Sequencing
Move from static sound into clocked motion, rhythm, and tonal control.
- clock, trigger, gate
- sequencers and quantizers
- melodic and rhythmic motion
Sequencing
Lesson 01: Clock, Trigger, Gate
Build the timing foundation of modular systems.
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Related patches
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Theory
Before melodies and generative behavior, a modular system needs time structure.
Three key concepts:
- clock
- trigger
- gate
Clock
The clock provides repeated timing pulses.
Trigger
A trigger is a short pulse used to start an event.
Gate
A gate stays high for a duration and is useful for sustaining note behavior.
Patch Idea
Clock -> Sequencer step advance
Trigger -> Envelope trigger
Gate -> Sustained note behaviorPractice
Patch one voice and compare short trigger behavior against longer gate behavior.
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Hybrid routing overview
The first system diagram connects the modular engine, DAW layer, and visual output layer.