Man this is sick af. As someone just starting to really get into sequencer I learned a ton from your video just watching you develop. I'll definitely back up your kickstarter.
Been following your progress with this for a while now and as soon as I saw you had a Kickstarter i backed it up! Been trying to also post it on some discords too. Good luck man. Hope to see this funded. 🙂
Dude thank you so much for making this sequencer. I've been using it for a couple months now. It and my voltage block are the best of friends. That being said, what is the potential for future updates of this? One function that doesn't exist yet but would be really cool is something like the the voltage block's "smooth feature". A pendulum, random, reverse and forward sequencing mode might be SUPER awesome too. As would that cool little function that the voltage block does where it cycles through steps as you hold the keys down. In a nutshell, can we rip off certain characterictic behavior of the voltage block? haha The super 16 is something else altogether of course. I typically use the super 16 as the brain or secondary brain under PNW as my sequencers. Again, Thanks dude! Do you make anything else? Maybe a random cv module to rival marbles? I would love to back something like that!
Interesting ideas! I'm working on a v1.1 firmware update right now, getting in a couple quality of life updates and some new randomization/generative mutation modes. After that I want to add sequence chain/song mode, but open to other suggestions or pull requests. I'm not super familiar with the voltage block or varigate feature set so I'd have to look more into it. In terms of new projects I really want to get into DSP programming so I'm trying to learn how to build VSTs and stuff on STM32, so hopefully later this year I'll have a new module, maybe an oscillator or filter type thing.
3:54 how many steps is the maximum? Since it has 4 bars: 64??? Or bars are made out of 8 steps?? Perfect Circuit's description says 64 steps. But i want to be shure because i am a beginner and i am learning watching yt videos.
So: I somehow completely managed to miss the kickstarter, is it still possible to order a PCB/IC set or am I gonna have to run outside and curse the sky or something? Congratulations on getting funded, this project is so damn cool!
I do plan to set up a web shop for PCBs and panels as soon as I have some stock in to sell; hoping that's sometime next month. I'll post an update here and on KS and elsewhere when that's up so just keep an eye out, should be in the same timeframe as the kickstarter deliveries. Thanks for checking in!
Are the "Pitch" output and the "CV" output both CV outputs? Other than the top knob controlling pitch, and the bottom knob controlling CV, is there a difference between the two?
Yes, they're both CV outs. The pitch output is scaled at 1v/oct, while the "CV" (aka velocity) out has a linear scale from 0-100 straight to 0-8v. It could be used for pitch if run through a quantizer. (Perhaps the firmware could be adjusted to add a quantize/on/off and slew rate option for the 2nd CV output.) At any rate controlling the full range with one knob makes it more suitable for modulation tasks like filter adjustment, LFO rate changes, while the 2-knob pitch control is more suited to melodic programming.
@@extralifedisco Seems like the hardware is capable of two individual channels of cv/gate. That would be a great feature. Working it into the interface would be a challenge.
couple of Q's, if i buy the DIY board, are there any possibilities to add more buttons / knobs? I intend to use a larger panel than euro, so I would have some spare real estate and i have never been a fan of shift+1 style interfaces. second, since its open source, what are the options for updating it to add more features down the line? It would be cool to be able to add some intellijel metropolis style features. apologies if these have been answered elsewhere.
Interesting idea! The CPU is pretty maxed out as far as i/o so adding buttons wouldn't be super straightforward. I suppose the way I'd do it is to piggyback on the serial lines that connect to the front board via header pins and add an additional daughterboard with another MCP23S17 with a different hardware address (it uses 3 bias pins for a 3 bit address). Then you could wire up buttons to those I/O pins and read them in over serial. This would require rewriting the software to use them, and some careful mod wiring of course. As far as new features, you can certainly fork the code to add whatever you'd like. Programming is done over ICSP, you just need any 8-bit usb AVR programmer (I like the pololu v2) and a 6-pin header cable. An arduino uno also works in a pinch. I don't have plans for a major firmware update but happy to take suggestions!
@@extralifedisco well either way, it's the best sequencer I have seen so it's still an essential purchase, good to know there's a slim chance of some mods coming down the line, even if you don't do them I am sure if its worthwhile someone in the community will.
Hello. I couldn't find my email with your contact information but I figured I would try here. I have one of your pcb and panel kickstarter kits and WA Ted to know if I can use a 1N4148 diode at D19 instead of the BAT85?
Hey, just saw this! The BAT85 is a schottky diode for some simple overvoltage protection on the gate out - a 1n4148 is a silicon rectifier diode and won't do much of anything there. You can leave the diode out altogether and the module will still work fine, it just won't have output protection. (Just be careful not to accidentally plug the gate out into a jack that outputs 10V signals, like a VCO or envelope output and you should be fine).
Not in the current firmware, but it could be added. What's the ideal configuration - maybe for each sequence you can pick another patch number that plays afteward, and a number of times to loop before switiching?
Just got mine! Loving it.
Man this is sick af. As someone just starting to really get into sequencer I learned a ton from your video just watching you develop. I'll definitely back up your kickstarter.
ONLY 2 HOURS AND $254 LEFT TO FUND THIS PROJECT! GOO GOOO GOOOO!!!!
Just got mine in the mail. I am so excited to get started.
That's really impressive work. Thanks for keeping it open source and good luck.
Been following your progress with this for a while now and as soon as I saw you had a Kickstarter i backed it up! Been trying to also post it on some discords too. Good luck man. Hope to see this funded. 🙂
This great! -Not convoluted and simple description easy t ouse and 64 steps!
just finished buildng it! tomorrow some more tests and maybe some melodies ;-)
Dude thank you so much for making this sequencer. I've been using it for a couple months now. It and my voltage block are the best of friends. That being said, what is the potential for future updates of this? One function that doesn't exist yet but would be really cool is something like the the voltage block's "smooth feature". A pendulum, random, reverse and forward sequencing mode might be SUPER awesome too. As would that cool little function that the voltage block does where it cycles through steps as you hold the keys down. In a nutshell, can we rip off certain characterictic behavior of the voltage block? haha The super 16 is something else altogether of course. I typically use the super 16 as the brain or secondary brain under PNW as my sequencers. Again, Thanks dude! Do you make anything else? Maybe a random cv module to rival marbles? I would love to back something like that!
Interesting ideas! I'm working on a v1.1 firmware update right now, getting in a couple quality of life updates and some new randomization/generative mutation modes. After that I want to add sequence chain/song mode, but open to other suggestions or pull requests. I'm not super familiar with the voltage block or varigate feature set so I'd have to look more into it. In terms of new projects I really want to get into DSP programming so I'm trying to learn how to build VSTs and stuff on STM32, so hopefully later this year I'll have a new module, maybe an oscillator or filter type thing.
3:54 how many steps is the maximum? Since it has 4 bars: 64??? Or bars are made out of 8 steps?? Perfect Circuit's description says 64 steps. But i want to be shure because i am a beginner and i am learning watching yt videos.
So: I somehow completely managed to miss the kickstarter, is it still possible to order a PCB/IC set or am I gonna have to run outside and curse the sky or something? Congratulations on getting funded, this project is so damn cool!
I do plan to set up a web shop for PCBs and panels as soon as I have some stock in to sell; hoping that's sometime next month. I'll post an update here and on KS and elsewhere when that's up so just keep an eye out, should be in the same timeframe as the kickstarter deliveries. Thanks for checking in!
Extralife thanks for the swift reply, I’ll be paying close attention!
Are the "Pitch" output and the "CV" output both CV outputs? Other than the top knob controlling pitch, and the bottom knob controlling CV, is there a difference between the two?
Yes, they're both CV outs. The pitch output is scaled at 1v/oct, while the "CV" (aka velocity) out has a linear scale from 0-100 straight to 0-8v. It could be used for pitch if run through a quantizer. (Perhaps the firmware could be adjusted to add a quantize/on/off and slew rate option for the 2nd CV output.) At any rate controlling the full range with one knob makes it more suitable for modulation tasks like filter adjustment, LFO rate changes, while the 2-knob pitch control is more suited to melodic programming.
@@extralifedisco Seems like the hardware is capable of two individual channels of cv/gate. That would be a great feature. Working it into the interface would be a challenge.
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You're really awesome! Great stuff! Can you please tell me, wht the voltage-range for cv is. Is it 0V to 5V? Is there a standard? Regards, Erik
Hi Erik,
The CV output is 0 to 8v, standard 1v/oct eurorack spec. The gate and clock outs use 5 pulses. Cheers
@@extralifedisco Thx! Erik
couple of Q's, if i buy the DIY board, are there any possibilities to add more buttons / knobs? I intend to use a larger panel than euro, so I would have some spare real estate and i have never been a fan of shift+1 style interfaces. second, since its open source, what are the options for updating it to add more features down the line? It would be cool to be able to add some intellijel metropolis style features. apologies if these have been answered elsewhere.
Interesting idea! The CPU is pretty maxed out as far as i/o so adding buttons wouldn't be super straightforward. I suppose the way I'd do it is to piggyback on the serial lines that connect to the front board via header pins and add an additional daughterboard with another MCP23S17 with a different hardware address (it uses 3 bias pins for a 3 bit address). Then you could wire up buttons to those I/O pins and read them in over serial. This would require rewriting the software to use them, and some careful mod wiring of course.
As far as new features, you can certainly fork the code to add whatever you'd like. Programming is done over ICSP, you just need any 8-bit usb AVR programmer (I like the pololu v2) and a 6-pin header cable. An arduino uno also works in a pinch. I don't have plans for a major firmware update but happy to take suggestions!
@@extralifedisco well either way, it's the best sequencer I have seen so it's still an essential purchase, good to know there's a slim chance of some mods coming down the line, even if you don't do them I am sure if its worthwhile someone in the community will.
Hello. I couldn't find my email with your contact information but I figured I would try here. I have one of your pcb and panel kickstarter kits and WA Ted to know if I can use a 1N4148 diode at D19 instead of the BAT85?
Hey, just saw this! The BAT85 is a schottky diode for some simple overvoltage protection on the gate out - a 1n4148 is a silicon rectifier diode and won't do much of anything there. You can leave the diode out altogether and the module will still work fine, it just won't have output protection. (Just be careful not to accidentally plug the gate out into a jack that outputs 10V signals, like a VCO or envelope output and you should be fine).
@@extralifedisco Thanks! I was able to locate a few BAT85 diodes and was able to install it as labeled.
Is it on the market yet?
Yes! Available assembled or as a lot from my web shop and from retailers in US, UK and Europe. Links here: extralifeinstruments.com
@@extralifedisco as a lot.?
@@rmanpojo8485 As a *kit! Made a fool by autocorrect yet again
@@extralifedisco Thanks
Can you chain the sequences?
Not in the current firmware, but it could be added. What's the ideal configuration - maybe for each sequence you can pick another patch number that plays afteward, and a number of times to loop before switiching?