User Manual

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Subharmonicon contains four independent,

but identical, rhythm generators. In short, each

rhythm generator creates a new rhythm by

dividing the current tempo by an integer value

from 1 to 16, selected by a dedicated RHYTHM

knob. This new rhythm is then superimposed

onto Sequencer 1, Sequencer 2, or both, via the

SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 buttons associated with each

Rhythm Generator.

Each rhythm generator creates one rhythm.

But as you begin to combine multiple rhythm

generators to drive the sequencers, you will start to explore the potential of polyrhythmic composition.

Changing the SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 assignments and using the RESET button as you play adds rich levels

of phrasing to your Subharmonicon performance.

NOTE: The rhythm generators can be based on the internal clock (TEMPO knob), an external analog clock signal,

or a MIDI clock signal.

Because each rhythm generator functions in an identical manner, we will use RHYTHM 1 as the example.

RHYTHM 1

Rotating this knob chooses an integer value from 1 (fully clockwise) to 16 (fully

counter-clockwise). This integer is used to divide the current clock/tempo

setting to create a new rhythm.

NOTE: Rotating the RHYTHM 1 knob fully clockwise divides the current tempo by 1,

which is equal to the current tempo. This allows you to hear the original rhythm at any

time by rotating the RHYTHM 1 knob fully clockwise.

SEQ 1

Engaging this button (lit) takes the tempo / rhythm created by the position of

the RHYTHM knob and uses it to advance through the steps of Sequencer 1.

SEQ 2

Engaging this button (lit) takes the tempo / rhythm created by the position of

the RHYTHM knob and uses it to advance through the steps of Sequencer 2.

THE POLYRHYTHM SECTION

TRANSPORT CONTROLS (Continued)

EG (Continued)

HELD: Brieﬂy hold the EG button until it begins to blink to select the Held

setting. When the EG button is blinking, the VCF EG and VCA EG are held

open at their maximum values until the EG button is pressed once again.

With playback stopped (PLAY button unlit), the NEXT button can be used to

advance to the next sequencer step. This allows you time to manually tune each

VCO and each subharmonic oscillator with precision, as well as each sequencer

step, based on the SEQ 1 ASSIGN and SEQ 2 ASSIGN buttons.

NOTE: When entering the Held option, the EGs will initiate and complete their respective Attack stages, and then

hold at their maximum values. When exiting the Held option, the EGs will complete their respective Decay stage.