Tiptop Circadian Rhythms - Manual (Page 4)

Circadian Rhythms Features
Hardware:
• 8 trigger/gate outputs
• Highly Accurate Internal Clock and Reset output
• External Clock and Reset input
Rhythmic Functions:
• Up to 512 step sequences - 8x8x8 storage in memory
• 16th note main grid resolution
• 24ppq resolution in Zoom view for deep-dive, detailed sequence editing
• Trigger delay per step
• Swing with 8th or 16th notes
• Gate width outputs gates up to 64 steps long
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Circadian Rhythms. The CR (as we’ll refer to it henceforth) is a uni-
que rhythm sequencer for the Eurorack format that takes the original idea behind the XOX step se-
quencer and transforms it into a more flexible performance tool that encourages improvisation and
experimentation.
We recommend placing the CR in front of your modular in a desktop rack, like the Happy Ending Kit
or other skiff case, for easy access to the buttons. The CR was designed to be the master controller
of your modular: it will supply clock and reset signals for sync to all other sequencers, clock dividers
and such in your system, trigger the envelopes of your patched synth sounds and all your drum
sounds. The CR gives you eight sequencer channels for multi-voice musical composition entirely
on the modular. Additional channels can be added with additional CRs and/or Trigger Riots using
Tiptop SyncBus connectors located at the back of the module which keeps them all in perfect sync
as if they were one big sequencer.
This manual has two sections:
1) Quickstart and Advanced tutorials for step by step instructions on a specific task. These examples
will give you enough knowledge of the CR’s structure and functionality to start using it.
2) Detailed function descriptions that form the Reference part of the document including Specifica-
tions.
Just FYI before we get started:
• In this manual, “Columns” refer to vertical lines of buttons. “Rows” refer to horizontal lines. The
CR has nine columns and eight rows.
• Terms that refer to labels on the CR are capitalized.
• NxN View to a concept or action that is applicable to any of the horizontal grid views: 1x64,
2x32, 4x16, 8x8.
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