MC01

Master Clock with Dividers

The master clock is a clocking module to provide timing for a number of sequencers. It also features built in clock dividers. An external clock can be used instead and fed through the dividers. Another unique feature is the master reset switch. This not only resets the internal clock dividers, but when appropriately connected (via internal leads), will reset the FS01 Fill-In module and also reset all Concussor analogue sequencers to the last step (see note below). The MC01 step button will also step all sequencers with its own step button (when connected to the clock input of each module).

The clock frequency will only run in a fairly standard tempo rate range as this module is intended for use as a sequencer clocking device. It will not run into audio range like some LFO's.

When the reset button is pressed on most analogue sequencers, the sequencers resets itself to step 1. The problem with this is that when the sequencer is started, it actually starts on step 2. This is because when it receives its first clock pulse (either from the internal clock or from external sources), the sequencer advances one step (to step 2), then generates the appropriate Gate and CV (as set at step 2). It does not generates the appropriate Gate and CV (as set at step 1) then advance to step 2. This is not always useful as when you start a sequencer you usually want it to start on step 1, not 2. The way to avoid this is to manually step all your sequencers to the last step of the pattern.
This is why our sequencers can automatically be reset to the LAST step, so that when the clock is started, the sequencer does in fact start with step 1.

(Text taken from http://www.analogue.org/tsn/mc01.htm. Thank you.)