[sdiy] TRIADEX MUSE schematics???

[Dan Snazelle]

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> Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:04:51 -0400
> From: mcbinc at panix.com
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] TRIADEX MUSE schematics???
>
> On Sat, 21 Jun 2008, Dan Snazelle wrote:
>
>> Does anyone happen to know where to find the MUSE schematics? I am looking for some more pseudo random sound generators to explore. Similar ideas are welcome as well.
>
> Someone else tracked me down so I wrote up the following on the
> Muse's controls (actual Muse, not simulated):
>
> Switch Rows (data sources):
>
> Off/On
>
> These are just fixed boolean values.
>
> C1/2, C1, C2, C4, C8, C3, C6
>
> These are various divisions of the clock. C1/2 is the
> fastest toggling twice per step. C1 is the raw tempo.
> C2 is half-speed, C3 is divide-by-three. A major use
> of these is to incorporate them into the interval logic
> which can give the resulting sequence a recognizable
> rhythm or even a distinct time signature. C1/2
> is 'on' in the hold state.
>
> B1-B31
>
> The shift register. The pseudo-random logic generates
> a single bit which is fed into B1 shifting the other
> values down every C1 tick.
>
>
> Switch Columns (data consumers):
>
> Interval A, B, C and D
>
> These determine the note pitches. An interval is
> associated with each column though how true these intervals
> are is debatable. A '1' in A raises a second, B a third,
> C a fifth and D an octave. This above the course/fine
> setting which establishes the 0000 base. An obvious
> mod would be to support many cultural tunings.
>
> Theme W, X, Y and Z
>
> The inputs to the pseudo-random generator. I suspect the
> logic is: !((W xor X) xor (Y xor Z)). But can't prove
> this yet. Other generators might be interesting (or not).
>
>
> Other controls:
>
> Rest
>
> When up, 0000 notes don't sound and become rests instead.
> Can sound better.
>
> External
>
> Involves the accessory sockets. Don't sweat this.
>
> Start
>
> Momentary position that zeros the clock (C*) and shift
> register (B*) values.
>
> Step
>
> Another momentary to single step when in hold mode.
> Auto mode just free runs.
>
>
> Except for the external mode, verification of the pseudo-random
> logic and the precise behavior of the internal steps across the
> tuning range, that's pretty much the device in total.
>
> --
> Monty Brandenberg
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