Xaoc Devices Moskwa II
Format: Eurorack
Width: 20HP
Depth: 25mm
Current: 40mA @ + 12V, 0mA @ -12V
English Manual (pdf)
Format: Eurorack
Width: 20HP
Depth: 25mm
Current: 40mA @ + 12V, 0mA @ -12V
English Manual (pdf)
Xaoc Devices Moskwa II is an 2-step sequencer that generates two types of signals: gate / trigger and CV.Designed with live sequence programming in mind, this unit has achieved significant functional expansion while maintaining the panel structure and operating principles of the original Moscow, which was inspired by the classical analog sequencer.
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At the core of the Moskwa II is an 8-step CV sequencer and a parallel 8-step gate / trigger sequencer.These sequencers provide the CV and gate / trigger signal pairs needed to play the eight looping musical phrases found in old-school analog sequencers.These two signals can also be used individually to trigger different events in the system or to modulate any parameter that corresponds to the CV control.The built-in quantizer and through limiter allow you to change to a more musical CV signal.The sequencer's tempo can be set via an internal or external clock, making it easy to keep in sync with other modules in the system.
In addition to these basic features, Moscow II offers more unique and advanced features such as eight independent gate / trigger pattern generators that can be set for each step.Interpreted like a sequencer within a sequencer, this feature allows you to create complex gate / trigger patterns such as step repeats, additional pauses, micro-timing and swing effects.It also has two independent randomization circuits that can be used to randomize various parameters, and eight preset slots that can be called at any time, making it a longer and more complex sequence than the traditional 8-step sequencer produces. Allows the generation of.The optional Ostankino expander module includes CV control inputs to the main parameters of the Moscow II, step repeat count inputs with momentary buttons, internal clock output, independent gates per step (changeable to BIT MODE) output, Leibniz binary -By implementing a connection connector with the subsystem, a more flexible and creative sequence system environment is provided.
MODES: STEP & PATTERN
Most adjustments / changes to gate / trigger events are performed in STEP MODE and PATTERN MODE, two major modes of operation.To select a modeSTEPor sending us a message onPATTClick (adjacent LED = yellow).
STEP MODENow, use the eight STEP buttons arranged in a circle to enable / disable the gate / trigger signal for each step.To perform advanced settings for a step, press and hold the STEP button for 8 second.See STEP SETTINGS below for setting details.
PATTERN MODENow each step stores a unique micro sequence that plays up to eight gates / triggers each time a step in the main sequence is triggered.This most powerful new feature of the Moscow II allows you to create ratchets / step repeats / swings / fermata and more.When the pattern is activated, the existing single gate / trigger at the specified step is replaced with a micro sequence of up to 8 gates / triggers.At this time, the backlight of each STEP button illuminates red or orange depending on the selection state of the pattern playback mode, and the steps of the sequence last for 8 to 1 clock cycles.If the specified step is invalid, the gate / trigger signal will not be generated regardless of the presence or absence of an active pattern.
QUANTIZATION
STEP / QUANTPress and hold the button for 1 second to turn the LED next to the button red and enter the Quantizer settings menu. Select 8 scales with the STEP button, and the selected scale is indicated by a green backlight.The quantize function is applied immediately to the output CV, so you can select the note value of the specified scale by operating the CV knob.For accurate verification, patch the Moskwa CV OUT to the external oscillator's 1V / Oct input and tune the oscillator to the root note of the scale of your choice.Available scales are chromatic / major / minor / major pentatonic / minor pentatonic / Akebono / Arabian / Frisian / as labeled on the panel.To exit the settings menuSTEPor sending us a message onPATTClick one of the main mode buttons.
CUSTOM SEQUENCE
This feature, which allows you to freely program the playing order of steps, is only available in STEP MODE.To create a custom sequenceSHIFT / CUSTOMHold down the button and click the STEP1-8 buttons in any playing order (up to 256 steps). Release SHIFT / CUSTOM to finish programming, the LED next to the button will turn yellow and the original playing sequence will be replaced with a custom sequence.Custom sequences can be recalled at any time with the SHIFT / CUSTOM buttons.You can also add a step at the end of a sequence by performing a programming-like operation while playing the custom sequence.Performing a step add operation when a custom sequence is disabled erases the existing custom sequence.To clear the custom sequence without replacing it with a new one, press TRANSPORT and SHIFT at the same time.
PRESETS
PATT / PRESETPress and hold the button for 1 second and the LED next to the button will turn red to access the preset memory.The memory has eight preset slots, and the written slot (STEP button) is indicated by a green backlight.Click the appropriate STEP button to select a preset, the button will blink during loading and will change from green to red after completion.The last loaded slot is also shown in red. The pattern written with the two Moskwa IIs chained together is indicated by a yellow backlight, and reading such a linked pattern changes the unit to chain mode.
To save the current module state as a new preset, access the preset memorySHIFTCorresponds to the save destination while pressing the buttonSTEPClick the button.This willExcluding CV LOCK functionAll settings are written as presets.Also, when loading presets, there may be a discrepancy between the knob settings and the actual values generated by the loaded presets.To prevent unexpected pitch changes when you touch the knob, the value changes only after passing the value written as a preset when operating the knob.To recall the current knob position, load an empty preset slot.
TRANSPORT BUTTON: SECONDARY FUNCTION
The TRANSPORT button is used to play / pause the sequence, and it is also used to restore the default settings by operating it in combination with the STEP1-8 button or the main mode button (STEP & PATT).
In STEP MODE,TRANSPORT + STEP1-8Reset all settings of the specified step by the operation ofTRANSPORT + STEPNow, set all steps in STEP MODEReset (including disabling steps).Also,TRANSPORT + SHIFT / CUSTOMErase the custom sequence with.
In PATTERN MODETRANSPORT + STEP1-8The pattern of the steps specified inTRANSPORT + PATTResets all PATTERN MODE settings with. In PRESET MENUTRANSPORT + STEP1-8Clears the preset slot specified by.Also, when STEP3 is enabled in the global settings, hold down the TRANSPORT button and raise the PROBABILITY knob to the maximum value, then set it to the minimum value to erase the PROBABILITY sequence.
STEP SETTINGS
To make detailed edits to a step, press and hold the desired STEP button for 1 second.You can also edit multiple steps at the same time by holding down and clicking another STEP button.The steps selected and edited are highlighted in green. Various functions are labeled near the STEP button, and you can select the function to edit with the button (backlight = green).
PATTERN EDITING
As mentioned above, each step can have its own pattern.To enable / edit a patternPATTClick the button to enter PATTERN MODE and press the STEP1-8 button to select any step.The button lights up, but I haven't heard any changes yet.Press and hold the button for 1 second to enter edit mode.You can also edit multiple steps at the same time by holding down and pressing another button.The button to be edited is indicated by a green backlight.The default pattern is 8 steps, only the first step is active.To change thisSHIFTHold down the button and use the STEP1-8 buttons to specify the final step of the pattern.The specified pattern length is indicated by a red backlight.You can now edit the pattern steps in a manner similar to the step on / off setting in the main sequence, and the active pattern steps are highlighted in yellow.To exit edit mode, click the STEP or PATT main mode button.
In PATTERN MODE, the pattern playback mode can be selected for each step.To do this, hold down the SHIFT button and press the STEP1-8 button to select any step.The red backlight indicates the basic DIV PATTERN MODE, which plays the entire pattern during a single step period of the main sequence.Therefore, each pattern step is played with a fractional length of the step length of the main sequence (depending on the number of pattern steps).The yellow backlight indicates MULT PATTERN MODE, and each pattern step is played for the length of one clock cycle.Therefore, the steps in the main sequence last for the number of steps in the specified step pattern and the number of existing clock cycles.This setting is unique for each step.
In PATTERN MODE, individual patterns are shown with dim illumination in the corresponding pattern playback mode (dim yellow = MULT PATTERN MODE, dim red = DIV PATTERN MODE). In STEP MODE, the step where the pattern is active is indicated by a dim orange backlight.The basic pattern setting is 8-step DIV PATTERN MODE, and only step 1 is active.This allows you to activate the pattern and start editing the pattern step without affecting the main sequence (the gate length of the specified step will be shorter).
GLOBAL SETTINGS
The global settings, accessed by pressing and holding the TRANSPORT button for 1 second, set additional options for advanced controls on the operation of the sequencer.Enabled functions are indicated by the yellow backlight of the corresponding STEP1-8 buttons.
EXPANDABILITY: CHAINING TWO UNITS
By chaining two Moskwa IIs, it is possible to create a sequence longer than 2 steps.Use the included 8-pin cable for connection.After connecting the two modules with the power of the module turned off, turn on the power again. Use the TRANSPORT button to connect / disconnect the two modules.By holding down the TRANSPORT button of the person you want to set as the main module and clicking the other TARN SPORT button, the STEP button on the main side flashes green, the STEP button on the sub side flashes red, and the connection is complete. Indicates.You can connect two units by loading a chain preset (backlight = yellow), or you can disconnect the chain by loading a normal preset (backlight = red).
Two chained Mosks generate a chained sequence, but the CV value can be changed independently for each module, with individual quantize settings and CV range settings for each CV OUT. Can be applied.The length of the sequence depends on the two RESET parameters. If the RESET setting is turned off for both units, the sequence will be 2 steps. Any changes to the RESET parameter will reduce the sequence length.For example, by setting RESET on the sub side to 2 in the above state, the number of steps will be 2.Also, chaining the two units doubles the number of custom sequences available, as each uses 16 CV values from both modules. Use the main module to adjust RANDOM PLAY and PROBABILITY settings.The same applies to the external clock input.The TRANSPORT button on the main module switches the sequence on / off, and the TARN SPORT button on the sub module switches between 4-step sequences from both modules.
EXPANDABILITY: OSTANKINO EXPANDER
The connectivity of the Moscow II can be further expanded by connecting an optional Ostankino expander. STEP with dedicated CV input for Random, Slew, Probability, Range, Rate, Transpose, FIRST / LAST STEP input for CV control of sequence start and end step selection, dedicated momentary button and gate input Provides REPEAT function.On the output side, it provides an internal clock output and eight independent gate / trigger outputs that are individual outputs for each step.Please note that the Ostankino II Expander is not compatible with the first generation Moscow.Also, chain connections between the first generation Moscow and Moscow II are not supported.