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Dark Time
Owners Manual
V1.2
DOEPFER MUSIKELEKTRONIK GmbH

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  • Page 1 Dark Time Owners Manual V1.2 DOEPFER MUSIKELEKTRONIK GmbH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DOEPFER Dark Time Safety Instructions Please follow the instructions for use of the instrument carefully because this will guarantee proper operation of the instrument. Due to the fact that these instructions touch on Product Liability, it is absolutely imperative that they be read carefully. Any claim for defect will be rejected if one or more Owners Manual of the items has not been observed.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Doepfer thanks you! • Dark Time sequencer First of all we would like to thank you for having purchased Doepfer Dark Time! We really appreciate your • wall-wart (12V AC / ≥400mA) choice and promise you an extraordinary support throughout, including useful information, easy service, •...

  • Page 4: Function Overview

    Introduction Overview DOEPFER Dark time Dark time DOEPFER 2. Function overview If so desired, please also connect Dark Time’s MIDI-in socket with the MIDI-out socket of e.g. a suitably equipped computer or drum machine in order to synchronize both machines via MIDI clock.

  • Page 5: Functions

    Overview DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER 3. Functions In this section we will explore all functions of Dark Time in detail. We will also have a closer look at the way the functions interact, and finally we will briefly deal with the MIDI and analog interfacing section.

  • Page 6: Cv/Gate-Ouput Sockets

    Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER ”Jump” within the previously selected range, they will not affect the sequence in any way. 3.1.3. Sequence Control Please note: in”1-16” mode, no jumps ps between both registers can be performed. Confusing, eh? Not really, go ahead, and with a little practice you will see how useful this little feature is: The sequence control functions allow control over the previously programmed sequence.

  • Page 7: Tempo/Timing

    Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER 3.1.4. Tempo / Timing Step Note Setting for ”C-Major” Setting for ”C-Minor” The following controls give access to tempo and timing of the sequence. You will find a shuffle function and sharp C the option to program individual gate time settings for the upper register.

  • Page 8: Transport Keys

    Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER 3.1.5. Transport keys Clock-divider note-value Number of lighted Step-LEDs These three keys control the so-called transport functions of Dark Time. 1/4. (dotted) • Start/Stop key Hitting the Start/Stop key once will get the sequencer going. Hitting it once again, the sequencer will stop.

  • Page 9: Midi-Interface

    (LED lights up) Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER Start/Stop Reset Step Function Clock-Divider Out Step-LED 1 – 14 Clock Pulsewidth (ref. to chart, p. 14) • Now please turn step knobs 9 – 16 to apply the desired parameter value to the steps 1 – 8.

  • Page 10: Additional Midi Functions

    Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER Selecting the MIDI channel: • Hold down the Function key for at least 5 sec. The Function LED flashes and the other three Note: Operating Steps: Functions: LED Display: The default setting is MIDI channel 1 for both registers. Use a sub function to change the MIDI channel key-LEDs light up.
  • Page 11 Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER Step-switch setting ”Stop” disabled (Step switch 10): 3.3.4. Analogue Interface You may disable the setting ”Stop” of all step switches in oder to avoid unwanted stopping of the sequencer when tweaking it live.
  • Page 12 Clock Pulsewidth Start/Stop Reset Step Function synthesizer system, e.g. the Doepfer A-100. You may feed dynamic voltages into these inputs on order to achieve portamento effects or use staircase-type voltages to Divide Shu e transpose the step registers automatically. Sub-Functions for Steps 1-11 Step 1: MIDI-Contr.
  • Page 13 Doepfer A-100. You can trigger envelope generators in allways lead to sufficient results. Please accept our sincere apologies that we at Doepfer cannot provide time when Dark Time starts, stops or resets (e.g. the Doepfer modules A-140, A-141, you with any support if some devices behave unpredictably when hooked up for syncing.

  • Page 14: Midi-Clock

    Functions DOEPFER Dark time Dark time Functions DOEPFER Dark Time as master device (Sync switch in position ”Internal”) Clock Divider Clock Divider generates internal Set internal clock: clock from external The internal clock controls Dark Time’s tempo when working as a master device. Set the tempo with the clock data Clock/Devide control and set the internal clockdivider setting while the Function key is held down.

  • Page 15: Firmware Update

    Dark Times firmware can easily be updated via USB. In case a new firmware version is available, you can MIDI-Channel MIDI-Channel download it from our website (www.doepfer.de). A detailed description of the update process can be found Row 1 Row 2 in the additional technical description of Dark Time.

  • Page 16: Modification

    Please note: In case of any malfunction of your Dark Time, it is absolutely importand to do a reset before you contact our support. Please do NOT send any units to Doepfer without having done a reset and che- cking again for proper functionality – many thanks! 3.6.3.
  • Page 17 Nuts and bolds of sequencing Nuts and bolds of sequencing DOEPFER Dark time Dark time DOEPFER 4. The Nuts and Bolts of analog Sequencing 4.2.1. Squeezing more music out of eight notes When working with a step sequencer, it would be a wise move to get rid of old-fashioned ways of song- In case step sequencers –...

  • Page 18: Addendum

    Nuts and bolds of sequencing Addendum DOEPFER Dark time Dark time DOEPFER 4.2.2. Programming melodies into the step sequencer Let’s come back to the programming of tonal patterns again. Using a continuously variable control, la- beled ”1-10”, would not seem to be the best tool for determining musical pitch. That is because it would not exactly resemble a specific pitch or note.
  • Page 19 Specifications subject to change without notice. Although the content of this owners manual has been thoroughly checked for errors, Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH cannot guarantee that it is error-free throughout. Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH cannot be held liable for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide.
  • Page 21 Dark Time DOEPFER MUSIKELEKTRONIK GmbH...

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