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Vermona meloDICER - User Manual

Vermona meloDICER
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User Guide
meloDICER & MEX3
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Summary

Foreword

What is meloDICER?

Explains the vision of meloDICER as a sequencer balancing stochastic and deterministic creation.

Please use the manual!

Encourages users to read the manual for help and suggests treating it as a tutorial.

Preparations

Reset to factory defaults

Instructions on how to reset the module to factory settings and clear pattern memory.

Basic settings and connections

Details required components and initial connections for using the meloDICER.

Internal and external clocking

Basics

The RHYTHM Section

Introduces the four controls of the rhythm section: NOTE VALUE, VARIATION, LEGATO, and REST.

NOTE VALUE

Explains the NOTE VALUE control for setting the base rhythm and note length.

VARIATION

Details how the VARIATION control adds randomness to note values based on NOTE VALUE.

LEGATO

Explains the LEGATO control for smooth note transitions without new gate signals.

REST

Describes the REST control for introducing random rests into the pattern.

The MELODY Section

Octave Range

Explains how LO and HI faders control the octave range of the pattern.

Semitone Probability Faders

Details how faders set the probability for each semitone appearing in the pattern.

To Dice or not to Dice

Advanced Functions

Pattern Length

Explains how to set the first and last step to define the pattern length.

Setting first and last step

Detailed steps to set the start and end of the pattern using buttons and encoder.

Moving the sub-range

How to shift the active part of the pattern within its defined length.

Returning to maximum length

Method to reset pattern length to default (steps 1 and 16).

Restart

How to reset the pattern to the first step using the rotary encoder or a gate signal.

Mute

Explains how to mute GATE OUT without stopping the sequencer, and how to manually activate/deactivate it.

LOCK-Mode

Saving and Loading Patterns

What is a pattern?

Defines what constitutes a pattern in meloDICER, including settings, note values, and length.

Saving patterns

Instructions on how to save a pattern using the save button and rotary encoder.

Loading patterns

Explains how to load a saved pattern using the LOAD button and rotary encoder.

EDIT-Parameters

Configuring the control voltage inputs

Details how to configure the two CV inputs for pitch and rhythm control.

CV IN 1 - pitch control

Explains the function of CV IN 1 for pitch, including ADD SEQ and TRANS SEQ options.

ADD SEQ (1-A) vs. TRANS SEQ (1-B)

Compares the ADD SEQ and TRANS SEQ options for CV IN 1, affecting pitch quantization.

LO (1-C) and HI (1-D)

Describes how LO and HI parameters control octave range via CV IN 1.

CV IN 2 - rhythm control

Explains the function of CV IN 2 for rhythm control, affecting NOTE VALUE, VARIATION, LEGATO, and REST.

Configuring the gate inputs

Toggle DICE

How to use gate inputs to switch between dice-mode and realtime-mode.

RE-DICE

Using trigger signals to generate new random values when in dice-mode.

RESTART (3-D)

Explains the restart function triggered by gate input.

MUTE (4-D)

Describes how MUTE function is controlled by gate input at GATE IN 2.

MUTE-Mode (5-A and 5-B)

Details the two options for MUTE behavior (NO RESTART vs. RESTART).

INV GATE (5-C)

Explains how INV GATE inverts the MUTE function behavior on GATE IN 2.

POWER MUTE (5-D)

Configures the module to start in mute state upon power-up.

NOTE VARIATION (6 and 7)

How to select which note values are included in random variation.

PPQN - pulses per quarter note (8)

Sets the expected pulses per quarter note for the CLK IN input.

MIDI CLK (8-D)

Activates/deactivates synchronization to incoming MIDI clock via MEX3.

Modes

A - Sequencer (meloDICER)

The standard mode where all learned functions operate; EDIT-parameters and saving are available.

B - Seq + Gate

Uses melody section and LEGATO/REST; requires gate signals on GATE IN 1 for rhythm.

C - Quantizer 1

Acts as a quantizer for CV signals at CV IN 2, using melody faders for scale.

D - Quantizer 2

Similar to Quantizer 1, but uses gate signals at GATE IN 2 to quantize voltage at CV IN 2.

Technical Specification meloDICER

In- and Outputs

Lists the technical specifications for all inputs and outputs of the meloDICER.

Maximum Power Consumption

Details the power draw of the meloDICER module at different voltage rails.

Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical dimensions (HP, Depth) and weight of the module.

MEX3

Scope of Delivery

Lists the items included in the MEX3 package.

Preparation

Instructions for checking firmware and preparing the meloDICER for MEX3.

Connecting MEX3 and meloDICER

Step-by-step guide on how to physically connect the MEX3 module to the meloDICER.

Getting Started

Scope of Delivery

Lists the items included in the MEX3 package.

Preparation

Instructions for checking firmware and preparing the meloDICER for MEX3.

Connecting MEX3 and meloDICER

Step-by-step guide on how to physically connect the MEX3 module to the meloDICER.

Polyphonic Sequences

MELODY

Explains how Voices 2 and 3 share Octave Range and Semitone Probability Faders settings.

RHYTHM

Details how Voices 2 and 3 share RHYTHM parameters, with individual REST settings.

REST2 and REST3

Explains how REST settings for voices 2 and 3 work and provides examples.

Setting REST2 and REST3

Instructions to set REST probability for voices 2 and 3 using edit-parameters.

Velocity and Accent

How to set standard velocity and ACCENT probability for MIDI notes.

Setting up MIDI channels

MIDI IN channel (9-A)

How to set the MIDI channel for receiving Control Change messages.

NOTE MIDI OUT channel (9-B)

How to set the MIDI channel for sending generated patterns.

Controller MIDI OUT channel (9-C)

How physical controls send MIDI Control Change messages.

MIDI Clock Synchronization

Sending MIDI Clock messages

How to send MIDI Clock messages via MEX3's MIDI OUT.

MIDI Start;Stop;Continue

How MEX3 enables START, STOP, and CONTINUE messages for meloDICER.

Technical Specification MEX3

In- and Outputs

Lists MIDI IN, THRU, and OUT specifications for the MEX3 module.

Maximum Power Consumption

Details the power draw of the MEX3 module at different voltage rails.

Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical dimensions (HP, Depth) and weight of the MEX3 module.

Vermona meloDICER Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVermona
ModelmeloDICER
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish