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7. Module reference: Sequencer group NORD MODULAR V3.0

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• Gate or trigger the envelopes in the patch with something if you want the sequencer to play notes. If

you are using every step in the sequence, you can use the same clock source as a trigger for the enve-

lopes, as well as the clock source for the sequencer modules. A more versatile way is to synchronize an

Event sequencer, running parallel to a sequencer and use the Event sequencer as a programmable gate

source.

• If the oscillators are still under the keyboard tracking control, KBT, you are able to transpose a

sequence by playing keys on the Nord Modular keyboard or by using incoming MIDI notes. The

resulting key of such a transposition is calculated from the “middle“ E key (MIDI note number 64) on

Nord Modular, when the octave shift function is in the middle position. If a filter is using the key-

board tracking control, a transposition might close the filter and reduce the sound from Nord Modu-

lar.

• Each sequencer module can represent one control signal for each step, a total of 16 different signals for

each module. If you want a polyphonic performance, use two or more sequencers, running parallel,

with oscillators and envelopes, filters etc., to match the number of sequencers. You can also try to use a

polyphonic patch with a sequence. If you play a chord, the entire chord will follow the sequence, if the

oscillators are under keyboard tracking control.

• If you are going to have multiple sequencer modules synchronized to each other in a patch, it is good

practice to use only one clock source. Connect a cable from the clock source to the first module and

continue to the next etc. It is also important that you reset the sequencers or the Clock generator so

they can be aligned properly.

• If you want to synchronize the Nord Modular sequencers with an external MIDI sequencer, you must

use the System Clock as the clock source in the patch. The System Clock is available at the clock out-

put on the MIDI Global module.

• The clock output from the MIDI Global module transmits 24 pulses for every quarter note. Be pre-

pared to use a clock divider module directly after that output unless you want to use extremely high

tempos. When tempos get high, or the system load builds up, the indicator lights on the sequencer

modules will no longer be accurate. The modules themselves will however remain in sync.

• It is possible to have sequencers with different Last step values, running in parallel or in series. You can

also use different clock divisions to e.g. mix 16th notes with 8th note triplets.

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