Super Klee Sequencer

Scott Stites · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:23 am Post subject:

That's a dance I'd pay to see, too. As long as it's not a lap dance (seeing as how it involves multiple forks).

I had the previous rev resubmitted to me by Fonik (thanks Matthias), and it was a matter of going through and putting everything back to the current rev. Well, everything but the super deluxe output circuit (the one that had the CV and modulation inputs). That will get re-worked later.

Here's the latest zip file. Below are the contents of the text file, which is a part of the zip.

Cheers,
Scott

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Model 2 Klee Sequencer Zip File Release 3

The Model 2 Klee Sequencer schematics are spread throughout five schematics, included in this zip file:

Clock and Load: Klee_Clock_and_Load_200r.jpg
Encoder: Klee_Encoder_210r.jpg
Scaler: Klee_Opt1_100.jpg, Klee_Opt2_100.jpg, or Klee_Opt3_100.jpg
Decoder: Klee_Decoder_120.jpg
Output: Klee_Standard_Output_110.jpg or Klee_Enhanced_Output_100.jpg
Gate Bus: Klee_Gate_Bus_140r.jpg

There are actually 9 schematics included in this zip file. The extra schematics contain optional elements that can be included in the Model 2 Klee at the builder's discretion.

The first set of options concerns the method by which the maximum range of the Klee's programming pots is set. There are three options, each of which are contained on a separate Scaler schematic.

Scaler Option 1 allows the operator to set the maximum range of the programming pots with a single rotary switch. This switch has 8 positions, and allows the operator to set the maximum range at the intervals of a major third, a perfect 4th, a perfect 5th, a minor 6th, one octave, two octaves, four octaves or eight octaves. If this functionality is desired, then the schematic Klee_Opt1_100.jpg should be used as the scaler schematic.

Scaler Option 2 allows the operator to set the maximum range of the programming pots with a single rotary switch, with the two octave setting allowing continuous control of the max range from 0V to just over two volts (two octaves). This switch has 8 positions, and allows the operator to set the maximum range at the intervals of a major third, a perfect 4th, a perfect 5th, a minor 6th, one octave, two octave variable range, four octaves or eight octaves. If this functionality is desired, then the schematic Klee_Opt2_100.jpg should be used as the scaler schematic.

Scaler Option 3 allows the operator to set the maximum range of the programming pots with two separate rotary switches. The first rotary switch is a 12 position switch that allows the operator to step the maximum range in voltage levels corresponding to half step intervals from 0V to 11/12V (one half step below a full octave). The second rotary switch is an 8 position switch that allows the operator to step the maximum range in 1V increments, corresponding to octave intervals, from 0V to 7V (seven full octaves). The combination of settings of these two rotary switches allows the operator to set the maximum range of the programming pots to any interval between 0V and a level corresponding to one half step under 8 full octaves. If this functionality is desired, then the schematic Klee_Opt3_100.jpg should be used as the scaler schematic.

The second set of options concern the output section. With this zip file, there are two optional output schematics. The difference between the two is relatively minor:

The 'Standard' output has a single output for each Klee voltage - A, B, and A+B. These outputs follow the slew circuits for each output. If this option is desired, then Klee_Standard_Output_110.jpg should be used as the output schematic.

The 'Enhanced' output has two unique output for each Klee voltage. The extra outputs are tapped before the slew circuit, so that there is an unmodified, and a 'slewable' version for each of the outputs (A, B and A+B). If this option is desired, then Klee_Enhanced_Output_100.jpg should be used as the output schematic.

A third 'deluxe' version exists, but the original source schematic is missing, so once it is re-drawn, it will be made available in the next zip file. This version allows input V/Oct voltages and modulation to be applied to all three outputs and the each output individually.

Schematic Revisions in this zip file are:

Clock and Load: Revision 2.00r (redrawn revision 2.00)

Encoder: Revision 2.10r (redrawn revision 2.10)

Scaler: Option 1, revision 1.00
Option 2, revision 1.00
Option 3, revision 1.00

Decoder: Revision 1.20

Output: Standard Revision 1.10
Enhanced Revision 1.00

Gate Bus: Revision 1.40r (redrawn revision 1.40)

Scott Stites · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:44 am Post subject:

Our triclopian beauty did not originally intend to wind up as an exotic dancer - she, in former days, aspired to dance in the ballet.

Her big break came with an audition for the New York Metropolitan Ballet. In preparation, she commissioned a work on an early prototype of the Model 2 Klee sequencer - a three bit pattern, with three voices (three being her lucky number). It was performed in 8X2 mode, with the voice controlled by output B frequency modulating output A. It began with an audio rate clock, a comparitively cheerful sound to Iris (in comparison to her life, that is) which was switched lower in frequency range, initiating her routine. She was set to dance Swan Lake at the audition, with this specially commissioned work.

Alas, halfway through her routine, the casting director stopped the performance and summarily dismissed her. Her manager, who also that day notified her of termination of their contract, claimed the music was inappropriate for Swan Lake, being as it was in an entirely different key (the key of L, I believe). Iris, however, to this day believes she was eliminated because her tiara slipped out of position during her gyrations, exposing her previously concealed third eye. In any event, life went downhill soon after for our poor heroine, and she subsequently took up dancing with dinnerware, scantily clad, when clad, in reptillian and...other....garb.

Attached to this post is the original piece Iris used in her aborted audition.

Cheers,
Scott

Third_Eye_Tiara.mp3

Description:

Klee 8X2 sequence, with VCO controlled by A FM'ing VCO controlled by B. VCO controlled by A+B is an innocent bystander.

Download (listen)

Filename:

Third_Eye_Tiara.mp3

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1.22 MB

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Uncle Krunkus · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:56 am Post subject:

I stopped getting notices for this thread!
I just checked to find that almost a page has gone by without me hearing about it! Mad

I've unwatched and rewatched, so I'll see what happens.

Scott Stites

Can you hear me now? Very Happy

After clubbing you all over the head with the bizarro Triclops Stripper arc, here's something totally different - Ambient Klee.

I flipped on the Klee to play with it a little bit tonight - I set the LFO controlling the Klee into the lowest range and got this really neat sort of '40s movie soundtrack type of sequence out of the same 'Tiara' settings it was left with last night (though a quite different pattern). I tweaked the EG's with long attack/release settings, and threw in the DSC2000, gated from one of the gate bus outputs. It morphed into this really sweet ambient sequence, so I dusted off the Dim C, ran the signal through the Korg SD-400 analog delay into that, and out popped this attached sample.

So it's three VCO's, each through its own filter and VCA, plus the DSC2000 all plugged into my switchblade mixer module, from that into the SD-400, and from there into the Dim C. Both Dim C outputs are plugged straight into the D8, which makes this the first Klee sample I've ever recorded in stereo - the Dim C is doing it's lush stereo thing to it (it's in Mode 4 for those Dimension C afficianados out there). The sample plays through by itself - the only intervention from me was, halfway through it, to adjust a lot of glide into and add some vibrato to the voice controlled by output A (narrow pulse VCO going through half of the dual MS-20 clone filter - you'll hear it, it's pretty obvious).

The Dim C is one of those things that really deserves a Krunkus layout - a certain Germaniac once told me that if you ran a snow blower through a Dim C, it would come out the other end sounding wonderful. I love it to death, especially for polyphonic stuff. I swear on a stack of bibles if you built one, you would never regret it, and find yourself using it so much, you'd start to worry..... Anyway, it certainly sweetens the voices here, but the really nice thing is that the Gate Bus adds and takes away voices, too, which gives it a certain 'arranged' feeling.

I was thinking, too, there's a lot of Jeff Pontius in it - the recorder (Korg D Cool

and the SDD-400 were both given to me by Jeff. This sample sounds like, if not something he would do, something he would certainly appreciate.

If you have the impression that the Klee is only good for chugga sequencer/random stuff, give this sample a spin....

Cheers,
Scott

mosc · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:09 am Post subject:

Uncle Krunkus · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

It's because you're so prolific and productive Scott. The "cosmic forces which surround us all" decided that you needed slowing down a bit! Smile

vtl5c3 · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

hi scott.... dumb question, but the stage inputs connecting to the ctrl inputs on the 4066s in the decoder section... are they connecting to the steps #s on the encoder page, i.e. the CD4034 outputs?

Scott Stites · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:25 am Post subject:

fonik · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:04 am Post subject:

i try to have the current and latest files uploaded to my site. if stripboard layouts would come, i'd be glad to upload them, too (if i'm allowed to). some may find it more comfortable to have everything on one view, not spread over a thread - just the outcome, no history...

cheers,
matthias

p.s.: i really try to built an 2U!! version that can be operated without difficulties. i'm in the stage of drawing the panel, deciding which parts to use and how to distribute the circuits, pots, switches and sockets to a set of euro copper blanks...

Scott Stites · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:04 pm Post subject:

It would be nice to have the strips and everything in one place/file. Ultimately I think that would be the goal.

I plan on creating a mnemonic list, cal procedure, and panel wiring diagram, plus a nice theory of operation covering the soap opera in the previous sections of this thread. That and an operational 'tip' doc would be nice.

In the meantime, this zip file has the corrected "step" mnemonic on the decoder board.

Mmmmmmmmmmmnemonically,
Scott

germaniac

blue hell

mono-poly · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

Scott this really is an amazing project man!
Is anyone gonna do a pcb run?
I'd be interested for sure!

Scott Stites · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

mono-poly · Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks Scott

I'll keep checking this tread.
And i'll ask my technican when it's time to make me a Super KLee!

Scott Stites · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:32 pm Post subject:

Uncle Krunkus · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 2:26 am Post subject:

As per usual Scott, this is a beautiful piece. Ready to be mastered and added to the Super Klee Compendium.
I think you should release an album of just Klee inspired works.
"Hooked on Klee" sounds good.

Scott Stites · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:17 am Post subject:

Oooh! If Krunkite Fashion Industries expands its plunder of the natural world to the as yet untapped phylum of the arthropod, we could manufacture natural spider's web leotards to go with our reptillian aerobics outfits. Then we could market them with a free copy of the workout tape "Sweatin' to the Klee". Richard Simmons might even be available!

Or better yet, "Buns of Klee" with Jane Fonda. Very Happy

Cheers,
Scott

mosc · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:26 am Post subject:

electro-music media would be proud to publish such a work.

blue hell · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:27 am Post subject:

StephenGiles · Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 507 Location: England

That sounds very nice but I keep expecting Jeff Beck to crash in!

Scott Stites · Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject:

fonik · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:51 am Post subject:

hi scott,

technical: what's the power consumption of the klee 2 on both of the rails?

i wonder if i should build the klee with external or internal transformer/PSU... if it's below 100mA for each of the rails i would use an external wall wart and a small PSU on one of the PCBs.

cheers,
matthias

Uncle Krunkus · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:16 am Post subject:

I'm betting it's about 300mA on the +ve rail and about 40mA on the -ve. Laughing