SEQ3: Start trigger input, stop trigger input

[antoniotuzzi]

ADD 2 input for the Seq3: START with trig (or gate) and STOP with trig (or gate) just adding the 2 we could extend easily sequences to 16 24 32 and so on ADD 1 TRIG out for last step (the one decided by the selector) in this case we can have variable length seq

[bodhi]

we could extend easily sequences to 16 24 32 and so on

Sounded like a puzzle! Ignoring the word easily, it is possible to simulate a longer sequencer by having 2, 3, N sequencers and using a separate sequencer to "choose" which sequencer to use:

The idea is that if you want e.g. 16 steps, you run 2 8-step sequencers continuously (A and B), and mix the outputs of each sequencer together using VC Mixer (1 for each seq output). Then, using a 3rd sequencer that is clocked at 1/8th of the main clock:

1. For steps 1-8, set the input gain for the mixer inputs for A to 1 and B to 0.
2. For steps 9-16, invert step 1: set the input gain for the mixer inputs for A to 0 and B to 1.

I'm pretty sure my solution isn't optimal... Extending to 24 steps wouldn't be too hard, but adding a 4th sequencer (to go to 32 steps) and beyond would involve many more VC Mixers for logic tables to switch between inputs. I think you'd need a second "selector" sequencer at > 32 steps.

I tried clocking A and B independently (so B doesn't receive clock triggers on steps 1-8), but the outputs "latch" when the sequencer isn't being stepped (which I should have anticipated), so e.g. step 9 will be B @ step 1 plus A remaining on step 8.

I did mention that I was ignoring the word "easily", right? 😸