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Title: Analog clock in not functioning as expected
Post by: drxcm on May 24, 2019, 05:59:56 am
I can't get this going correctly and think it is a bug.

Have tried both TS cable and TRS cable.
Tried different clock / sync modes.

Anyone else?


EDIT - new info

Details :

When using the TRS input:
- analog clock is received (on the tip).
- start / stop (on the ring) is not behaving as expected. A trigger momentarily starts the sequence, but then it stops. A gate is required to keep the sequence playing.  Ie it needs a constant voltage for the sequencer to run.
- for start / stop it would be highly preferable to have a trigger start the sequencer, and any next trigger stop the sequencer
- so instead of a start / stop the ring connector is behaving like a ‘run sequencer’ function

Also, it seems analog clock is then internally clocking the Microbrute, rather than stepping it’s sequencer.
-For example, if it is receiving analog clock, with arpeggiator set to on, when holding a chord on the keyboard, the notes play from the moment when the keys were touched, not in sync with the clock.  The BPM is correct though.
-Another example, say I have a sequence programmed, and I want to step through that sequence with an analog trigger.  Instead of simply advancing the sequence, it seems to interpret the incoming triggers as tap tempo, rather than ’next step’.
-Is this the intended functionality?  It would be really nice to have a trigger step the sequencer rather than set an internal BPM for the Microfreak.  This occurs when using TS or TRS.

Finally, I’m getting some tempo glitches, even when using a gate on the start/stop input, sometimes it will drop a gate and not run.
Title: Re: Analog clock in and Sequencer not working
Post by: Micro_Freq on May 24, 2019, 10:40:28 am
I had sequencer problems with mine, the main reason I returned it! have you done the FW update, that's supposed to have sorted the issue?
Title: Re: Analog clock in and Sequencer not working
Post by: drxcm on May 24, 2019, 10:10:40 pm
Yes I have done the firmware update.
Really bummed out as I cannot use it as intended.
Title: Re: Analog clock in and Sequencer not working
Post by: Micro_Freq on May 24, 2019, 10:39:01 pm
Have you gone the offical route and 'raised a ticket' with Arturia so they can help you get it sorted.
Title: Re: Analog clock in and Sequencer not working
Post by: drxcm on May 25, 2019, 01:49:30 am
yes - anyone else experiencing issues?
Title: Re: Analog clock in and Sequencer not working
Post by: Edouard_Arturia on May 29, 2019, 09:14:01 am
Hello.

Have you made sure your clock is wired this way?
(https://i.imgur.com/E3I9cdo.png)

Some modules can have the clock split on two distinct TS jack and not merged on one TRS jack.

Edouard
Title: Re: Analog clock in not functioning as expected
Post by: drxcm on June 01, 2019, 02:18:53 am
Ok, I.  think I have made some progress, but it’s still not functioning as I expected. 
I’m predominantly using with Eurorack and 1/8" cables not MIDI DIN cables.

Details :

When using the TRS input:
- analog clock is received (on the tip).
- start / stop (on the ring) is not behaving as expected. A trigger momentarily starts the sequence, but then it stops. A gate is required to keep the sequence playing.  Ie it needs a constant voltage for the sequencer to run.
- for start / stop it would be highly preferable to have a trigger start the sequencer, and any next trigger stop the sequencer
- so instead of a start / stop the ring connector is behaving like a ‘run sequencer’ function

Also, it seems analog clock is then internally clocking the Microbrute, rather than stepping it’s sequencer.
-For example, if it is receiving analog clock, with arpeggiator set to on, when holding a chord on the keyboard, the notes play from the moment when the keys were touched, not in sync with the clock.  The BPM is correct though.
-Another example, say I have a sequence programmed, and I want to step through that sequence with an analog trigger.  Instead of simply advancing the sequence, it seems to interpret the incoming triggers as tap tempo, rather than ’next step’.
-Is this the intended functionality?  It would be really nice to have a trigger step the sequencer rather than set an internal BPM for the Microfreak.  This occurs when using TS or TRS.

Finally, I’m getting some tempo glitches, even when using a gate on the start/stop input, sometimes it will drop a gate and not run.