Tubbutec's Brainstep has the best chance of becoming the brain of your modular system. With just 22 HP, the module combines a sequencer,
Brainstep has four independent tracks; in sequencer mode, the tracks are organized in patterns. The memory holds 32 patterns, which can be up to 64 steps (4 bars) long. In addition to the note values, various gate lengths including gate delay, accent and slide can be programmed. Here you can clearly see the developer's preference for the old TR/TB sequencers from Roland. The operation and
If you use the module or parts of it as a MIDI to
Another option for note input only is the arpeggiator available for each track. The seven playback directions also include ORDER, which corresponds to the order in which notes are entered on the keyboard. Gates can be created Euclidean, in which case you simply define the number of
The module is able to replace various modulation sources such as envelopes and LFOs. To do this, you set up the corresponding CV A/B outputs as a loopable ADSR envelope or (clock-synchronized) LFO and can save the settings directly in the pattern. The CV output of the modulation sources can be done with or without metering by a programmed accent value.
Last but not least, Brainstep is also a sample player. To do this, you define the CV A/B outputs for audio output and assign the samples to the outputs. Additional sample sets (factory and user) can be imported via the MicroSD drive. The sound quality is not hi-fi, but it is more than useful as a musical bonus!
Brainstep offers various sync options (int./ext. clock, MIDI, DIN, USB), making the module easy to integrate into any setup. Due to the extensive
The sockets on the far left are intended for input and output synchronization with analogue clock, offer communication via MIDI in both directions and with the master