mutable-instruments/grids
Grids
Topographic drum sequencer — 3-channel trigger generator that derives rhythmic patterns from a 2D map of drum loops learned from electronic music data, with per-channel density control, CV-controllable X/Y map position, and optional Euclidean sequencer mode.691
Capabilities 3
- Clock Sourceclock-source
- Built-in clock from 40–240 BPM with tap tempo; also accepts external clock at 4, 8, or 24 PPQN.691
- Euclidean Sequencereuclidean-sequencer
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- Trigger Sequencertrigger-sequencer
- 3-channel topographic drum trigger sequencer with X/Y map position, per-channel fill density, and chaos randomization.691
Jacks 12 — 6 in / 6 out
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (6) | |||
| CHAOS CV | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input summed with the CHAOS knob. 0V = knob minimum, 5V = knob maximum.691 |
| CLOCK | clock | 0V to 5V | External clock input. Ignored unless the CLOCK knob is at minimum and tap tempo is reset.691 |
| FILL CV | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input summed with the FILL knobs. 0V = knob minimum, 5V = knob maximum.691 |
| MAP X CV | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input summed with the MAP X knob. 0V = knob minimum, 5V = knob maximum.691 |
| MAP Y CV | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input summed with the MAP Y knob. 0V = knob minimum, 5V = knob maximum.691 |
| RESET | trigger | 0V to 5V | Pattern reset input. A rising edge resets the rhythmic pattern to its first step.691 |
| Outputs (6) | |||
| ACC 1 | trigger | ≤5V | Accent output for channel 1. Indicates structurally important steps; compatible with x0x-style modules. +5V, 1ms. Reconfigurable as global ACC, CLK, or RST output.691 |
| ACC 2 | trigger | ≤5V | Accent output for channel 2. Indicates structurally important steps; compatible with x0x-style modules. +5V, 1ms.691 |
| ACC 3 | trigger | ≤5V | Accent output for channel 3. Indicates structurally important steps; compatible with x0x-style modules. +5V, 1ms.691 |
| TRIG 1 | trigger | ≤5V | Trigger output for channel 1 (BD). +5V, 1ms pulses (default; reconfigurable as gate).691 |
| TRIG 2 | trigger | ≤5V | Trigger output for channel 2 (SD). +5V, 1ms pulses (default; reconfigurable as gate).691 |
| TRIG 3 | trigger | ≤5V | Trigger output for channel 3 (HH). +5V, 1ms pulses (default; reconfigurable as gate).691 |
Parameters 8
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAOS | knob | — | Controls amount of random perturbations applied to the three FILL parameters. At high values, rolls/ghost notes are randomly added to the pattern. In swing mode, controls swing amount instead.691 |
| CLOCK Rate | knob | 40BPM – 240BPM | Controls internal clock rate from 40 to 240 BPM. Fully CCW disables the internal clock and enables external clock input on CLOCK jack.691 |
| FILL 1 | knob | — | Sets note density for channel 1. CCW mutes the channel entirely; CW fills the pattern completely. Added/removed note positions depend on the X/Y backbone.691 |
| FILL 2 | knob | — | Sets note density for channel 2. CCW mutes the channel entirely; CW fills the pattern completely.691 |
| FILL 3 | knob | — | Sets note density for channel 3. CCW mutes the channel entirely; CW fills the pattern completely.691 |
| MAP X | knob | — | Specifies the X coordinate of the rhythm map region, determining the structure/backbone of the rhythm.691 |
| MAP Y | knob | — | Specifies the Y coordinate of the rhythm map region, determining the structure/backbone of the rhythm.691 |
| TAP/Reset | button | — | Acts as tap tempo; flashes on each beat. Tap twice or more to set the tempo — the interval between the two most recent taps defines one beat. Locks the CLOCK knob; tap once to unlock it. Reconfigurable as a reset button via options.691 |
Firmware history 0 versions
No firmware history recorded.
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