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Q960
Sequential Controller
Sep 2014
The Q960 Sequential Controller is a recreation of Bob Moog's famous 960 module. Built using modern
components yet retaining the 960's unique functionality including the highly sought-after skip function, 3rd
row timing control, trigger in/out for each stage, etc. The Q960 consumes 8 spaces (17" wide) just as the
Moog 960, and uses the standard Synthesizers.com power supply (+15,-15,+5).
The Q960 is an 8 stage, 3 row sequencer with an internal oscillator. Each row can control any volt-
age-controlled module such as an oscillator, filter, etc. A 9th stage provides a place for the se-
quencer to stop. A lamp for each stage indicates when it's active.
The front panel is divided into 3 sections: Oscillator, Stages, and Output. Each stage has 3 knobs
which determine the voltage at the 3 row outputs (A, B, C). The row outputs can be scaled using the
'X' switches (X1, X2, X4). A mode switch for each stage selects Skip, Normal, or Stop. A trigger
(Gate) input signal will select a particular stage, as does the manual push button. A trigger (Gate)
output signal is available when a stage is active.
The oscillator has 6 ranges and a variable control. A lamp indicates when the oscillator is on.
Both manual and Triggers (Gates) can control the oscillator's on/off condition. Voltage control of the
oscillator frequency is also available with an accurate temperature compensated 1V/Octave re-
sponse. An external shift input and manual button provide additional control of stage activation.
Specifications
Panel Size: Single width 17"w x 8.75"h.
Trigger, Shift, Control Input Signals: Fast rising 0-3 volts minimum, active high
Output Voltage Levels: 0 to 8V
Internal Oscillator: .1 to 2Khz +, 1V/Octave Response
External Oscillator Speed: 2Khz maximum
Power: +15V@120ma, -15V@30ma, +5@5ma.
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Summary of Contents for Synthesizers.com Q960
- Page 1 960's unique functionality including the highly sought-after skip function, 3rd row timing control, trigger in/out for each stage, etc. The Q960 consumes 8 spaces (17" wide) just as the Moog 960, and uses the standard Synthesizers.com power supply (+15,-15,+5).
- Page 2 Sequential Controller Sep 2014 The Q960 Sequential Controller is an 8-stage sequencer with 3 rows. An internal oscillator can control the shifting speed, or an external source. Stages can also be selected manually or from external gates. The Q960 can be used a 24-stage sequencer using the Q962 Sequential Switch module.
- Page 3 Q960 Sequential Controller Sep 2014 Controls and Connectors Oscillator Lamp Indicates the on/off condition of the internal oscillator. Oscillator Range Selects one of 6 oscillator frequency ranges. Range 1: .05Hz - .46Hz Range 2: .13Hz - 1.2Hz Range 3: .5Hz - 4.7Hz...
- Page 4 Q960 Sequential Controller Sep 2014 Stage 9 A special 'Stop' stage where zero volts is sent to row outputs. Stage 9 can be Skipped with the mode switch, activated manually with the Set button or activated with a trigger input. Stage 9's trigger output is available as long as the stage is active (Lamp on).
- Page 5 The Synthesizers.com Q960 is functionally equivalent to the Moog 960 and any Moog documentation will apply. The Q960 however, has a few features that go beyond the Moog module such as the optional Re- set mode, and intuitive cross-trigger patching.
- Page 6 Q960 to effectively create a 24 stage sequence. Patch the trigger output from stage 1 into the shift input of the Q962. Patch 2 or 3 rows from the Q960 to the Q962's switch inputs. Now the Q962's out- put will be the 24-stage sequencer output.
- Page 7 Q960 Sequential Controller Sep 2014 PC Board Layout...
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