seqSQUARED: The Analogue Pattern Generator -- Demo #3

YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by hexinverterDOTnet

"seqSQUARED is a do it yourself ("DIY") kit and eurorack assembled module for analog modular synthesis. It will be available shortly in multiple package options:

- Fully assembled and tested Eurorack module
- Eurorack kit (for DIY)
- Universal kit (for DIY)
- Bare PCB + Microcontroller (for DIY)

It takes up to four sequencers' CV and Gate as input and allows you to arrange them into larger patterns up to 32 steps in length. It generates patterns much the same way you would in Fruity Loops or other software, except with analog hardware.

It is a perfect companion to an array of hexinverter.net sympleSEQs!

It works very similarly to the many sequential switches available on the market today, like the Doepfer A-151 or Fonitronik switch, except that it is programmable. Meaning, you can program arbitrary patterns of sequences to make musical arrangements, not just go A, B, C, D, repeat, like with most sequential switches.

This module is meant to FEEL analog. It uses potentiometers and 5mm LEDs, NOT LCDs or menu-driven editing. Because of this analog user interface, it is quite fast and painless to program once you have used it for a few minutes.

Once everything has settled down after pre-orders are shipped, kits and modules will be available in hexinverter.net's online shop as well, at:

http://www.hexinverter.net

Australian folks can purchase a module in-store and online at: http://www.rhythmactive.com.au

Throw yourself on the mailing list to be notified when it is ready to ship (don't worry, no spam):

http://blog.hexinverter.net/?page_id=14"

via Hex Inverter on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

seqSQUARED: The Analogue Pattern Generator [Poor quality Demo #2]

YouTube Published on Jun 30, 2012 by hexinverterDOTnet

"seqSQUARED is a do it yourself ("DIY") kit and eurorack assembled module for analog modular synthesis. It will be available shortly in multiple package options:

- Fully assembled and tested Eurorack module
- Eurorack kit (for DIY)
- Universal kit (for DIY)
- Bare PCB + Microcontroller (for DIY)

It takes up to four sequencers' CV and Gate as input and allows you to arrange them into larger patterns up to 32 steps in length.

Note: Please excuse seqSQUARED's nakedness (lack of front panel) and the poor image/sound quality. The new front panel has not arrived yet, and I do not have a decent quality video camera at my disposal right now. You can view the first demo video for a better quality image of what the module will roughly look like when it is done, by viewing the other video in this channel.

It is a perfect companion to an array of hexinverter.net sympleSEQs!

It works very similarly to the many sequential switches available on the market today, except that it is programmable. Meaning, you can program arbitrary patterns of sequences to make musical arrangements, not just go A, B, C, D, repeat, like with most sequential switches.

This module is meant to FEEL analog. It uses potentiometers and 5mm LEDs, NOT LCDs or menu-driven editing. Because of this analog user interface, it is quite fast and painless to program once you have used it for a few minutes.

For more information, and to pre-order this module in kit or assembled form before the campaign time runs out, please visit the Indiegogo page here:

http://igg.me/p/89405?a=227451

NOTE: Modules and kits will begin shipping end of July to mid-August after the campaign ends and funds are transferred.

Once the campaign is over and everything has settled down after pre-orders, kits and modules will be available in hexinverter.net's online shop as well, at:

http://www.hexinverter.net"

seqSQUARED: The Analogue Pattern Generator

YouTube Published on May 14, 2012 by hexinverterDOTnet

You might remember the video from this previous post. The following is an update with some additional info via Hex Inverter:

"Technically speaking it is a user-programmable analogue switch. It allows users to plug multiple CV/Gate sequencers in (up to 4 at a time) and generate arrangements of those sequencers.

In other words, it can function on a basic level as a simple module that takes, say, 4 individual 16-step sequencers, and turns them into one seamless 64 step sequencer, much the same way any sequential switch does.

What makes it unique, however, is the fact that you get to actually program the order in which the sequencers are arranged (up to 16 sequences long can make up a pattern). You could in other words go (sequencers A to B): A, B, C, D, D, B, C, A, whatever!

Programming is done via a primarily analogue user interface (potentiometers and LEDs instead of rotary encoders and LCDs), so, while the module technically relies on a microcontroller for this programmability, it feels right at home in an analogue modular environment.

The module also includes a couple of unique features (both voltage controllable). One is that it has a built in clock divider, which selects the length of the sequence you are using. The other is a feature I call "Chaos", which is simply a random chance that on a new note, instead of playing the CV/gate from the sequencer you've programmed for it to play, it selects a random one of the sequencers you have plugged in. So, you could create some interesting musical effects by loading up 4 sequencers and CVing the chaos % chance input!

I am offering this project in:

PCB form: Includes a set of PCBs and a programmed microcontroller. Users source their own components.

Universal Kit form: No pots/jacks, etc. included -- just the logic electronics, so users can select their own format

Eurorack Kit form: Includes a beautiful 26HP panel made by Re:Synthesis and all of the necessary panel-mount components to build your own module

Eurorack Assembled Module form: One hand-assembled, fully tested module in 26HP eurorack format.

With all of these packages I offer, I encourage interested builders to look at the Bill of Materials (BOM), which details what is/is not included in all of the kits to help them decide which one is right for them. The BOM can be found at Google Docs, here, and will be updated automatically if any components change:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvD8ZRA_UZL8dGNMdWFsQlZDdGlydmZ3NERYR2NKYnc

Once again, it is through the wonderful power of the internet that this is at all possible for me to do. Through the excellent creative project-funding site Indiegogo, I am able to securely collect preorders in order to make this project happen. As you might see, we have already met our funding goal, so this project is more than happening! It is set to begin shipping around the end of July as kits and modules are assembled for folks that have preordered!

Folks that are interested can find the Indiegogo project page here: http://igg.me"

seqSQUARED: The Analogue Pattern Generator

YouTube Published on May 14, 2012 by hexinverterDOTnet

"seqSQUARED is a programmable voltage controlled switch used to generate complex patterns with multiple analog step sequencers. It is designed to be used in a modular synthesizer and will be available in Eurorack kit and assembled form, as well as many other DIY formats.

For more information, and to preorder, check out the project funding page at Indiegogo:

http://igg.me/p/89405?a=227451"

sympleSEQ Now Available

You might remember sympleSEQ from this previous post. Hex Inverter wrote in to let us know their IndieGoGo funding blew past their goal and they are now in production. They also made some significant updates to the feature set.

"What am I talking about? Well, the original concept was VERY minimalistic. There was nothing other than tempo, gate out and CV output. Through the discussion had with members on the forums where this was being developed, people requested pause/reset functionality be included as well. Using a very small amount of components and some trickery, I was able to achieve this -- so now sympleSEQ also boasts the option of adding reset/pause functionality!

Possibly best of all is that I had a panel artist come to me who wants to make panels for everyone!

I have a limited number of kits left in stock, but plenty of bare circuit boards for people. There is a well documented assembly manual for people as well.

sympleSEQ can be found/purchased at: http://shop.hexinverter.net

Panels will be available soon from Ben at: http://www.resynthesis.co.uk

Here is the build manual"


Below is a video of sympleSEQ with a Benjolin.



Benjolin Meets sympleSEQ -- a sequenced analog synthesis jam
YouTube Uploaded by hexinverterDOTnet on Dec 5, 2011

"Rob Hordyk's amazing Benjolin meets hexinverter.net's sympleSEQ for a little jam before they get enclosed in their final enclosure.

Here I am driving the two oscillators and the onboard filter at different times with sympleSEQ, as well as just noodling away on the Benjolin.

sympleSEQ is an easy to make 8-step analog step-sequencer. It utilizes board-mount components and a unique dual PCB design, making it simple to create an analog sequencer for driving your voltage controlled synthesizer gear or circuit bent toys with. It is particularly suited to lo-fi artists due to the low feature set (and thus complexity). It is also very economical to build compared to any other sequencer on the market.

sympleSEQ can be driven by a wide range of voltages (9-15V DC) and thus is highly portable.

Kits, PCBs and more information about sympleSEQ can be found at:

http://shop.hexinverter.net"