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step 8 • cv lock button activates the CV lock
function which deactivates CV knobs. Therefore,
changing their position does not have any influ-
ence on the voltage present at the cv out. This
function allows for safe adjustments to all the
other functions without the risk of accidental
pitch change. This is also very useful in live situa-
tions as a cue mode to create a new sequence or
to make changes to the current sequence before
initiating the change. To avoid confusion, this is
the only setting not saved with the presets.
EXPANDABILITy: ChAININg TWO UNITS
Two Moskwa II units can be chained to prepare a
sequence longer than 8 steps. Turn the power off
and join the modules with a 6-pin ribbon cable
included with the module. The headers are keyed,
there is no way of plugging the cable the wrong
way. Chaining and unchaining is performed by
pressing and holding the transport button on
the unit you want to be the primary module and
pushing the transport button on the other
module. Successful chaining is indicated by an
animation —the step buttons of the primary mod-
ule blink green, the step buttons of the secondary
module blink red. To chain two Moskwa’s one can
also load a chain preset (indicated by yellow back-
light). Unchaining can be achieved by loading a
regular preset (indicated by red backlight).
Two chained Moskwa II units generate a joint
sequence, but the CV values can be independently
modified on each module. Each cv out can have
unique quantization and range settings. Both cv
out and gate out jacks are sending the same
basic sequence. Nonetheless, the primary Moskwa
uses its own quantization and range settings. The
secondary Moskwa behaves likewise. Therefore,
the users have at their disposal two longer se-
quences, each with unique settings (not only quan-
tization and range but also e.g. the slew time). The
sequence length depends on the reset parameter
setting on both Moskwa II units. With reset set to
„off” on both modules, the sequence has 16 steps.
Any change to the reset setting on any Moskwa
unit shortens the combined sequence, e.g. with re-
set set to „off” on the primary Moskwa and reset
set to 4 on the secondary Moskwa, the total step
count is 12. Chaining two Moskwa II modules dou-
bles the number of available custom sequences.
Both custom sequences can use 16 CV values
from both modules.
To adjust random play and probability set-
tings, use the primary Moskwa II. The same goes
for the ext clock input. The transport on the
primary unit switches the sequence on and off. The
transport button on the secondary unit toggles
between a 16-step sequence from both modules,
an 8-step sequence from the primary unit, and an
8-step sequence from the secondary unit.
EXPANDABILITy: OSTANKINO EXPANDER
The Xaoc Ostankino II module further expands
Moskwa II’s connectivity. It adds CV inputs for
Random, Slew, Probability, Range, and Rate pa-
rameters. Ostankino II also includes a transpose
input. Moreover, it enables the user to choose
the first and the last sequence step with CV. The
expander features a step repeat button as well
as a gate input for that function. There are nine
additional outputs: clock out and individual
gate/bit outputs for each sequence step. Please
note that neither Ostankino II is compatible with
the original Moskwa module, nor Moskwa II is
compatible with the first iteration of Ostankino.
Also, one is advised against trying to chain an old
Moskwa module with the Moskwa II.
ACCESSORy
Our Coal Mine black panels are available for all
of Xaoc Devices modules. Sold separately. Ask
your favourite retailer. •
