I was asked to develop a simple-to-use and simple-to-include Voltage Controlled MIDI Arpeggiator.
Specs from the customer:
- No generic MIDI processor which has to be configured
- Built as module for a modular setup
- To be integratable in any MIDI chain
- Plug in and use
- 5 different programs how MIDI chords should be serialized:
– Down-Up
– Down
– Random
– Up
– Up-Down - Remote control / external trigger
- Transparent passing of MIDI sequences when not activated by remote control
Specs I added because I consider them as useful:
- Adjustable processing and repetition speed (CLOCK)
– Manually with a pot
– Per CV
– Per external clock input - Speed / clock created by the module or provided externally is provided at a clock output for synchronization purposes of other modules
- Monophonic MIDI streams are processed with a ratcheting effect, only chords are processed with Arpeggio
- Ratcheting repetition rate is determined by program selecten (2-6)
First demo video: A polyphonic keyboard is used with a monophonic modular setup:
