Analogue-sequencer

>  
> > i think its just what i need :) just curious about the 
> > proposed break-out CV box, i mostly use cv gate equipped 
> > synthesizers so i could def use this add-on but i'm wondering 
> > @ Colin if there will be CV + GATE outputs or just CV?
> 
> CV and gate.
> Not much point just having CV unless you have a drone fetish ;-)


haha, well it just so happens...  :)



> > also, i love the idea of multiple midi + CV outputs it makes 
> > sense to reduce lag, but could the CV break out potentially 
> > be faster or better resolution than using something like a 
> > kenton or doepfer CV converter from one of the midi outputs? 
> 
> The CV breakout pipe will be much faster than a normal MIDI driven CV
> convertor.
> MIDI runs at 31.25 kHz.
> The breakout box will most likely run at 10MHz, and at least 1MHz.
> 1MHz is already 32 times faster than MIDI.
> MIDI doesn't really limit resolution - you can combine CCs to 14-bits or use
> NRPN/Sysex messages if you want to send 16 bit values.
> On serial MIDI, that sort of thing adds latency, but on a high speed link
> it's not an issue.


excellent! bypassing midi for the analogue outputs is brilliant!! it sounds and looks like this machine will be a beautiful way to upgrade the studio's hub for sequencing of new and old gear with the least amount of cv conversion and midi latency possible.. can't wait.

one thing i forgot to ask, do you have the number of analogue cv/gate output pairs in mind yet for the breakout unit?

....how about 9? :)


> 
> > also when using one of these devices for extra CV GATE 
> > function do any or all of the seperate midi outs on the 
> > cirklon transmit all midi channels + midi clock? is it selectable? 
> 
> I'm not sure what you mean exactly about transmit all channels + clock.
> Each output can be configured to send MIDI clock independently.
> Each track is configured to send data to a certain MIDI out port and channel
> (though that can be over-ridden by an aux event).
> The 5 serial MIDI outs and the basic CV/gate outputs or the CV/gate breakout
> box will all appear as standard output ports.
> In the case of the basic CV/gate outputs, this port is really a software
> pipe to some MIDI to CV conversion code.
> A configuration page will let you set up the channel assignment, voltage
> scaling, retrigger and slide options etc. for each output.
> 
> Best regards,
> Colin Fraser
> Sequentix Music Systems Ltd
> http://www.sequentix.com
>

yeah thats what i meant - thanks for answering in such detail Colin, and good luck with the project..

kind regards, gabby