Malekko Varigate 8+ 8-Channel 16-Step Gate Sequencer (26HP)

Full Description

Quantized CV outputs, note function and glide

The Malekko Varigate 8+ features two quantized CV outputs, labelled CV 1 and CV 2. Connect these to modules that are equipped with 1V/Oct inputs for pitch changes. You can also change the note of each step by pressing either CV 1 or CV 2. The NOTE button will automatically light up, enabling you to adjust the sliders for each step you wish to adjust. On top of this, the Varigate 8+ allows you to add glide to a step. To do this, simply select the gate you wish to adjust, press one of the CV buttons, and then press the GLIDE button before adjusting one of the step sliders.

Song mode

The Varigate 8+ features a handy and unique SONG mode. This allows you to program presets to play automatically. Simply hold the SONG button while you select various GATE/PRESET buttons (dependent on the order you desire them to play in). You can set any of the presets to play more than once in a row by pushing the desired preset button more than once. The SONG button doesn't have to be lit to program the presets, and they can be programmed while the Varigate is playing. When you have finished programming, simply press the SONG button again so that it lights up. Pressing the button again will exit SONG mode. Songs can be overwritten at will using the same process.

Track mode

Track mode allows you to access the extra slider features and functions for that particular pattern/sequence, preset, or bank, dependent on the parameters you wish to adjust. These functions consist of the following:

• DIVIDE/MULTIPLY: Allows you to divide or multiply a particular pattern/sequence
• SEQUENCE LENGTH: Allows you to change the length of a particular pattern/sequence
• SEQUENCE MODE: Allows you to change the direction of a particular pattern/sequence
• KEY: Allows you to change the key that your bank is in. You can also add the ROOT + additional notes
• CV LINK MODE: Allows you to tie a CV channel to a corresponding gate channel

Features

• Eight channels of gates, with each featuring up to 16-steps
• Two quantized 1V/Oct CV channels
• The CV channels can be independent or linked to any gate channel
• Ability to save up to one hundred presets
• Ten different song banks, programmable by choosing any sequence of presets
• Programmable scale per bank
• Note and Glide per step
• Forward, Reverse, Pendulum, and Random directions per channel
• Probability, Repeat, Delay, and Pulsewidth control per channel
• Individual clock multiplier, divider, and sequence length per channel
• Random gate input for applying variation to your pattern
• All per-step parameters can be randomized with a given range
• Program gate channels using both sliders and buttons
• Mute function (ability to mute a channel or pattern)
• Freeze gate input converts random sequences into static sequences whilst active
• Reset input
• Clear function for cleaning channels and parameters
• Tempo control knob
• Clock In and Out

Specifications

• Size: 26HP
• Internal & External Signals (3.5mm Jacks): 0 to 5V Logic I/O
• Max Current:
  • +12V: 180mA
  • -12V: 39mA
• Weight: 0.47 lbs
• Depth: 26mm
• Format: Eurorack
• Dimensions: 6'' x 3.5'' x 3.25''
• Product Code: MVARIGATE8

Controls & I/Os

• CLOCK IN: External clock input
• RESET: Gate input for resetting to step 1
• CLOCK OUT: Clock output with an LED indicator
• LED BAR GRAPH: Displays a variety of mode settings
• STEP SLIDERS: Move to adjust various slider features
• GATE OUTPUTS: All featuring LED indicators. Connect your patch cables from these outputs to other module gate or trigger inputs
• GATE BUTTONS: Can also act as Preset and Bank buttons
• CV1 & CV2: Quantized CV outputs. Also act as available Presets as well as available Banks
• PROB (PROBABILITY): Select and then adjust a step slider to activate a gate per step
• RPT (REPEAT): Select and then adjust a step slider to control the amount a step repeats
• DLY (DELAY): Select and then adjust a step slider to control the amount of delay per step
• PW (PULSEWIDTH): Select and then adjust a step slider to change the pulsewidth of a step
• GLIDE: Select a CV channel, and then press Glide to add glide per step
• TRACK: Select to enter TRACK mode for adjusting all of the features listed in black underneath each slider (DIVIDE/MULT, SEQUENCE LENGTH, SEQUENCE MODE, KEY, ROOT, ROOT +1, ROOT +2, ROOT +3, ROOT +4, ROOT +5, ROOT +6, ROOT +7, ROOT +8, ROOT +9, ROOT +10, ROOT +11)
• MUTE: Select to enter MUTE mode and mute pages
• CLEAR: Hold and press a gate button to clear that corresponding output/channel
• SONG: Activates SONG mode
• TEMPO: Adjust to your desired tempo
• PLAY/STOP: Start or stop playback
• RECALL: Hold while selecting a saved preset to recall it
• RND (RANDOM): Insert a gate signal to randomize patterns
• FREEZE: Insert a gate signal to freeze randomization of all parameters
• END: Equipped with an LED indicator. Sends sequence END gate out