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XTRTN modules for VCV Rack. Get them here. See the source code here.

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Demonstration video by Omri Cohen. This module behaves much like an ordinary sequencer with notes and gates. However, the notes and gates on this sequencer may be subjected to "mutations", with each mutation having a probability of randomising each note and gate. You cannot manually set notes in this sequencer, but instead you have fine control over the randomisation events. This makes the module well suited to long and generative music.

Turn the tempo on your tracks up until it blurs into a wall of kick drums. No, this module won't do that for you. Do it yourself. This is not a guide, this is an order. 3600BPM or else.

Ichneumonid offers a unique way of seemlessly combining incoming signals - without compromising the characters of the incoming signals - by waiting for the signals to "intersect" one another before switching. This way, there are no jumps when switching between signals, as both signals will be outputting the same voltages at the moment of switching. Ichneumonid gives detailed control over the probabilities of switching from signal to signal by the dedicated Arrival/Departure probability parameters, as well as a general Crossing probability parameter. The transition between signals may be made deterministic (with with the Always switch) or even more gentle with the U2UD2D mode.

Meganeura is ideal for speeding-up your drums at will. Alongside each tempo-multiplication knob is an output, sending out an accelerated version of an incoming clock signal. These multipliers may be enabled or disabled automatically, making Meganeura a possible quadruple burst-generator. The product-outputs are perfect for efficiently reaching higher tempos, and by toggling the multipliers, these product outputs can create more interesting and complex drum behaviours. A simplified version, Mononeura, has also been created, removing the (often uneccessary) secondary clock input.

For an easier-to-use version, see Mesoglea II. Timing matters when muting and unmuting instruments - Mesoglea will help to synchronise mutes and other changes to an incoming clock signal. By sending a polyphonic channel with incoming instruments through the To Mute input, you will be able to mute and unmute each instrument with perfect timing. Alternatively, without the To Mute input, this module will output perfectly timed gate signals. It is also easy for Mesoglea to perform both of these tasks simultaneously (read the To Mute section in Inputs).

Mesoglea II is a re-imagining of the original Mesoglea, to be easier to use and more in-line with the design ideas of Mesohyl. In short, you can easily mute and unmute instruments, or enable and disable gates, perfectly in-sync with incoming clock signals. Outgoing gates may be flipped with the corresponding buttons, and will wait for gates to the sample-and-hold inputs before updating. The ToMute input may be connected to replace outgoing gate-signals with more complex signals to be muted and unmuted.

Mesohyl has various knobs each with CV outputs. The outputs may be subjected to Sample and Hold rules with the accompanying input or the Global Sample and Hold input if either inputs are connected.

This module is excellent for condensing incoming pitch information into a set number of octaves: keeping instruments to compatible notes without identical pitch ranges. This module has CV input too, making it a fun choice for highly- customisable Waveshaping!

This module is a modified version of Meganeura - replacing the often unnecessary secondary clock and its flip-functions with a Base-gate input, allowing for automated switching of the base parameter. Thanks to Salix for suggesting that I make a simplified version of Meganeura.

This is module creates a bassdrum with as much distortion as you wish. The Pitch and Volume decays are determined by the Life and Slide parameters respectively: there are outputs for these pitch and volume envelopes for further modifications. Dist-In/Out may be used polyphonically if you want to apply the fold and distortion of the drum to other sounds - who wouldn't want that?

Attempt to turn all three lights green. To complete the puzzle you will need to think creatively and use other modules from the VCV Rack library. To write a detailed guide would really defeat the point of this module, but check the hints below if you are stuck.

"OMG it's probably the best burst generator in VCV Rack! Not only regarding good indication of generated burst but also for toggle control of enabling\disabling burst processing (but still gets the gates out!) end of burst control, burst multiplier and also lot of useful AUX outputs."
- VCV Rack Ideas

Yeah that's right, I'm pretentious enough to give the versions names.