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- Page 1 Sequencer Quad Gate/CV...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Daisy-Chaining Modules ..............................................45 Restart Without Power Cycle ............................................45 Update Firmware ..................................................46 Cheat Sheet ....................................................47 Menu Overview ..................................................48 Technical Specifications ..............................................49 Support ......................................................49 Module Revision History ..............................................49 Manual Version ..................................................49 Firmware Version ...................................................49 Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page of... -
Page 3: Warranty
Warranty THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY MORPHOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY, FOR TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF PURCHASE (PROOF OF PURCHASE/INVOICE REQUIRED). THIS WARRANTY COVERS ANY DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY INCORRECT USE - SUCH... -
Page 4: Package Contents
• An original Morphor brand sticker If any of the above items is missing, please contact your dealer or send an email to support@morphor.io. Safety Instructions Never use the instrument in a humid or wet environment, nor near flammable goods. The instrument must never be operated outdoors but solely in dry rooms. -
Page 5: Installation
The Morphor Sequencer Quad Gate/CV uses the -12 V, +12 V and +5 V rail of the power supply (using a standard Eurorack 2x8 pin connector). -
Page 6: Introduction
• 4 HP The Morphor Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV is a versatile tool for both live Eurorack performances and songwriting. This module can be configured as a 2-, 3-, or 4-track sequencer, depending on the selected output configuration. With flexible track configurations and intuitive real-time step editing, this sequencer offers a handy approach to sequencing in modular systems being only 4 HP wide. -
Page 7: Controls & Connections
Four outputs that can function as gate/trigger or CV outputs, with a range from 0 V to +8 V. [ 7 ] BUS CONNECTORS Daisy-chain connectors on the back. To connect to other Morphor Sequencer modules. [ 8 ] MASTER/SLAVE SELECT SWITCH Select the mode of the module when daisy-chaining multiple modules. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
✓ Power on your system. 2. Select Module Configuration ✓ Be default the sequencer is set a 1x Gate/CV Track (using output 1 for gate and 2 for CV) and 2x Gate Tracks using output 3 and 4 respectively. ✓ To change this, access the Global Settings menu by long-pressing the PAGE button. -
Page 9: Track Select
Track Select The sequencer can only show one track at a time. To select a specific track for viewing or editing, follow these steps: 1. Activate Track Selection Mode: Short press the TRACK button (it is the white top left menu button). -
Page 10: Track View
As the sequence is playing, the playhead cursor will continue to scroll and will only be visible when the sequence is currently playing on the visible page. To return to auto-scroll mode, press the PAGE button twice. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page of... -
Page 11: Track Length
3. Set New Track Length: Press and hold the PAGE button, then press one of the 16 step buttons to define the desired track length (range: 1–16 pages). Note: Reducing the number of pages will permanently delete the content of the removed pages. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 12: Track Page Select
The module is now in non-auto-scroll mode. This means when the sequencer is playing, the track page will remain visible so you can edit this track page while the sequence keeps playing in the background. Refer to the Non- Auto-Scroll Mode section for more details. -
Page 13: Track
2. Add Filled Steps: Press and hold the PAGE button, then press one of the steps outside the current page length. The page length will be extended and filled with activated steps accordingly. Example of page length change (the number of steps is reduced to 5) Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 14: Edit Steps
Refer to the Track Select and Track Page Select sections for guidance. 2. Edit Steps: Whether the sequencer is playing or stopped, you can edit the steps by short pressing a step button. This will activate or deactivate the step on the current visible track page. -
Page 15: Tie Steps
If the gate/trigger length is set to a value shorter than a complete step length, the gate will still remain high for the full duration of the tied steps period. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 16: Edit Note/Pitch Cv
1 V/Oct, 1.2 V/Oct, or Hz/V are supported and can be set in the Global Settings. The module displays a layout mimicking a one-octave piano keyboard. Octave Colors ORANGE YELLOW GREEN CYAN BLUE INDIGO PINK Octave colors Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 17: Edit Probability
3. Select the Desired Probability: Press on one of the probability values starting at the top at 12.5, 25%, 37.5%, 50%, 62.5%, 75%, 87.5%, 100% (default). Probability 12.5% 87.5% 62.5% 37.5% 100% (default) Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 18: Track Page Skip
To unskip a page, you do the same, the LED will but back to the normal track color (i.e. brightly for pages that have active steps and dimly for pages with no active steps). Example of a track page selection menu showing 5 pages. The third one will be skipped. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 19: Track Page Clear
3. Clear the Page: Press and hold the PAGE button of the page you want to clear. The page will now be emptied, and the LED will dim slightly to indicate that the pattern has been cleared. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 20: Track Clear
While in the track selection menu, a dimly lit track button indicates that the track is totally empty, while a brightly lit track button indicates that the track contains active steps and/or pages. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 21: Track Mute
Muted gate/cv tracks hold their last cv value and hold the gate low the whole time. A muted triad track keeps its last CV values and holds the gate low the whole time. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 22: Track Solo
Muted gate/cv tracks hold their last cv value and hold the gate low the whole time. A muted triad track keeps its last CV values and holds the gate low the whole time. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 23: Track Settings
GLIDE LEN: Set glide length ๏ CHORD TYPE: Set chord type and arpeggiator ๏ STEP REC: Enter step record mode To cancel or quit the track settings menu, press the TRACK button again. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 24: Step Length
Note Clock Note Clock Note Clock Note Clock Note Pulses Value Pulses Value Pulses Value Pulses Value Pulses Value Pulses Value Corresponding note values for different step lengths at different PPQN clock resolutions. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 25: Gate Length
Gate Length GATE OFF 0.5 ms 1 ms 2 ms 5 ms 10 ms 20 ms FULL STEP LENGTH (default) Note: The gate length setting is only available for tracks with gates/triggers. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 26: Playing Order
BY LONGEST TRACK restarts this track when the longest track is finished (can be this track) RANDOM IN TEMPO restarts this track on a random step (in sync with the tempo) RANDOM FREE restarts this track randomly (not in sync with the tempo) Reset mode definitions Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 27: Reset Mode
RED, BLUE (gate is indicated with a bright LED and a CV with a dim LED) TRIAD RED (gate is indicated with a bright LED and the three CVs with a dim LEDs) Default colors used for different track types Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 28: Colour
Access the Colour Submenu: From the track settings menu, press the COLOUR submenu button. 2. Select a Colour: In the right button column, choose a color. A bright LED indicates the currently selected color. Colour ORANGE YELLOW GREEN CYAN BLUE INDIGO PINK Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 29: Glide Length
0 ms (no glide) (default) 50 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms glide during the complete step duration Note: The glide length setting is only available for tracks containing CV. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 30: Chord Type
2. Select a Chord Type: In the right button column, choose a chord type. A bright LED indicates the current selection. Chord MAJOR TRIAD (root, major third, perfect fifth) MINOR TRIAD (root, minor third, perfect fifth) DIMINISHED TRIAD (root, minor third, diminished fifth) AUGMENTED TRIAD (root, major third, augmented fifth) Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 31: Arpeggiator
Arpeggiator The sequencer includes a passive arpeggiator feature, available only for tracks with a CV output. By default, arpeggiator mode is disabled. When arpeggiator mode is enabled, setting a root note on a step will automatically pre-fill the following steps with notes based on the selected chord type. The arpeggiated pattern repeats over the span of one track page, so ensure that the length of the selected page matches your needs. -
Page 32: Step Record
Step Record The sequencer is equipped with a step record mode. This mode allows you to enter Gate/CV steps more efficiently. 1. Select the Correct Track and Track Page: Ensure you are viewing the desired track and track page. Refer to the Track Select and Track Page Select sections for guidance. -
Page 33: Live Keyboard Mode
Live Keyboard Mode You can use the sequencer as a live keyboard. In this case the keyboard view will remain visible so you can play notes live. The gate will be high as long as you press a note. 1. Set the track page length to 1 step. -
Page 34: Global Settings
To cancel or quit the Global Settings menu, press the PAGE button again. Note: When you change something in the Global Settings, the changes have an immediate effect but changes are only saved when you exit the Global Settings. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 35: Load Song
8 slot buttons in the right button column. Dimly lit LEDs indicate that the slot contains a song, while a bright LED indicates the currently selected slot. Current bank Current slot Select a slot Select a bank Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 36: Save Song
Select a bank Note: When saving a song, the sequencer will briefly stop and then resume playback if it was already playing. In addition to the tracks and their settings, the tempo is also saved with the song, provided the internal clock was used. -
Page 37: Configuration
Configuration The sequencer allows for various track configurations. To set up a specific configuration, follow these steps: Enter Global Settings Menu: From the Global Settings menu, press the CONFIG submenu button. 2. Select a Configuration: Choose a desired configuration by pressing a button in the left button column. -
Page 38: Extra
The right column of the Global Settings menu will disappear now to show the extra submenu options. Extra Menus CLOCK AND RESET SETTINGS CLOCK RESOLUTION LED BRIGHTNESS OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING FACTORY SETTINGS SHOW VERSION Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 39: Clock And Reset
You can use the slave's clock and reset jack as additional outputs to sync with other modules. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 40: Clock Resolution
(GATE LEN button) from inside the Extra Menu. Clock Resolution Extra Menus 1 PPQN CLOCK AND RESET SETTINGS 4 PPQN CLOCK RESOLUTION 8 PPQN LED BRIGHTNESS 12 PPQN OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING 16 PPQN FACTORY SETTINGS 24 PPQN SHOW VERSION Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 41: Led Brightness
You can configure the overall LED brightness. To access the LED brightness setup, select the third option (ORDER button) from inside the Extra Menu. Extra Menus Brightness CLOCK AND RESET SETTINGS LOWEST CLOCK RESOLUTION LED BRIGHTNESS OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING FACTORY SETTINGS SHOW VERSION HIGHEST Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 42: Output Voltage Setting
(RESET MODE button) from inside the Extra Menu. Voltage Extra Menus Setting CLOCK AND RESET SETTINGS 1 V/Oct CLOCK RESOLUTION 1.2 V/Oct LED BRIGHTNESS Hz/V OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING FACTORY SETTINGS SHOW VERSION Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 43: Factory Settings
Reset global settings to default values and delete LED BRIGHTNESS all saved songs (*) OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING FACTORY SETTINGS * Module will reboot. Make sure you have saved your song, because all tracks will be emptied. SHOW VERSION Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 44: Show Firmware Version
LEDs shows the patch number. E.g. 2.3. 1 is show as 2 reds, 3 greens and 1 blue. Extra Menus CLOCK AND RESET SETTINGS CLOCK RESOLUTION LED BRIGHTNESS OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING FACTORY SETTINGS SHOW FIRMWARE VERSION Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 45: Tempo
3. To fine-tune the tempo, press the TEMPO UP or TEMPO DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the tempo by 1 BPM. Note: The sequencer default tempo is 120 BPM. 4. Pressing long on the TEMPO TAP button will cause the tempo to reset to the default value 120 BPM. -
Page 46: Daisy-Chaining Modules
The clock and reset jacks can function as inputs or outputs, offering flexible configuration for various setups. For expanded use, you can daisy-chain multiple Morphor Sequencer modules via the 2x3 pitch bus connectors on the back. In daisy-chained setups, only one module should be set as the master, with the others set to slave mode using the switch on the back. -
Page 47: Update Firmware
2 LEDs are orange 3. On your PC, open a WebUSB-compatible browser (e.g. Google Chrome (preferred), Microsoft Edge, Opera) and navigate to the Morphor Sequencer product page (https://morphor.io/products/modules/ sequencer/). 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0... -
Page 48: Cheat Sheet
Page Skip/Un-skip: In Page Selection GLOBAL SETTINGS simultaneously until the module restarts. Menu press and hold TRACK, then press Enter Global Settings: Long-press the page you wish to skip/un-skip. PAGE to access Global Settings. Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 49: Menu Overview
Major Triad 7.2.1 Minor Triad 7.2.2 Chord Type Diminished Triad 7.2.3 Augmented Triad 7.2.4 GateCV Track / CV Track Major Seventh 7.2.5 Minor Seventh 7.2.6 Dominatn Seventh 7.2.7 Suspended 2 7.2.8 Step Record Sequencer - Quad Gate/CV- v1.0 /\/\ Page... -
Page 50: Technical Specifications
In case your module is not functioning as it should, make sure to check your Eurorack power supply and all connections first. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or send an email to support@morphor.io. Please mention your serial number, which can be found on the module's rear side. - Page 51 Designed & made in Belgium Copyright © 2024 Morphor. All rights reserved.
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