Doepfer

Hi Florian,
This is really a nice concept !


--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Florian Anwander 
<Florian.Anwander@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Bakis,
> 
> here is my suggestion for the arpeggiator. Levka did a good start. 
So 
> let me extend this:
> 
> The basic functions:
> ====================
> This module produces a CV-sequence on its output which is derived 
from a 
> chord information at its input. Corresponding Gate-Outs are 
produced 
> too. The CV-Sequence is derived from a selectable pattern (pattern 
not 
> in the meaning of a sequencer, but the real theoretical meaning).
> 
> Details on functions:
> =====================
> Chord information may be provided by midi in, or built-in mini-
keyboard, 
> or both.
> 
> The pattern is stored in a memory (EEPROM). The selection of the 
pattern 
> could be done by MIDI PrgChange, by CV, and/or on a quasi digital 
level 
> (switches or voltage ins (example from a A-160/161) which are read 
> digitally). I suggest not to provide more than 32 patterns.
> 
> It might be possible to transfer pattern data via MIDI and edit 
them in 
> an external program.
> 
> A pattern contains at least the order by which the notes of the 
chord 
> should be played, the ryhtm and note length would depend on th 
eprovided 
> clock (classic arpeggiator).
> 
> Additionally a pattern might contain the rhythm in which the notes 
are 
> played and the lenght of the played notes (extended arpeggiator as 
it 
> can be found e.g. the Access Virus). Alternatively it might be 
possible 
> to separate note order patterns and rhythmic patterns.
> 
> The range of the arpeggio should be also controllable either by CV 
or 
> (easier) on quasi digital level (switches, digital voltage ins).
> 
> Possible Connections and Controls:
> ==================================
> MIDI in
> CV-In for transpose
> Clock-In
> CV-Out
> Gate-Out
> CV-in for Pattern select
> Manual knob for pattern select (provides internal a CV)
> Switches for pattern select
> sockets for digital adressing of the pattern by CVs
> CV-in for Range select
> switch(es) for range select
> sockets for digital adressing of the range by CVs
> 
> 
> regards, Florian
>