A clock generator and processor that converts a single internal or external clock into seven related clock pulse outputs, with spread-controlled division/multiplication, probabilistic masking for random or repeating phrasing, pulse width control, and live/lockable output states.892
Capabilities 4
Clock Dividerclock-divider
Seven outputs with spread-controlled division values down to sixty-fourth notes; individual outputs can be locked to specific division values.892
Clock Generatorclock-generator
Internal tap-tempo clock generator with smart tempo following; also accepts external clock input.892
Clock Multiplierclock-multiplier
Seven outputs with spread-controlled multiplication values up to octuple whole notes; individual outputs can be locked to specific multiplication values.892
Trigger Sourcetrigger-source
Each of seven outputs produces 5V clock pulse signals with programmable probability and pulse width.892
Jacks 11 (4 in / 7 out)
Name
Signal
Voltage
Description
Inputs (4)
CLK
trigger
—
Accepts an external trigger/clock to set the module's tempo; glōc will smoothly follow tempo changes in the incoming signal.892
Probability CV Input
cv
-5V to 5V
Bipolar CV input that sums with the Probability Knob position to modulate trigger probability across all outputs.892
RST
trigger
—
Resets the internal division/multiplication counter and resets the 8-step repeating phrasing density pattern to step 1.892
Spread CV Input
cv
-5V to 5V
Bipolar CV input that sums with the Spread Knob position to modulate the division/multiplication spread across all outputs.892
Outputs (7)
Clock Pulse Output 1
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: semiquaver triplets (sixteenth note triplets) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 2
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: semiquavers (sixteenth notes) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 3
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: quavers (eighth notes) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 4
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: crotchets (quarter notes) — the base clock — when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 5
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: minims (half notes) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 6
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: semibreves (whole notes) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Clock Pulse Output 7
clock
≤5V
Default assignment: dotted semibreves (dotted whole notes) at the base clock rate when Spread Knob is centred.892
Parameters 5
Name
Type
Range
Behavior
Mode Toggle
switch
—
Three-position toggle selecting Lock (left), Regular (centre), and Live (right) programming modes for the clock outputs.892
Probability Knob
knob
—
At centre (noon), all outputs fire at 100% probability. Turning left introduces coin-toss random logic reducing trigger probability; turning right introduces an 8-step density mask for repeating phrasing. Both extremes result in zero probability.892
Zones
Random Phrasing
Repeating Phrasing
Random Phrasing-100–0%Coin-toss logic reduces trigger probability randomly; fully left yields zero probability.892
Repeating Phrasing0–100%8-step density mask creates repeating pulse/rest patterns; fully right yields zero probability.892
PWM Knob
knob
—
Globally adjusts the pulse width of all seven clock outputs; turning anticlockwise decreases pulse width, turning clockwise increases it.892
Pressing twice calculates a new tempo; ignored when external clock is present. Also used in Lock mode to select/deselect output lock states, and to save configuration when held. LED colour indicates status: white blinks at steady tempo, amber during transition, off-white when external clock is present.892
Firmware history 1 version
Version
Released
Notes
1.1.0
—
Added Run/Stop behaviour as an alternative to Smart Tempo Following for better integration with external clock sources that stop and start. Also added the Assigning glōc Behaviour startup configuration feature.892