Tags: Sequencer module

Notes: Pretzel Logic is a 4 bit to 16 step addressable analogue sequencer which outputs gates. Each of it's 16 steps can be addressed in any order for ultimate creative flexibility. It pairs nicely with Polygraf, High Towers and Akropoli; together they make a powerful combination.

It features 4 address inputs, 1, 2, 4 and 8, each of which has an associated input socket as well as a 3 position state switch which allows each address input to be held high, respond to input signals, or held low. Each input has two status LEDs. The red LED displays the signal present at the input socket, while the green LED displays the status of the address input. The combination of signals present at the input sockets, together with the positions of the state switches allows Pretzel Logic to have 16 different output states, numbered from 0 through to 15. The output state of Pretzel Logic can be ascertained by observing which of the 4 address inputs are high. So, for example:

- If no green status LEDs are on, Pretzel Logic is in output state 0

- If green status LED 4 is on, Pretzel Logic is in output state 4

- If green status LEDs 1, 2 and 4 are on, Pretzel Logic is in output state 7

- If green status LEDs 2 and 8 are on, Pretzel Logic is in output state 10

The input sockets may be addressed by various external modules, for example:

- FC Pocket Calculator, FC High Towers, or similar clock dividers with multiple outputs from other manufacturers.

- FC Polygraf or similar grid editors from other manufacturers.

- FC Little Melody, Akropoli or similar.

As Polygraf is capable of storing many user patterns which themselves are selectable by CV, multiple chained patterns are possible. Furthermore, we accept that users will discover their own unique combinations of FC and third party modules to address Pretzel Logic, always bearing in mind that at any time the status of any of the 4 input sockets may be overridden by the 4 state switches. Pretzel Logic may be latched manually via the Latch toggle switch, or externally via the Latch input. When Pretzel Logic is latched, the last output state to go high is held until Pretzel Logic is unlatched.