Q170
MIDI Gates
Aug 23, 2018
The Q170 MIDI Gates module produces gate signals from a stream of MIDI
messages, either from a keyboard, a DAW or any MIDI source. Each of the 8
outputs can be programmed for one or more MIDI note messages or Continu-
ous Controller messages.
Gate outputs can be used to select steps on a Q960 sequencer, trigger enve-
lopes, change filter settings and many other things.
A MIDI Thru output allows daisy-chaining of many modules.
The MIDI output is a version of the incoming MIDI signals but with the pro-
grammed notes filtered out. This allows you to set aside certain notes on a key-
board for controlling things via an independent gate signal.
To program an output, simply press the Set button and send MIDI note or CC
messages. MIDI channel numbers are recognized. Notes sent once cause the
output to follow the note on/off messages and operate like a simple keyboard
gate signal. Notes sent twice cause the output to toggle On then Off as note On
messages are received.
A special mode allows gate outputs to be programmed to respond to MIDI real-
time messages, sometimes called sync - start, stop, continue, clock. The clock
output can be programmed with a division
of /1, /2, /3, /4, /6, /8, /12, /16, /24, /32, /48, /96, /192.
Programming is preserved through power cycling.
Q170 MIDI Gates Specifications
Panel Size: Single Width 2.125"w x 8.75" (Moog Unit Format).
Gate Outputs: 5V positive.
Trigger Width: 5ms.
Power Requirement: +15V@30ma, -15V@30ma, +5V@50ma. Synthesizers.com standard.
MIDI Messages Recognized: Notes, Continuous Controllers, Clock, Start, Stop, Continue.
Clock Division Options: /1,/2,/3,/4,/6,/8,/12,/16,/24,/32, /48, /96, /192.
Total Messages Programmable: 100 per gate, 800 total.
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