Introduction
The NerdSEQ is a Tracker
based sequencer, synthesizer and modulation generator for Eurorack
systems.
It consist of 6 Tracks for the CV/Trigger/Gate generation of 18 outputs (12 CV + 6 Trigger/Gate).
There are 2 audio tracks with 2 dedicated audio parts each for sampling/synthesis sequencing.
Furthermore the audio part can also act as a waveform oscillator or FM synthesizer. Different
modulation functions like LFO, Envelopes and more can be generated for internal and external
use. Dedicated clock/reset inputs and outputs are available for different clock types. 4 free
assignable CV inputs can be used for live manipulation or CV/Gate recording.
The sequencer itself is inspired by old module trackers like Fasttracker2(PC)
, OctaMED(Amiga)
LittleSoundDJ(Gameboy)
and Little Piggy Tracker(Multiple Platforms)
….. These to name only a
few, there are many more inspirations.
It contains many very powerful functions for sequencing like an advanced live ability, pattern length
up to 64 steps, chaining, poly-rhythmic tracks, groove, glide, retrigger, flexible trigger/gate/step
lengths, patches, special effects, probability, tables and more. The audio tracks contain special
functionality for sample playing, pitching, sample effects, retrigger and many more, as well as a
synthesizer engine to create waveforms or act as a 4 Operator FM Synthesizer. Samples can be
loaded from a dedicated SD card available on the front panel. The sequencer is able to make loops
(as in many loops) and full songs (even multiple songs on one project, depending on complexity,
usage of patterns etc.) Patterns can be started and stopped independently from the tracks, which
allows flexible clip-style sequencing. Projects can be saved and loaded on/from the microSD card.
All editing is implemented in a very easy way (at least I tried to make it so). So every screen or edit
option can be accessed through one key or Shift + Key. No complex submenus from submenus or
menu diving is needed. I also try to prevent that as much as possible for future updates.
Additional expanders allow Midi recording and sequencing, the connection of a Sega Gamepad for
controlling, up to 64 more Trigger/Gate/CV outputs and modulators and screen cloning onto a
composite or HDMI screen.
1
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moduletracker
2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FastTracker_2
3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OctaMED
4
http://www.littlesounddj.com/lsd/
5
http://littlegptracker.com/
NerdSEQ – a tracker based Eurorack sequencer
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User Manual Revision V1.26 for Firmware V1.26
12 July 2022