DFAM and Korg SQ1
DFAM and Korg SQ1
I've heard that one way to get non-4/4 time signatures out of a DFAM is to hook up a device such as a Korg SQ 1 sequencer. Regarding the SQ 1 specifically, does anyone have any experience using these two instruments together? Can you actually get, say, a 3/4 or 5/4 beat out of DFAM using the Korg product? Any feedback appreciated.
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
Yes, it works fine through the SQ1.
However, the sequencer pattern will be slaved through the 8-beat pattern, irrespective of time signature i.e. if you have a 5/8 pattern, it will be played through the accent groupings you have programmed on the DFAM. Which can, in itself, create some interesting effects.
The 5-step pattern will be repeated, but step 1 of bar 2 will fall on beat 6 of the DFAM, bar 3 will fall on beat 3, bar 4 on beat 8 etc i.e. the entire sequence will repeat itself a x b (think mod 8 for where the accents etc will fall), with a being the sequencer time signature, and b being the DFAM beat pattern (i.e. 40 beats in this example).
You can also get non - 4/4 by patching tempo to pitch. At highest frequency setting, the DFAM will essentially 'skip' that step.
I'm posting a few vids at present of the DFAM in various uses, you may find them useful (I'm doing one soon illustrating what you mention above). Here's a link to one from where you'll be able to find some other bits & bobs I've created on the DFAM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAbVXWJWesY
All best
However, the sequencer pattern will be slaved through the 8-beat pattern, irrespective of time signature i.e. if you have a 5/8 pattern, it will be played through the accent groupings you have programmed on the DFAM. Which can, in itself, create some interesting effects.
The 5-step pattern will be repeated, but step 1 of bar 2 will fall on beat 6 of the DFAM, bar 3 will fall on beat 3, bar 4 on beat 8 etc i.e. the entire sequence will repeat itself a x b (think mod 8 for where the accents etc will fall), with a being the sequencer time signature, and b being the DFAM beat pattern (i.e. 40 beats in this example).
You can also get non - 4/4 by patching tempo to pitch. At highest frequency setting, the DFAM will essentially 'skip' that step.
I'm posting a few vids at present of the DFAM in various uses, you may find them useful (I'm doing one soon illustrating what you mention above). Here's a link to one from where you'll be able to find some other bits & bobs I've created on the DFAM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAbVXWJWesY
All best
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
Thanks a lot, that's really helpful. Link bookmarked.
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
For fun, with SQ1 in parallel mode, patch GateA to DFAM Trigger In and GateB to DFAM Advance/Clockstewthom wrote:I've heard that one way to get non-4/4 time signatures out of a DFAM is to hook up a device such as a Korg SQ 1 sequencer. Regarding the SQ 1 specifically, does anyone have any experience using these two instruments together? Can you actually get, say, a 3/4 or 5/4 beat out of DFAM using the Korg product? Any feedback appreciated.
Then use Active Steps on SQ1...
The sequencer knobs on the DFAM kind of act like Elektron PLocks for sound, GateA plays the rhythm you want, GateB advances through DFAM's sequencer for sound variations.
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
Just to clarify... is there a way the SQ1 can be used to "trick" the DFAM into playing sequences shorter than 8 steps, i.e. playing say step 1 - 5 then restarting at step 1?
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Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
You don’t have to trick the dfam. You can bypass it’s internal sequencer and sequence it from any other sequencer that sends cv/ gate. That way sequences can be as long or short as you like.redlester wrote:Just to clarify... is there a way the SQ1 can be used to "trick" the DFAM into playing sequences shorter than 8 steps, i.e. playing say step 1 - 5 then restarting at step 1?
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
Excellent! I actually already have a Korg Volca Keys so assume I could do it with that? Only just got my DFAM on Monday so am still learning all about it.Acid Mitch wrote: You don’t have to trick the dfam. You can bypass it’s internal sequencer and sequence it from any other sequencer that sends cv/ gate. That way sequences can be as long or short as you like.
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Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
If the Volca sends cv and gate then the answer is yes.
Re: DFAM and Korg SQ1
Just checked and no, it's just a pulse output. So SQ1 it probably is then.Acid Mitch wrote:If the Volca sends cv and gate then the answer is yes.