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This is a really good question as I only know from trial and error - not sure if there is a guide out there.

So you want to keep the things like LFO's and other modulation sources kind of in the middle with the clocks and the sequencers so the cable runs are shorter. then the envelopes, then the filters, then the osciallators.. on the lower rt. corner slap the final mixer. Effects also near the mixer since you usually send those directly over. Get some of those double plug in type patch cords too those are a huge help.

Use the rene and then keep changing octaves, use only 6 notes in your progression and make sure to add some blank spots and spaces. also the glide sounds really cool. then make sure with those six notes you use rene to mix it up, change quantization range, reduce notes even from the normal scale.. loop that.

Then for your change, simply slow the clock by 1/4 so it holds each note longer and then while that's going on modulate the hell out of it by hand or with an LFO gone crazy.. then go back to the regular clock, repeat with different envelopes every time too especially on your filters you have at least 3 nice filters so open those using the same envelope (or different) that you open the VCA.

Finally, make sure to use your FM on the oscillators - output a wave from one, to the FM input of another and use that for a crazy solo type thing. just some ideas, nice system! love the size since I have one very similar to it.

Update: I worked on this for a while and figured out at least some sort of OK ratcheting.. it does not sound like the track at the start but its got some of that spirit.

1. Setup a simple 808 type sequence on Rene X channel - with 808 don't go to many notes apart. Enable all gates and all access channels. Make sure to enable 'sleep' mode for x in the function page.
2. Setup the Y channel of Rene to spit out a tone that goes directly to the CV2 in of Pamela's new workout (+/- one, CV1 wont work as its + only). Do not enable sleep mode, for simplicity of different clock bpm changes disable access and gates to most of the Y channel as you see fit. Make sure sleep mode is not turned on. Big key here you have to set the quant page of the Y seq. to level 4, four full ocataves that way there is enough CV voltage to properly move the Pamela's CV2 clock based on knob turns in the Y seq.
3. In the main Pamela's new workout clock page setup a clock to use the CV from Rene Y channel see #2 above, as a clock modifier so depending on the voltage of the Rene coming out i.e. what note you are playing, it will increase or decrease the clock! Must use CV2 option not cv1. To do this just crank the clock multiplier past 512 and the next one is CV1 (does not work) and then CV2 that works great.
4. Use that clock to set the X channel in Rene and pull a new slower clock to feed the Rene Y channel that way you can sequence your bpm changes slower than the X channel will play the notes.
5. Patch the Y gate out of Rene back to the Rene X channel 'Xmod' input then choose 'reset' in the function menu so every time the Y gate hits it resets the X and plays a gate and cv, that way every time it changes rates it also plays a note and gate on the X channel so you don't get any missed beats where it changes to the next note with no gate - that was an issue.

Its not perfect but it kind of works

there is one big missing item, i need to figure out a way to CV control the Y channel so i can make that go faster or slower, right now all the changes in the y sequence that control the bpm rate are spaced equally apart, i'd like to have the Y sequence go at a non linear pace almost random so maybe i need to run the Y clock through its own CV2 mod from the Rene 'C' sequencer.. still working on that. should be do able tho!

Thanks for the ideas everyone.

feedback appreciated.

EDITED Dec 20th 2019, 17:55

Lugia i did see Tempi but since i already have the pamela's new workout i didnt grab it

i may have to get one and trade away my pamelas

i also read u can use the batumi with the divider outs on the square wave as a clock source i may dig into that too

Hi Ronin thanks for clarifying that!!

well its too late now i was in Chicago at CME and got a Rene 2 sequencer and i combine that with my arpitecht

thing is i like the gate behavior like delays stops etc of the Rene but i cant find a good way to get the ratcheting effect damn!

i bet the Rene can do it i just dont quite know how, maybe combine x and y sequences or use the amazing c sequence i am perplexed

i have a pamela's new workout also

any help appreciated thanks again

This is a quick demo of Izotope Neutron but please ignore that part, I want you to focus on the trap 808 bass.. he sequences the shit out of it! I've tried using my voltage block, Pamela's, and a Function w VCA to get this and I can't come close. Go to 1min 10 sec. into the video seems my youtube link with time stamp gets ignored.

So what Sequencer for gates and tones can possibly make this crazy Trap Bass stuff?

I've got my focus on the Metron with two Voltera modules or the Livestock Shepherd. Or do I just need to use another method? Many thanks!

EDITED Nov 27th 2019, 17:57

Please post pics or virtual love to see how they look this one is all about looking cool cause you like it and having a sound that comes from the designers preferences and might be f'd up kinda too. If you can comment on what makes it flavored different that would be very helpful indeed. I/O modules do not have to be from the same company.

This is what I must have from Knobcon in 2019 and the .VCO with that crazy digital drift engine sounds disturbing.

EDITED Jun 2nd 2019, 09:51