make-noise/tempi

Tempi

Make Noise

A 6-channel polyphonic time-shifting module offering human and machine clock programming, preset state storage, and complex clocking arrangements in a modular synthesizer.880

Capabilities 4

Clock Dividerclock-divider
Each channel can be set to divide the leading tempo by integer or non-integer values up to 32 using machine or human programming.880
Clock Generatorclock-generator
Generates 6 independent clock outputs as multiples or divisions of a leading tempo, which can be set via tap, external clock, or CV.880
Clock Modulatorclock-modulator
Supports phase shifting, shift-register style clock value rotation between channels, and run/stop modulation via the Mod Gate input.880
Clock Multiplierclock-multiplier
Each channel can be set to multiply the leading tempo by integer or non-integer values up to 32 using machine or human programming.880

Jacks 10 (4 in / 6 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (4)
External Leading Tempo Inputclock—Accepts an external clock signal that becomes the leading tempo after 2 received pulses; drives all 6 channel outputs as multiples or divisions of this incoming clock.880
Mod Gate Inputgate—Gate input that triggers shift or run/stop behaviors on mod-enabled channels, as programmed on the Program Edit page.880
State Select CV Inputcv0V to 5VCV input (0–5V) for absolute state selection; when tap tempo is disabled, also controls leading tempo. Takes priority over State Select Gate.880
State Select Gate Inputgate—Gate input that increments the active state on each rising edge, allowing sequential state stepping through stored configurations.880
Outputs (6)
CH1 Outputclock—880
CH2 Outputclock—880
CH3 Outputclock—880
CH4 Outputclock—880
CH5 Outputclock—880
CH6 Outputclock—880

Parameters 19

NameTypeRangeBehavior
CH1 Buttonbutton—880
CH2 Buttonbutton—880
CH3 Buttonbutton—880
CH4 Buttonbutton—880
CH5 Buttonbutton—880
CH6 Buttonbutton—880
Clock Width CH1menu_setting—Selects channel 1 output pulse width (50% duty cycle clock or 10ms trigger) and whether channel 1 acts as the leading tap tempo button.880
Clock Width CH2menu_setting—880
Clock Width CH3menu_setting—880
Clock Width CH4menu_setting—880
Clock Width CH5menu_setting—880
Clock Width CH6menu_setting—880
Human Resolutionmenu_setting—Sets how strictly human-tapped rhythms relate to the Leading Tempo's phase and multiplier/divisor. Three levels: 100% (strictest, same as machine coarse), 50% (default), 25% (most free, equivalent to machine fine adjustment).880
MOD Input Behaviormenu_setting—Sets the Mod input response to either Momentary (channels run while gate is high, stop when low) or Toggled (channels alternate between run and stop on each rising edge).880
PGM_Abutton—Provides access to mute page, machine divisor programming, phase decrement, state edit, and bank edit functions depending on press combinations.880
PGM_Bbutton—Provides access to mod page, machine multiplier programming, phase increment, state edit, and program edit functions depending on press combinations.880
Run/Stop Modemenu_setting—Selects the run/stop behavior for mod-enabled channels: Run/Stop (gate-controlled run), Run/Stop All (all channels run on gate high), Alt Run (mod-enabled and disabled channels have inverse behavior), or Off.880
Select CV Attenuatorknob—Attenuates incoming State Select CV signal; when no CV is patched, acts as a standalone panel control for manual state selection. Also sets Leading Tempo when tap tempo is disabled.880
Shift Directionmenu_setting—880

Firmware history 2 versions

VersionReleasedNotes
tempi71—Enhances TEMPI's relationship with René via the Select Bus.880
tempi60—Adds voltage-controlled tempo option, improved Select Bus communication with René (multi-paste, Store, Mesh while following), improved Run/Stop functionality with Toggled/Momentary options replacing Jumbled/Unjumbled, updated bank colors to match René, changed Store behavior to require explicit save, and minor bug fixes.880

References 2

  1. [880]
    Make Noise Tempi Manualmanual
    source 880 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-24
  2. [881]
    Make Noise Tempi product pageproduct_page
    source 881 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-24