Tiptop Audio Buchla 242t Programmable Pulser
Description
The 242t can be externally clocked using the red “clk in” jack. External pulses can also reset the end stage using the red “rst in” jack.
“ALL OUT” sends out a continuous pulse train no matter what is programmed in the matrix. It is a direct output of the pulser.
“MATRIX” sends out individual pulse patterns as programmed in the matrix.
“ALTER” these two jacks send out alternating pulses—great for ping ponging.
The gray jack sends out a continuous ramp wave generated by the pulser,
great to send to open a 292t.
Notes:
When the external clock (Clock In) is active, the “ramp” and "all out“
outputs remain controlled by the internal clock, as defined in the Period
section.
At the back of the module, a jumper sets the pulse length: "Short" uses the
pulser’s brief internal pulse width or the CLK input pulse width, while
"Long" fixes it to 1 millisecond. The factory default is "Long," recommended
for compatibility with most Eurorack modules.
“INPUTS” These top two jacks can receive an external pulse to
either start or stop the internal clock.
The “period” section controls the rate/speed of the internal clock
which drives the pulse matrix.
Incoming CV to the left hand attenuverter knob can increase or
decrease the rate selected by the right hand offset knob.
The offset rate goes from audio rate speed (.002) to 10 seconds (or
much longer) per stage.
Above the matrix are manual stop, single pulse and start buttons.
Pulses can be programmed using the 4 x 12 matrix.
The “n” row selects the number of consecutive stages for rows A,
B and C. Rows A, B and C can independently programmed using
the two encoder knobs.
The lower left knob scrolls through the vertical rows, the lower
right knob scrolls through the horizontal rows. The on/off button
activates or clears the chosen pulse point and a long press clears
the matrix.