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  • Page 1 Bedienungsanleitung User Guide...
  • Page 2 At VERMONA, we found a possibility to add a musical dimension by taking advantage of randomness. At the same time, we will leave the full control over all happenings to you. We even managed to design randomRHYTHM as a unit that is really easy and intuitive to use.
  • Page 3 Unpacking To ensure top quality, we carefully checked the randomRHYTHM module before packaging. Nevertheless, we cannot fully exclude damage during transportation. Therefore, we kindly ask you to inspect randomRHYTHM by yourself, once you receive the module. In case there is anything unusual about the unit or its packaging, do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us, to solve the problem.
  • Page 4 Setup randomRHYTHM was designed to be mounted and used in Eurorack modular systems. Its power supply, connectors and dimensions match the typical specifications (VERMONA Modular Case, Doepfer A-100 and compatible systems). Mounting equals any other Eurorack module. ribbon cable -12 V...
  • Page 5 Mount randomRHYTHM to your modular frame using the supplied screws! To protect the unit’s surface from scratches, use the supplied flat plastic washers. Reconnect the power cord to your frame and switch on the power-supply. randomRHYTHM is now ready to operate.
  • Page 6 Are you eager to start playing with the module? Let us first explain the basic concept of this special sequencer. Understanding this is necessary in order to achieve the best possible results from randomRHYTHM. So please give us a little bit of your attention. Figure 2:...
  • Page 7 According to perspective, a 4/4-bar includes a specified number of quarters, eights, sixteenth notes or even triplets. randomRHYTHM follows this scheme in a special way. To illustrate this, let’s take a look of what happens at the summing output SEQ OUT randomRHYTHM breaks down the musical beats in a simple and logic way.
  • Page 8 The next finer partitioning are the 1/8-events. Typically, these include also the 1/4-events on the positions 1, 5, 9 and 13. However, the output SEQ OUT ignores these four positions. 1/8-events only refers positions 3, 7, 11 and Figure 4: 1/8-events at the SEQ OUT By combining both rows, the result is a continuous pattern: Figure 5:...
  • Page 9 When combined with the 1/4-events, the result is a continuous pattern of triplets: Figure 9: 1/4- and 1/3-events at the SEQ OUT So much for the basic concept of randomRHYTHM. The following chapters will tell you how to use these functions and the resulting possibilities. User Guide randomRHYTHM...
  • Page 10 The right amount of random The generation of steady trigger-signals equals the function of a clock-generator. However, randomRHYTHM is designed as a complex sequencer which introduces the element of random into play. This can be individually dosed for 1/4-, 1/8-, 1/16- and 1/3-events.
  • Page 11 There is a lot of wiggle room between 0 and 100 and this is where the fun starts with randomRHYTHM. Let’s go back to the example above: With the slider 1/4 set to 50, only the first trigger-impulse is being sent. Increasing the slider to 75 leads to an output of the first and third impulses.
  • Page 12 Positive and negative swing By using the SWING control , the trigger-impulses of the even 1/16-events can be pulled forward or delayed. The control works bipolar, meaning that its center-position equals a swing-value of zero (no swing). By turning SWING to the right, the corresponding notes will be delayed.
  • Page 13 Everything thrown together again When starting randomRHYTHM for the first time, it is in so-called dice-mode. Dice-mode is always indicated by the green LED above the DICE button being lit. In this mode the randomized pattern is repeated after each third or fourth quarter, depending on the bar-setting (see “A - DICE 3/4”...
  • Page 14 Single or multiple output? The trigger-patterns being defined by the sliders can be send to other modules in two ways. So far, we have described the functions of randomRHYTHM when using SEQ OUT to output the trigger-patterns. This output contains the logical sum of the four subdivisions 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/3. It can be used to trigger a single drum-sound such as a hihat, any percussion instrument as well as an envelope - everything that wants a trigger- signal.
  • Page 15 At 1/4 , these are four impulses per beat, eight impulses at and so on. In this operating mode, randomRHYTHM can be used as a multiple clock-source even including clock-multiplication. Switching off random is described in chapter “B - DIV OUT: RND” on page 38. At factory default, the random mode is of course enabled.

  • Page 16: Using An External Clock

    Here we go randomRHYTHM uses a constantly running internal clock to drive the module. When switching the unit resp. the modular system on, the clock and the sequencer will automatically start, given that no cables have been patched to one or both CLK IN inputs The tempo is determined by pressing the TAP button .

  • Page 17: Edit Functions

    For the EDIT parameter, the DICE buttons of rhythm-section 1 and 2 have different functions: SELECT (DICE 1) and SET (DICE 2). q w e r j q w e r Figure 14: randomRHYTHM’s control elements in EDIT mode User Guide randomRHYTHM...
  • Page 18 When first entering the EDIT menu after switching the unit on, no parameter is selected. ☛ Therefore, no LED is flashing. When calling up the EDIT menu multiple times, it will always jump to the last selected parameter, indicated by a flashing LED. randomRHYTHM keeps running when entering the edit-menu.
  • Page 19 A - DICE 3/4 The factory-setting of randomRHYTHM is a 4/4-beat-resolution, with dice-mode enabled. However, it is possible to switch to a 3/4-beat. By combining both rhythm-sections with 4/4- and 3/4-beats, the generated patterns are continuously shifted against each other. This can also be interesting when used in combination with external sequencers.
  • Page 20 RESET Functions C and D specify the operating mode of the input RESET IN . Only one of the two functions can be enabled per rhythm-section, since these functions are mutually exclusive. Without any function being activated, the input RESET IN takes no influence on the corresponding rhythm-section.

  • Page 21: Technical Specification

    Trigger properties (outputs) ........................+ 10 V, 10 ms Maximum Power Consumption + 12 V ................................110 mA - 12 V ..................................- + 5 V..................................- Dimensions / Weight Width / Height ............................24 HP, 3 U Depth ................................25 mm Weight ................................230 g User Guide randomRHYTHM...
  • Page 22 HDB electronic GmbH Badesteig 20 08258 Markneukirchen GERMANY Phone +49 (0) 37422 4027 - 0 Email info@vermona.com www.vermona.com...