EHX 8 Step

[logsnob]

I know this is brand new but has anyone tried this with a cp-251 or moogerfooger? Seems like a good companion to both. What are some of the CV possibilities?

http://www.ehx.com/products/8-step-program

http://www.ehx.com/products/8-step-program/product-photo

http://www.ehx.com/assets/instructions/8-step-program.pdf

[Headphones]

It’s a fairly new product, so it’s hard to say how it’s going to be used with MFs, but it’s interesting how it’s a great CV sequencer, and a different option to the Doepfer Dark Time, Analogue Systems Oberkorn, or any other CV sequencer. It looks like you get different time signatures/speeds with the sequencer itself, but while the other sequencers I mentioned are more dedicated to allowing a small arsenal of CVs to be controlled, this looks like it’s a more basic setup. I think if you really need 2 to X (I have no idea how many MFs you’d want to throw at this thing) CV devices to control, you’d be nuts not to have a CP-251 to help you out.

Keep your eyes and ears on this unit, and I’m sure it’s going to go well in anybody’s setup, especially for sequencing their MFs, Slim/Sub/Phattys, or Minitaur. If it’s under $400, I’m getting one!

[logsnob]

@Headphones

If it’s under $400, I’m getting one!

Looks like it retails for about $125 new

[Vitja]

Cool!
And how much for preset footpedal?

[cliffman]

Has anyone seen a spec for the max voltage level of the CV out? The Ehx manual lacks that detail. For the price, looks very interesting, but depends a bit on the actual CV voltage produced. 0-5V? 0-10V? +/- 6.2 V ??

[tarissuoc]

Hi everyone

got the 8 step for some weeks now, works great with MFs and CP251.
i was looking for a small cv generator and ended up with it as it’s quite cheap.
cv out is 0-5V by the way.
this little thing is very useful, at least for my needs.
i use it all the time now, with 101, 102, cp 251 and my modified moisturizer.
didn’t buy the foot controller, you already have 10 presets which is enough as long as you don’t want to make “songs”.

now i’m wondering if i should get another one or go for another cp 251…or go modular…or go serge…
damn!

[stiiiiiiive]

Welcome Tarrisuoc!

My 8-step is having a ride in a truck on the way to my place right now
I’m sure this is a funny bit a gear, can’t wait to send some simple sequences to some analogue oscillators!!

[tarissuoc]

thanks stiiiiiiive!
have fun

[Jay944]

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[stiiiiiiive]

I will!

[EMwhite]

I hope you got the one with ‘new’ code. Bug fixes and some behavioral changes…

See here: http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/6544/P15

If not, best to refuse delivery and only buy a fixed/working pedal; you’ll be without it either way!

[Sir_Nose]

^ thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to check mine out. I have not used it with midi yet.

[stiiiiiiive]

Mine is on its way already. Provided the date of the topic, I think it’ll be ok. Will check anyway, thanks for pointing this out

[Sir_Nose]

I have a v1 OS

Now, how long do I wait to see if any more bugs pop up and are fixed before sending it back in?

[stiiiiiiive]

It depends on whether you do or do not use MIDI, and whether how bad you want the new features.

[stiiiiiiive]

@Jay944

stive, please let us know about your experience with the EHX 8-step

So, as I was just saying on another topic…

@myself

Well, I cannot compare with others analogue sequencers since it is my first one. But what I can tell is I’ve been able to explore the basics for an hour so far, and I had great fun.

The Emwhite’s GATE OUT mod is something I’ll consider soon enough. For now, I can use the VX-351 LFO out to send the signaI simultaneously into the 8SP’s CV input for sync purpose and in the Voyager’s ENV TRIG input. That does the job brilliantly.

For LP users, you can MIDI sync the 8SP to the LP. And for CV out users, you can patch the GATE OUT into the 8SP CV in and sync this way. With this particular configuration, arpeggios are altered by the 8SP’s sequence, leading to really crazy melodic lines.

I can’t wait to bring it in a little improv session with my mates…

[Sir_Nose]

It took a week, door to door, in order for my unit to be updated.

[kn_s]

Hey, new here and also new to the moog world as well as this cv jazz. I currently have the 101, 102 and 105m and just purchased the ehx 8 step, tried messing around the other night hooking the 8 step up to every cv input… Appearently I did something wrong because it did not affect any bit of audio I sent thru my moogerfoogers.

[Alien8]

@kn_s

Hey, new here and also new to the moog world as well as this cv jazz. I currently have the 101, 102 and 105m and just purchased the ehx 8 step, tried messing around the other night hooking the 8 step up to every cv input… Appearently I did something wrong because it did not affect any bit of audio I sent thru my moogerfoogers.

They work great together. You need to start at page 1 of all the manuals. Seriously, you need to read how to use them. The 8 step has a lot of settings that you need to be aware of.

Each manual has examples of how to set up CV links. Use the EXP / CV out of the 8 step and connect it to the cutoff of the 101. Turn the volume down on your speakers, and turn resonance upto 10. This way you have a direct link from the 8 step to the frequency of the self oscillation. Turn the cutoff on the 101 all the way counter clockwise. Now mess with the 8 step until you hear changes. You will need the play button on the 8 step on (green triangle on). Be cautious of how long you allow one note to play, as long exposure to one note from the 101 will overheat your speakers.

[kn_s]

Thanks Alien8, I’ll have to try that setup out. Admittedly I did skim over all the manuals but I’ll read them more thoroughly. I know all about blowing up speakers with sustained loud deep tones from many a sound installation back in college.