Signal Arts Tetra MAPS v3.1

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http://www.signalarts.ca/satspecs.html#tetraspecs

NAMM: Winter NAMM 2010: Big City Music

Pics of the Big City Music at NAMM 2010

Featured:
http://bigcitymusic.com/
Booth included:
4ms Pedals
Analogue Systems
Cwejman
Dewanatron
Diabolical Devices
Dirty Boy Pedals
Eowave
flight of harmony
Ham Heart
Jomox
Mellotron

Metasonix (Eric Barbour)
Sherman
Signal Arts
Surfin Kangaro
Malekko / Wiard

If I missed any, let me know! I forget the name of the orange red device in the bottom image. I've posted it a number of times. It's on the tip of my tounge, but I can't freakin remember. It's driving me crazy! :)

Update via Josh Humphrey and Dan in the comments: It's the 4ms Bend Matrix Joy Toy. Some previous posts including video here.

I met Roger Cordell owner of Big City Music, Josh Humphrey of Big City Music, Eric Barbour of Metasonix, Shagghie, and Wolfgang Michalowicz of Surfin Kangaroo. All great people. Be sure to see this video on the Surfin Kangaroo and this video on the Metasonix D-1000. Click here for a search on bigcitymusic which will bring up more videos of what was shown at NAMM.

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Tetra MAPS, VCS, Noisering, Atoner

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"We're just messing around using the Tetra MAPS as a master clock/pitch source. Modules for this patch: Malekko/Wiard Borg, Boogie, Noisering, Anti Oscillator(primary osc) ; Bananalogue/Serge VCS (slewing CV from The Tetra) ; 4ms Atoner(CV mixer and secondary osc) Noise Swash for fuzziness ; Analogue Systems rs60 EG(off camera). There's some really great sounds coming out of the Anti Oscillator. Pairing it with the Borg as a low pass gate sounds super awesome. We're still amazed by the Malekko Wiard modules. Affordable and super BadA$$ sounding!"

Signal Arts MAPS Sequencer

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"The MAPS is a killer 8 step analog sequencer. It handles 16 banks of 8 sequences, able to run multiple concurrent sequences, chaining sequences to other sequences, modulating sequences by each other, and sending the sequencer output to any of three cv+gate pairs as well as up to 32 channels of MIDI.

Sequences can run at different speeds from each other, sync'd to external trigger, external clock, each with different step lengths. Each step can send modulation data, of course!

Sequences can also be triggered to play from the buttons on the front. Very playable!

It's a bit of a swiss army knife in that it can speak both MIDI and CV at the same time. The CV can talk to anything: S-Trig for Moog, V/Oct as well as the Korg Hz/Oct standard."

TetraMaps Basic

YouTube via dkimcg
"TetraMaps synced to midi clock from the Machinedrum. TetraMaps sequences Flame Talking Synth and the modular synth. Not very musically interesting, but a simple demonstration of the TetraMaps used with midi and analog CV gear. Space Echo thrown in at end for fun."

Signal Arts Tetra MAPS Sequencer -Polyphonic Modular Patch

YouTube via bigcitymusic http://bigcitymusic.com/
"Yes. It's true. Not only can you create insane sequences with the MAPS but you can also use it as a four-voice polyphonic MIDI to CV converter! It works! We've patched four separate Analogue Systems mono voices, osc, adsr, vca and the outputs are mixed together. The Tetra's four sets of CV/Gate are routed to the mono voices to control oscillator pitches and trigger the envelope generators. The Tetra is great at allocating the voices. Holy cow! Polyphonic modular. The possibilities! Just make sure you have plenty of patch cords ;) In this video we
're actually using the tabetop version of the MAPS but the Euro module does it too! Please excuse the boring patch and keyboard playing. Thanks for watching!"

Signal Art Tetra MAPS Sequencer in Eurorack Format

YouTube via bigcitymusic http://bigcitymusic.com
"The MAPS sequencer, short for MIDI Analog Performance Sequencer, is now in Eurorack modular synth format! The Tetra MAPS is an incredibly versatile sequencer, capable of producing beautifully complex multi-channel sequences or your simple everyday sequences. The MAPS has four(!) MIDI-CV converters as well as up to 32 midi channel outputs. This short demo shows multiple sequences "chasing" each other. You can set the gate time per step, which can give you some wonderful rhythmic variation as well as some nice random melodies. By pushing the corresponding encoder, you start a particular sequence. You can start and retrigger all of the sequences multiple times too. Awesome!

We're sending our control voltages to three Analogue Systems voices, each patched a bit differently. All are using the rs95 oscillator with fine tuner. One has an rs100 Low Pass filter, one a Comb Filter, and all three mixed are running into the amazing Reverb/Chorus module."

Signal Arts Tetra MAPS Sequencer in Eurorack

via the Big City Music blog

"...a sequencer that is more robust, versatile, flexible, intuitive and user-friendly than any other comparable sequencer. Which other sequencer allows you infinite virtual tracks, modulations or multiple, REAL-TIME versions of one sequence? Which other step sequencer allows polyphony with only one sequence?"

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Signal Arts midi analog sequencer

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"Signal Arts analog midi sequencer/midi to CV converter. it's very flexible and will work with any modular or synth or CV/gate analog gear and will also sequence any midi gear or send midi back to your computer or do all of those at the same time! it's on e seriously flexible beast that can very easily be configured to work in any way you want. It's the most solid midi/cv converter i've ever used and functions in that capacity very well.

it also has some sophisticated and unique sequencing abilities. you can modulate one sequence with another, chain sequences, run in pendullum mode, run sequences in parallel sync'd to different timings or running free, trigger sequences form midi notes and much more!
it has several different trigger modes and built in slew or portamento for notes and also controller data and polyphonic use (depending on your synth of course)
3 CV outputs (configurable to V/oct or Hz/octave to support a wide variety of older synths for example korg MS-20 MS-10 etc)
3 gate outputs (switchable to S-trig for moogs! see pics of back panel)
clock input
clock output
din sync out put for older roland machines (303, 606, 202 etc)
1 midi in
2 midi outs (one switchable to a midi thru see pics for back panel

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Tetra Maps Diabolical EX-800 Echobox

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"We're using the super unique Signal Arts Tetra Maps Sequencer to run the Diabolical Devices modified Korg EX-800 into the SubDecay Echobox delay pedal.

The Tetra Maps is unlike any other sequencer. You can sequence up to thirty-two MIDI channels as well as four CV and gate outputs for modular and analog synths. The Tetra Maps is not your conventional sequencer, although you could do some pretty normal sequencing if you wanted. The Tetra allows you to fire off multiple sequences at the same time, on the same channel or on different ones. Crazy chasing sequences, continuous controller mayhem, and MIDI to CV are all included in this genius piece.

The Diabolical Devices EX-800 sounds good! We forgot to mention in the last video that you can also process external sounds via the 1/4" jack on the front. Nice.

The Echobox delay pedal from SubDecay is an incredible sounding pedal. Especially for the price! It's a pretty standard delay with the very welcome feature of LFO modulation to the echoes. From subtle pitch modulations to all out swishing echo madness, SubDecay has outdone themselves. And yes. It will self oscillate, sending your sounds into the stratosphere and beyond."

NAMM: NAMM 2009 - Signal Arts Tetra MAPS sequencer at Big City Music booth

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here is the latest from Signal Arts at the Big City Music booth. The all new Tetra MAPS sequencer offers so many possibilities. Here is just a taste."

NAMM: Signal Arts Tetra Maps

image via fdiskc

Midi Analog Performance Step Sequencer

You can find the pdf with details on the Signal Arts home page. Smaller scale JPG below. See the label at the bottom of this post for some prior posts featuring the Tetra Maps.

NAMM: NAMM 2009 -Big City Music Booth

"Here's an overview of our booth this year. You can see shots of the new Metasonix eurorack modules and the new KV-100 Assblaster. You can also see the new Signal Arts Tetra Maps sequencer, the new Sherman Rodec Restyler, all of the Jomox Products, a giant Analogue Systems modular, pieces from Diabolical Devices and Folktek, as well as Cwejman, King Capitol Punishment, Bleep Labs L.L. Electronics Rozzbox, Schippman, Malekko, Vermona and more. We'll be making some demo videos shortly. Stay tuned!"

Signal Arts MAPS Sequencer

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"PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
With over a dozen new features added to MAPS core design, expect to use a sequencer that is more robust, versatile, flexible, intuitive and user-friendly than any other comparable sequencer. Which other sequencer allows you infinite virtual tracks, modulations or multiple, REAL-TIME versions of one sequence? Which other step sequencer allows polyphony with only one sequence?
24 Banks
of 8 Sequences
of 8 Steps
of 7 Parameters
And Multiple Virtual Sequences
Per-Step Note, Pitch, Velocity, Controller
Per-Step Duration and Note Duration
Per-Step Glide/Slew Rate
A Full-Featured Three Channel Polyphonic MIDI to CV Converter"

via brian c

Signal Arts TETRA MAPS

"Maximum versatility meets real-time control... with the turn of a knob!

With over a dozen new features added to MAPS core design, expect to use a sequencer that is more robust, versatile, flexible, intuitive and user-friendly than any other comparable sequencer. Which other sequencer allows you infinite virtual tracks, modulations or multiple, REAL-TIME versions of one sequence? Which other step sequencer allows polyphony with only one sequence?

* 24 Banks
* of 8 Sequences
* of 8 Steps
* of 7 Parameters
* And Multiple Virtual Sequences
* Per-Step Note, Pitch, Velocity, Controller
* Per-Step Duration and Note Duration
* Per-Step Glide/Slew Rate
* A Full-Featured Three Channel Polyphonic MIDI to CV Converter

Also:
TETRA MAPS
* 4 Channel Control Voltage Output
* In a new compact table-top / rack-mountable format
* More sequences and feature addition memory

Additional Features
Revision 3 software will Include
* More sequence banks with larger sequences
* Computer and midi controller networking"

http://www.signalarts.ca/

ça commence jeune

flickr by de'fchild.

"My 5 month old nephew jamming out with an analogue sequencer!"

Signal Arts MAPS

via moni. De'fchild is actually the label run by moni's brother. His artist name is "Ruoho Ruotsi." You can see his flickr set here and his MySpace page here.

Signal Arts MIDI Analog Performance Sequencer (MAPS)

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Details:
" * A Full-Featured Three Channel Polyphonic MIDI to CV Converter (3 CV / 3 Gate Outs)
* 24 Banks
* of 8 Sequences
* of 8 Steps
* of 7 Parameters
* And Multiple Virtual Sequences
* Per-Step Note, Pitch, Velocity, Controller
* Per-Step Duration and Note Duration
* Per-Step Glide/Slew Rate
* DIN Sync
* Clock Input

- See Signal Arts details and demos: http://www.signalarts.ca"