer, other synth gear, or played by itself.

These fun little kits were introduced at Knobcon 2018 as a build workshop. Now you can get your very own.

Headphones can be connected directly to the output of the synth, and there are plenty of knobs to play with, so you can easily make noises anywhere. Great for learning about synthesizers!

Features

Pulse, square, triangle, and sawtooth waves
Glide
2 LFOs with pulse, square, saw, triangle and ramp shapes
Attack / Decay
Low-pass filter
Sample and Hold
Manual gate trigger (can be locked on)
Course and fine-tune controls
Inputs

Power (7-15VDC)
CV
Gate
Outputs

Audio (for headphones or other synthesizer)
The Business Card Oscillator is available in several versions:

Fully Assembled

The synth is all built, tested, and ready to go! Just connect it up and start making noise.

Assembled w/ Enclosure

Built, ready to go, and installed in a custom enclosure.

Kit

We send you a board and a bag of parts so you can build it yourself. Difficulty level = medium (it’s all through-hole, but some of the soldering is kind of small). The kit includes:

PCB
Preprogrammed Microcontroller
All required parts to build kit
PCB/Chip Combo

If you’ve already got plenty of parts in your junk drawer or just want to source your own components, you can get this PCB/Chip combo. Includes:

Main PCB
Preprogrammed PIC Chip"

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Synthrotek OBEY | Modular Vignette Series

Published on Oct 4, 2018 File Transfer Protocol

"Playing with the new OBEY module from Synthrotek. OBEY is a dual-function module: one half envelope follower and one half attenuverter / offset generator. I'm using the envelope follower in a feedback type path from the vco which is running through the Fold module in order to modulate the resonance on the LPG. The percussion is provided by two DS-M modules, and all of the sequence is coming from the Division 6 Labs Dual Mini Sequencer."

companyofquail shrolca mutable shruthi in volca size teaser

Published on Jun 30, 2018 companyofquail

New Shrolca Digital Wavecycle Shruthi Synthesizer on Kickstarter

Via Kickstarter where you'll find additional videos and details.

Cool synth art below!

"The Shrolca is one of the most powerful synthesizers for it's size made today. The foundation is the Mutable Instrument's Shruthi. The Shruthi has a powerful sound engine and analog filter. This offering is no different. It has the same Digital wavecycle oscillators and sequencers and modulation matrix with a classic transistor ladder 24dB voltage controlled filter. Our other inspiration was the popular Korg line on mini synthesizers, the Volca series. We have included a touch activated MIDI keyboard that makes performances in the closet fun! The prototype featured on this campaign page has a wooden box but, the production unit will have a machined aluminum body that is less than an inch deep.

The keyboard, sequencer and arp can all transmit midi data to the midi output. Please see videos below for rundown of options and info on some of the many capabilities of the synth.

Other improvements included in the production unit will be: thicker flat black coating to the faceplate, thicker solder for the touchplates, and higher quality materials used for the faceplate. There will also be a eurorack mounting frame with cv i/o available as a separate accessory.

manual

Risks and challenges

We have been working on this synthesizer for a little over two years, the only challenge we have left will be to have the units manufactured. These have been prototyped multiple times and we are satisfied with the results. We already have quotes and machine time reserved to manufacture and have ready to ship by October."

Postcard & poster art by Brett Marcus Cook, original quail concept by Laura L. Knowles

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Division 6 Business Card Sequencer Enclosures

via Division 6

"An enclosure kit is now available for the sequencer. The top panel is a PCB, and the sides and bottom are made from laser-cut acrylic."

You can find them here.

George Mattson Announces His Retirement and the Division 6 SWAN II Eurorack System

This one is in via George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular. Back on September 15, 2007, I posted a little teaser that would eventually launch Mattson back into the synth manufacturing world. He is the man behind the Syntar - the original keytar synthesizer, and the SWAN (Syntar Without A Neck) was the follow-up non-keytar version. It's fitting and an honor that George Mattson is announcing his retirement and a new SWAN here on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Hello to all of my dear synth friends, customers, and associates.

After 45 years of involvement in the synthesizer community, it is time for me to retire.

The community is on the right track with some extremely talented, enthusiastic people that can carry on the vision while I step back and focus on actually learning to play the gear I have acquired throughout the years. What a concept…

I thank all of you for the support and friendship that you have provided to me throughout the years. It has been very humbling and I bow to all of you.

I am currently working on my last system design along with my little brother Scott Rise of Division 6. He will be the “manufacturer” and sales point for the S.W.A.N. II.

It’s basically a 60HP 3U complete system. It has 3 VCOs and two separate voice chains. It contains a sequencer, arpeggiator, and the VCOs can be split to upper/lower priority for duophonic operations.

The main 60HP unit has Basic I/O.

For patching ability, there will be a 24HP expander that provides access to more I/O. It will also have sequencer program save/recall functions and the ability to set MIDI channels via the control panel. The two VCF notch outputs will also be accessible.

The main system VCOs will have continuously variable waveform mixing between triangle, square, and saw outputs similar to the EML 101 style of mixing. Both VCFs will also have continuously variable mode mixing between LP, BP, and HP, also like the EML 101.

There will be a 20HP expander panel that will allow for VC control of the VCO waveform mixing and the VCF mode mixing, along with a couple of cascaded buffered multiples and a couple of cascaded clock dividers/square wave sub generators.

That’s it in a nutshell. I’ve been working on this since May of last year and have been trying to balance my time between this design and getting ready to retire.

Price point? Not enough info yet to determine. Probably under $1K for the main unit.
Release date? June/July? As soon as we can. We may crowdfund manufacturing, but we need to accumulate more data first.

Once I have retired, I will still be doing custom system builds. I can’t totally pull away from this art.

Again, thank all of you for your support, and I’ll see you at Knobcon.

George Mattson"

Division 6 Dual Mini Sequencer Eurorack Module

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Division 6 DUAL MINI SEQUENCER

A few pics of my new Division 6 DUAL MINI SEQUENCER!!! Two racked shots below.

I am looking forward to giving this one a go this weekend. It's a dual 16 step sequencer that can run each sequence either independently or linked. Each one has a five octave range and offers an accent out, which should be very interesting in adding that extra dynamic to sequences.

The following is a recap on what these can do via the Division 6 website, for those that missed the announcement back in March:

"Why would you need more than one sequencer? Why would you need mini sequencers?

More sequencers = more steps
Use one for playing notes and the other for transposing those notes
Can be used as a clock divider
Run in parallel for multiple CVs / triggers
Each one gives you the standard CV and gate out, plus an ACC out (Accent? Accessory?) Use it to open up a filter, enable a glide, trigger a drum, or whatever you can think of.

The two sequencers will run completely independently, or you can daisy-chain them using the XP IN/OUT jacks to create sequences of any length.

Each sequencer has its own internal clock to get you up and running in a hurry, but you can connect an external clock if you need greater control of tempo or want to sync with other devices.

The module stores your latest sequence even when the power has been removed.

While this kit is designed to give you a Eurorack module, the PCB patterns for the jacks also have holes that will accept Johnson/Cinch-style banana jacks. There are also standoff holes on the main PCB, so you can mount them behind your own custom panel.

This module has lots of LEDs and is very shiny, but only two of them are ever on at a time which keeps it from loading down your power supply.

Inputs

CLK IN (External clock input)

XP IN (Expansion input; Starts sequencer back at step 1. Use for daisy-chaining multiple units)
Outputs

XP OUT (Sends pulse when sequencer goes past last step. Use for daisy-chaining multiple units)

CV OUT
GATE OUT
ACC OUT (Can be programmed on or off in each sequence step)


Features

CV OUT covers 5 octaves, and can be tuned using front-accessible trim pot

Sequences can be set to any length up to 16 steps by using LOOP feature

Setting a step to REST holds previous pitch and doesn't fire GATE

In Standby mode, sequencer can be used as a tiny keyboard without altering programmed sequences


Specifications

Power supply: +/-12VDC (reverse-polarity protected!).
Power supply (Optional): +/-15VDC
Current draw: 30ma(+12V) / 0ma(-12V) / 0ma (+5)
Width: 18HP
Depth: 0.83in / 21mm
Includes

Main PCB
Panel PCB
Preprogrammed Microcontrollers
All required parts to build kit
Doepfer-style Power Cable
(4) M3 x 6mm Rack Screws w/ Nylon Washers"

Modular On The Spot - "Rain Dance" At Seward Park

Published on Oct 11, 2017 John L Rice

"This is my set from the MOTS event at Seward Park in Seattle WA USA October 7th 2017. *(also very short clips of the other performers at the end as a bonus)

Again I used my little Canon M5 mirror-less camera but this time with an 8mm fish-eye lens. Audio is a direct recording from the mixing desk. (thanks Bradley!)"

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer on top.

Update:

"Gear used in order of appearance:

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Knobcon 2017 Videos by Synth Expert

Published on Sep 17, 2017 Synth Expert

Playlist:
Yamaha Montage Spiralizer Effect - Knobcon 2017
KV Gear Vixen at Knobcon 2017
Synthrotek at Knobcon 2017
Elektron Analog Heat at Knobcon 2017
Elektron Digitakt at Knobcon 2017
Analogue Solutions Fusebox at Knobcon 2017
Polyfusion at Knobcon 2017
Division 6 Dual Mini Sequencer at Knobcon 2017
Bob Moog Foundation at KnobCon 2017
Novation Circuit MonoStation at Knobcon 2017
Mystic CIrcuits at Knobcon 2017
Roland D-05 First Look - Knobcon 2017
Roland SE-02 Analog Synth at Knobcon 2017
Modal Craft Synths at Knobcon 2017
Korg Vox Continental at Knobcon 2017
WMD Arpitecht at Knobcon 2017
Doctor Synth Loves ROMplers - Knobcon 2017
Universal Audio at Knobcon 2017
Delptronics Analog Drum Machine - Knobcon 2017

Division 6 Dual Mini Sequencer In the Flesh

Spotted this on on Synthrotek here.

Nice to see it in the flesh. Previously we only had the render with details posted here.

You can see what appears to be two Dual Mini Sequencers merged into one larger panel at 3:12 in this video.

Creating chord progressions with modular sequencers

Steve Castellano
Published on Aug 6, 2017

"Use two sequencers in your modular to create chromatic and diatonic chord progressions."

Jamming out on a YM3812 and some drum modules

Reckless Experimentation Audio LLC
Published on Aug 2, 2017

"Jamming out on a YM3812 V2. with some drum modules"

Division 6 sequencers at 3:12 in there as well.

Pmfoundations 3080 VCO

Published on Apr 26, 2017 Randy Piscione

"This is a demo of the 3080 VCO from Pmfoundations. Find out more at https://www.tindie.com/stores/pmfound.... Near the start I mentioned 'VCA' instead of 'VCO.' Oops."

via Pmfoundations:

"Compact 6HP VCO for Eurorack Modular synthesizers

DIY - PCB AND PANEL ONLY

This is a compact Triangle Core VCO. You can install your classic CA3080 OTA chips or use a modern LM13700 instead. The PCB has the option to use either chip.

This VCO has been shrunk to the minimum size possible so you can maximize the remaining space in your rack, while packing in a wealth of functionality:

Triangle, pulse and sine wave forms
1/V octave input + variable Linear FM CV and variable Exponential FM CV
Adjustable pulse width and variable PWM CV input
6HP Eurorack with our panel
This is a low component count project so you can have high quality VCOs in your rack with minimum expense.

Build it yourself - This is a set of one high quality PCB and front panel ONLY for users who want to purchase their own components and build their own module. Some product photos above show COMPLETED build.

This module will fit perfectly into a 6HP Eurorack space.

Comprehensive manuals, parts lists and component shopping carts are provided in the documentation link for building, testing and using the module."