Doepfer Dark Time Sequencer - Manual (Page 12)

Dark time DOEPFER Functions
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3.1.4. Tempo / Timing
The following controls give access to tempo and timing of the sequence. You will find a shuffle function and
the option to program individual gate time settings for the upper register.
• Sync switch
The sync switch determines the clock source for Dark Time’s tempo control. Set to ” Internal”, Dark
Time will internally generate a clock signal of its own. The Clock pot controls the clock rate, the gate
time can be varied using the Pulsewidth control (see below). The Transport keys of Dark Time are
also active.
Set to ” External”, the tempo is controlled by an external clock signal coming in via the Clk-In
socket. Dark Time’s Clock and Pulsewidth controls as well as Divide and Shuffle functions will not
be active in this case. The Transport keys will still be active, though.
Set to ” MIDI/USB”, the tempo is controlled by a MIDI clock signal coming in via the MIDI-In socket
or the USB-port. The Clock control of Dark Time will not be active in this case. The Pulsewidth
control will remain active and allow to set the gate time as well as the shuffle amount (see below).
The Transport buttons will also remain active.
You will find more details concerning the synchronization of Dark Times in section
3.2., ”Synchronization and remote control of Dark Time” on page 15.
• Clock control/ Function key
Clock:
This control determines the speed of the sequence when the Sync switch is set to ”Internal”
position. When set to ”External” or ”MIDI/USB”, the Clock control will not be active.
Divide:
As a second function, the Clock control allows to set the clock divider. To determine a specific
clock divider ratio, keep the Function key pressed and turn the Clock control. You will notice the
Step status LEDs 1 to 14 light up one by one. The highest number lit up corresponds to the clock
divider ratio, listed in the chart on the following page.
Please bear in mind that the clock divider is only available when the Sync switch is in ”Internal” or
”Midi//USB“ position.
Clock-divider:
1/8 Note