Trend price : 80-100€
A CV expression pedal with programmable steps, quite similar to vintage analog sequencer concept. A near-remake from classic EHX Drum Sequencer from 1979.
Overview
PEDAL (weight: 0,8 kg / dimension: 146 x 121 x 64 mm) the main panel features 9 levers, a rotary encoder, 2 buttons and 3 switch buttons.
Terminal connectors:
-
Midi input
- CV tension out
- Foot controller input
- CV Expression input.
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Voice
Main core based on AMTEL.
This 8-steps modulator is especially designed for real-time performance which principle is quite simple: the step modulator cyclically outputs a voltage control wich controls a CV parameter from an external unit such as effects or synthesizer. It is quite easy to create cmoving textures or rich rhythmic patterns. It is also possible to set the number of steps for a sequence from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 8.
Motion sequencer
The generated control motion can be played once or looped and played back in 4 modes:
1- Forward
2- Backward
3- Bounce (forward then backward)
4- Random
The motion can be reset to first step by pressing the RESET SWITCH.
CV controls
The generated tension can be modified by 2 parameters:
1- DEPTH 8 quantisized values
2- GLIDE AMOUNT smooths the CV between the steps.
Value can be set internally by rotary encoder or externally using an optional expression pedal.
Sync
frequency can be set internally either by encoder or tapping, in addition there are 7 tempo dividers (with dotted and tripplets) that provide a huge range of BPM from 17 up to 3000.
Is it is also possible to externally sync the unit using 2 ways:
1- Midi clock
2- external trigger pulses.
Midi
All parameters can be set also using Midi control changes.
Memory
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10 slots
- 100 slots if using optional 8 step foot controller.
Audio demo: NOT AVAILABLE
Video Clip:
Review
OK: Cheap / CV control
NOT : miss gate / key combos / limited
"Fun as basic external modulation or pattern textures controller or for guitars. Not as good as a synth step sequencer as there are many better alternatives."
Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci