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BINARY CONTROL
Sockets b0/1/2/3 provide a binary output from 16 MIDI notes.
As each of 16 MIDI keys are pressed, numbered from 1 to 16 (well, 0 to 15 actually), this is
converted to four bit binary and sent out of the binary sockets.
The 16 keys start from C(48) then the next 16 keys.
The binary sockets are a little confusing but I’ll do my best to explain.
The best way is to start with an example.
Stop the sequencer. Press Reset to 1, so the sequencer is on step 1. The sequencer MUST
be on step one, otherwise odd stepping will result! (Good for creativity though). This is
because the binary pattern you feed into the sockets is mixed/added to the internal binary
control signal. Resetting to step one clears the internal binary signal to 0000.
Connect a MIDI keyboard to Oberkorn, and the MIDI channels up correctly as outline earlier
in this appendix.
Next, using four patch leads, connect the four binary outputs b0/1/2/3 in the ‘midi’ box on the
front panel to the four binary input sockets b0/1/2/3 in the ‘sequencer control box.
Now starting with note C, press this MIDI key then the next 15. You should see the step
number of the sequencer change as you go up.
You can see from this that you can control, via MIDI notes, which step Oberkorn is on.
MAKE OBERKORN STEP IN ANY ORDER!
You could therefore use a MIDI sequencer to write any combination of these 16 notes to
make Oberkorn step in any order you wish and in any direction. Forward, backwards,
pendulum, even steps only, first eight steps only, etc. Any way you wish!
But note, using this method will note create ‘normal’ gate outputs. You can create ‘normal’
gates using the MIDI-Trig unit (sockets T1-5).
Patch T1 and T2 into the GATING X and Y sockets.
Then program your gate pattern using your DAW.
This system is very powerful – but little understood. Many poeple just don’t ‘get it’! Stick with
MIDI Sync via MIDI Notes if you don’t have success or don’t understand. MIDI Sync via MIDI
Notes is more than good enough for most people’s needs.