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CYC B: One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST ".

RST B:  One-shot push-on switch for manual RST.


8 Steps Mini-Sequencer

This is just a simple 8 steps sequencer.


CYC S: One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST ".

RST S:  One-shot push-on switch for manual RST.

Output/Signal Out : Push-on switch selecting the normal output/inverted sequence output.

Mode : Toggle switch to select Binary Sequencer (Top LED is “ON”) or Mini-Sequencer (Bottom LED is “ON”)
 

Seedable Probability Algorythm (A-B)

Module created by Mr.Lance Putnam

INPUTS :
Gate Upon a positive zero crossing, the module will 
decide whether to pass on the gate signal depending
on the probability.

Seed : Seed value of internal random number generator. It will
assign a random seed if set to 0.

 

Level : Range of action

Plant (RST) Reinitialize the random number generator with current
seed value. Not applicable if seed=0.

OUTPUTS:
Output The gate signal passed on.


Notes:
Seeding is useful if you want to repeat the same set of probabilities. In a
nutshell, the seed determines the specific sequence of random numbers that
make the decisions for the probabilities.

If you are using a seeded sequence of probabilities you can restart the
sequence by sending a gate to the 'Plant' input.


ASeed : Seed value of internal generator.

ALevel : Frequency Range.

Cyc :  One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST " (Plant Reset).

RST : One-shot push-on switch for manual RST of the algorithms.

Output Selection : Selector for activating Output A, Inverted Output A,  Auto (Auto list values controls)


BSeed : Seed value of internal random generator.

BLevel : Frequency Range.

Cyc :  One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST " (Plant Reset).

RST : One-shot push-on switch for manual RST of the algorithms.

Output Selection : Selector for activating Output B, Inverted Output B,  Auto (Auto list values controls)





 

Henon Chaotic Generator

Author: Lance Putnam


Description: The Henon equation, discovered by Michel Henon, is a model of the
orbits of stars around their galaxies. 

Henon Equation:
x(n+1) = 1 + y(n) - a * [x(n)]^2
y(n+1) = b * x(n)

The equation exhibits both chaotic and periodic behavior depending on the 
initial values of x and y and the two constants, a and b. This makes it
well suited for algorithmic composition and other musical applications.

So, if you ever wanted to make genuine space music, here's your chance.

INPUTS : Gate - Upon a positive zero crossing, the module will 
do another another iteration of the equation. This
will only work if the module is in 'Gated' mode.

Reset - Start iterating over again at x0 and y0. Works on
positive zero crossing.

x0 - Initial x value. Any change will cause a 'Reset'.

y0 - Initial y value. Any change will cause a 'Reset'.

a - The constant 'a' in the Henon equation. Any change will 
cause a 'Reset'.

b - The constant 'b' in the Henon equation. Any change will
cause a 'Reset'.

Mode - Switch between 'Continuous' and 'Gated' mode.

'Continuous' mode will iterate at the sampling rate you
are working with (e.g. 44.1 kHz).

'Gated' mode will iterate upon receiving a gate signal.

OUTPUTS: x - This is x(n+1) in the Henon equation.

y - This is y(n+1) in the Henon equation.

PARAMS : Normalize - When 'On' the outputs will be normalized to a
max/min value of +5V/-5V, respectively. 

When 'Off' output is normal values.


Notes: You are probably wondering "What is this thing good for?!" Here are some
ideas:

- Use in 'Gated' mode in conjunction with LFOs for algorithmic composition.
Control the pitch of notes with x and the volume or some other parameter 
with y. You can also hook up an LFO to 'Reset' to play the same melody 
periodically.

- Set to 'Continuous' mode and create some strange periodic noises by
playing around with a and b. Great for industrial type sounds, 
car engines, screeching, etc.

- Use an oscillator to trigger the gate at audio rates. This will give you
pitchable noise and other effects.


The behavior of the Henon Map basically falls into 4 categories:

1. Chaotic - generates noise and periodic noise

2. Periodic - generates tones

3. Fixed or steady-state - comes to rest after a certain amount of 
iterations

4. Unbounded - output goes to infinity (both outputs will go to zero
if this happens)

**My suggestion is that you play around with a and b to get the behavior you
want and then change x0 and y0 to make slight modifications/permutations.
Don't forget that the solution set is infinite!

HenX0: Initial x value. Any change will cause a 'Reset'.

HenY0:  Initial y value. Any change will cause a 'Reset'.

Ka :  The constant 'a' in the Henon equation. Any change will 
cause a 'Reset'.

Kb : The constant 'b' in the Henon equation. Any change will
cause a 'Reset'.

X and Y: Selector to switch between normal outputs (X) and (Y) and inverted outputs

Rst : One shot push-on switch for manual Plant RST 

X output : Knob setting the output level of X.

Y output : Knob setting the output level of Y

Gated/Continuous : Push ON/OFF  Switch for selecting a Gated state (Default = Gated)

 

           Note : Setting the switch to 'continuous' might overload your system !

 

Seedable Probability Clocks (C-D)

Module created by Mr.Lance Putnam


Description: Just a simple seedable probability module.

INPUTS :
Gate Upon a positive zero crossing, the module will 
decide whether to pass on the gate signal depending
on the probability.

p The probability that the gate signal will be passed to
the output. 0V-10V = 0% - 100%

Seed Seed value of internal random number generator. It will
assign a random seed if set to 0.

Plant (RST) Reinitialize the random number generator with current
seed value. Not applicable if seed=0.

OUTPUTS:
Output The gate signal passed on.


Notes:
Seeding is useful if you want to repeat the same set of probabilities. In a
nutshell, the seed determines the specific sequence of random numbers that
make the decisions for the probabilities.

If you are using a seeded sequence of probabilities you can restart the
sequence by sending a gate to the 'Plant' input.
 

CProb  : Knob used to set the probability seed of C.

Seed : Seed value of internal random generator.

Cyc :  One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST " (Plant Reset).

RST : One-shot push-on switch for manual RST of the algorithms.



DProb :Knob used to set the probability seed of D.

Seed : Seed value of internal random generator.

Cyc :  One-shot push-on switch for automated "cycle RST " (Plant Reset).

RST : One-shot push-on switch for manual RST of the algorithms.




 

 

MASTER CLOCK

Clock:  Knob for setting the Master Clock initial frequency.

Cycle : Knob for setting the automated 'cycle reset' impulse for various controls.(Seq, A-B-C-D Probability Gen., Henon Gen.).  

FM: Toggle switch to allow LFO 10 output to FM the Master Clock’s Initial frequency.

4 : n (Bottom) : Push-on switch selecting the division of the Clock's frequency  by a factor of n (from 1 to 8)

LED : Red Led showing the clock division output of Divider 4

D5 (Top Right): Selector to switch between initial clock frequency/ Clock frequency divided by Divider 5.

D6 (Bottom Right): Selector to switch between initial clock frequency/ Clock frequency divided by Divider 6.

5 : n  (Top): Push-on switch selecting the division of the Clock's frequency  by a factor of n (from 1 to 8)

LED : Red Led showing the clock division output of Divider 5

 
6 : n (Bottom): Push-on switch selecting the division of the Clock 's  frequency by a factor of n (from 1 to 8)

LED : Red Led showing the clock division output of Divider 6


D7 (Top): Selector to switch between initial clock frequency/ Clock frequency divided by Divider 7.

D8 (Bottom): Selector to switch between initial clock frequency/ Clock frequency divided by Divider 8.
.

7 : n (Top) : Push-on switch selecting the division of the Clock's frequency  by a factor of n (from 1 to 8)

LED : Red Led showing the clock division output of Divider 7

8 : n (Bottom) : Push-on switch selecting the division of the Clock's frequency  by a factor of n (from 1 to 8)

LED : Red Led showing the clock division output of Divider 8
.

Switches 1-2-3-4 : Selection of Dividers outputs to gate Envelopes 1-4
Switches 5-6-7-8 : Selection of Dividers outputs to gate Envelopes 5-8

Example : For a rhythm in 3/4 : select Divider 1 with a division by 3 and Divider 2 with a division by 4.
Note : Try adding new dividers to the above rhythm, to make it more complex.
 
 
MASTER OUTPUT SELECTION

G1-4 Out : Master toggle switch sending the various Clock outputs to gate envelopes 1 to 4.

C: Push ON/OFF  Switch for activating the Probability Clock C output (this output is ORed to G1-4 output).
LED : showing the probability clock C events.

G5-8 Out : Master toggle switch sending the various Clock outputs to gate envelopes 5 to 8.: 

D: Push ON/OFF  Switch for activating the Probability Clock D output (this output is ORed to G5-8 output)
LED : showing the probability clock D events.

 
PATCH PROGRAMMER

Select an unused patch number in the bank.Proceed in building your patch with the modules you want.. Tweak your sounds with great care! Once you have set-up the sounds you want, you can save all knobs and switches positions in the patch programmer. To do that, click on File copy + patch number! .
 

CONTAINER

To respect the The Synthedit philosophy, the whole structure of the synth has been put inside a container . There is also a VnoPhones Binaural Audio Processor VST Plug-in, with 4 different listening environments and a FreeVerbToo module. For example, to change the settings of the Binaural module, unlock it, then  click on the green arrow pointing down (the default setting is "Lounge room")! That done, lock the module again.  

Note : In order not to have a bad headache, I suggest that you use the Binaural audio processor sparingly. ;-))                                  

Are you interested in trying this mono synth prototype configuration?

mailto:analogcottage@yahoo.com  

and I will send you a copy of the source file.

 

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