The Clock module is used to drive the sequencer with a pulse signal.
What sets this module apart from a typical LFO or oscillator is the
ability to divide the clock into typical note values.

The clock module uses ROM data tables which are programmed
to divide the clock pulse by 1/16th, 1/8th, 1/4 notes etc.
There are 8 tables to choose from. Some are simple divide by 2 and 4, others include triplets and syncopated values.

Functions much like a pulse divider or divide by N module
but with the added ability to select the range of divisions available.
A typical divide by N module will divide from 1 to 60.
Dividing by 19 or 41 etc. are fun but sometimes you just want to
divide by standard note values. The Clock 53B makes this an easier task.

Example: step one can be a 1/4 note, step 2 an 1/8th, step
three a 1/16th etc. Odd number divisions are also available in
some of the tables for dividing by 5,7,9 etc.

Being able to select or filter the range of division values is
unique as it makes it possible to 'play' a sequencer, changing
step durations in real time.

Simpler division tables like table 4 with only 4 choices, make it very easy to position the controlling sequencer step sliders as only 4 positions are needed to cover the range, effectively reducing the resolution of the slider to a 4 position switch.

It is also possible to change tables using voltage control, increasing the number of options available.

The Bar Sync function outputs a pulse every 16 or 32 clock
steps so that regardless of the total note length divisions a sequencer can be reset at a bar length. This permits on-the-fly
note duration changes with out regard for keeping track of the math required to maintain 4/4 timing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

Division Tables: 8 division tables in memory.
Panel and CV control of table selection.
Input 0-5V+ @ 100K ohms

Clock Rate: low frequency range from 0.1-200Hz
CV and knob control of clock rate.

LEDs: Binary numbering indicates tables selected .
Clock and Division clock indicators

Clock OUTs : +5V @ 330 ohms
Separate division and master clock outs

External Clock input: Divides an external pulse signal or clock that overrides the internal LFO clock.