DMT Markov Sequencer

Ever feel your Randoms are too random? Then try the DMT Markov Sequencer to harness the power of random into something more coherent! The sequencer is divided into 5 stages or steps. For each step you then have a row of Probability knobs to determine how likely it is for each step to be selected next, based on the current step. In a musical context, it can take completely random values and create something with a bit of repetition as certain steps are more likely to follow others etc. Great for channeling your inner Autechre.

Inputs

Clock Input - Sending a HIGH (>= 2.5v) Gate or Trigger signal to this will advance the sequencer. This will randomly select a new output based on the probability weightings given by the Probability Matrix Knobs. If the External Input jack is connected, the output will be selected based on this value.

Ext. Input - The module automatically generates a random voltage which is compared to the probability matrix to select a new step. If you would like something a little less random, the EXT INPUT allows you to send in a CV signal to

Input Jacks - Send audio or CV values into these jacks to be selected for output by the Sequencer. The currently selected stage will output via the MIX OUTPUT Jack.

CV Knobs- Generate a quantized CV Voltage using these knobs to be selected by the sequencer. The currently selected stage will output via the CV OUTPUT Jack.

Probability Matrix - A matrix of 20 knobs where each determines the likelihood of selection based on the current step. The higher the value, the more likely the chance of selecting this step is.

Dark Mode - Clicking the DMT Audio logo will toggle between LIGHT and DARK modes.

Outputs

Mix Output - Outputs the selected input from the INPUT jacks.

CV Output - Outputs the selected input from the CV knobs.

Trig. Outputs - Outputs a short trigger signal when that particular step is selected.

Examples

If all Probability Knobs are set to default (100%), then any outcome is equally likely to the others, i.e. completely random.

To get something a little more predictable, set the probability knobs to either extreme (either a low or high value).

Note - if all knobs in a row are set to zero, the universe itself will collapse in on itself the sequencer will just get stuck on that row's step until a knob is nudged to have a non-zero value.

The Mathematics

See Wikipedia: Stochastic Matrix