The MIDI Clock Divider allows Voltage Modular to be synced to external devices such as drum machines, synths, and sequencers which are capable of sending MIDI clock. This module divides a 24-pulse-per-quarter-note MIDI clock signal into slower, musically relevant note-values, and outputs a voltage-based clock signal that can be used to advance sequencers, switches, etc. inside of Voltage Modular. Clock divisions can be set from 1/32-notes to 4 bars including triplet and dotted values.
Inputs, Outputs, and Controls
MIDI Clk In jack- This is the MIDI input jack that will receive MIDI clock from an external device. Typically this will be patched to the From Host MIDI jack on the I/O Panel or the MIDI Out jack of a MIDI In module.
Reset jack- A 5V pulse received at this jack will immediately reset the clock divider. Note that most devices that send MIDI clock also send "Start" messages when the external device’s Play button is pressed which will automatically reset the MIDI Clock Divider. Remember to reset any sequencers, switches, etc. that are being triggered by the clock divider as well so that everything starts at the same time.
Note Value- Selects the note-value of the clock output pulses from 1/32-notes to 4 bars. Any of the selected note-values can be changed to a triplet or dotted note-value by clicking the corresponding buttons which light up green when engaged.