qu-bit-electronix/pulsar
Pulsar
A four-output burst generator inspired by pulsars, where triggers are dispersed across four outputs with eight dispersion modes, physics-based gravity and absorb parameters, and configurable pattern distribution including Euclidean, binary, random, and sequential modes.968
Capabilities 3
- Burst Generatorburst-generator
- Generates bursts of triggers dispersed across four outputs using eight dispersion modes and physics-based gravity and absorb parameters.968
- Clock Generatorclock-generator
- Provides an internal clock with variable rate, or can sync to an external clock, with a dedicated clock output.968
- Trigger Sequencertrigger-sequencer
- Each of the four channels can be independently programmed with Sequential, Euclidean, Binary, or Random pattern distribution modes to define trigger placement within a burst.968
Jacks 10 (5 in / 5 out)
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (5) | |||
| Absorb Input | gate | — | Gate input that triggers the Absorb function, resetting all bursts.968 |
| Burst Input | gate | — | Gate input that initiates all bursts, equivalent to pressing the Burst Button.968 |
| Length Input | cv | -5V to 5V | 968 |
| Mode Input | cv | -5V to 5V | CV input that rotates the burst pattern; +5V rotates all bursts one full clockwise rotation and -5V rotates counter-clockwise.968 |
| Rate/Clk Input | mixed | -5V to 5V | Serves as external clock input in External Clock Mode, or as CV for burst rate and sync multiplication/division in Internal Clock Mode.968 |
| Outputs (5) | |||
| CH1 Output | trigger | — | Outputs trigger bursts for Channel 1, indicated in blue on the LED ring.968 |
| CH2 Output | trigger | — | Outputs trigger bursts for Channel 2, indicated in purple on the LED ring.968 |
| CH3 Output | trigger | — | Outputs trigger bursts for Channel 3, indicated in green on the LED ring.968 |
| CH4 Output | trigger | — | Outputs trigger bursts for Channel 4, indicated in red on the LED ring.968 |
| Clock Output | clock | — | Outputs the internal clock or a multiplied/divided version of the external clock; LED does not illuminate if in External Clock Mode with no signal present.968 |
Parameters 11
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb Button | button | — | Resets all bursts; on non-looping channels the burst also stops advancing, while looping channels continue on the next clock pulse.968 |
| Burst Button | button | — | Triggers all bursts; asynchronous channels output immediately while synchronous channels advance on the next clock pulse. Holding Channel while pressing Burst triggers only the currently selected channel.968 |
| Channel Button | button | — | Cycles through the four channel pages; holding for one second navigates to the Global Page. Also acts as a shift key for various secondary functions.968 |
| Gravity Button | button | — | Enables or disables Gravity, a time-based effect that divides the burst rate by the maximum burst length, producing a linear time progression from first to last pulse.968 |
| Length Attenuverter | knob | — | Attenuates and inverts CV at the Length Input; holding Channel while adjusting sets the Software Attenuverter per channel or globally.968 |
| Length Encoder | knob | -16pulse – 16pulse | Sets burst length from -16 to +16 pulses (negative values advance counter-clockwise); clicking toggles Looping Mode; clicking and turning sets number of repeats from 1 to 16.968 |
| Master Encoder | knob | — | Sets the burst pattern within the selected channel based on the current Pattern Distribution Mode, with click and turn functions for toggling pulses, rotating bursts, or adjusting Euclidean/binary offsets.968 |
| Mode Attenuverter | knob | — | Attenuates and inverts the CV at the Mode Input; holding Channel while adjusting sets the Software Attenuverter stage per channel or globally.968 |
| Mode Encoder | knob | — | Turning sets the Pattern Distribution Mode per channel (Sequential, Euclidean, Binary, Random); clicking sets the Output Dispersion Mode (Simultaneous, Sequential Cascading, Random Cascading, Fractal) globally.968 |
| Rate/Clk Attenuverter | knob | — | Attenuates and inverts CV at the Rate/Clk Input when in Internal Clock Mode; inactive when externally clocked. Holding Channel while adjusting sets the Software Attenuverter.968 |
| Rate/Clk Encoder | knob | 5ms – 16000ms | Sets burst rate per channel or globally; clicking toggles Asynchronous/Synchronous mode; holding Channel and clicking toggles Internal/External Clock Mode. Pulse width can be set via a hold-and-menu interaction.968 |
Firmware history 0 versions
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