The SCS-T is a 16-step, externally clocked trigger sequencer. When externally clocked, the steps will advance on each rising edge of the incoming clock signal. The number of steps per sequence can be set from 1-16, and the sequence can be reset and held with the S1 IN input. The S1 IN is level-sensitive, meaning any voltage above approximately 3V will keep the sequencer on step 1 until the input voltage drops below 3V. The S1 OUT behaves similarly, outputting 5V on step 1 and 0V on every other step. A loop button lets the sequence run in a continuous loop or as a 1-shot.
The real power of the SCS-T comes with the addition of the Rain City sync bus. This is a common bus connected behind the panel and uses a clock along with a start signal to control all modules connected to it. It is fed by the Rain City SCS-C, which allows an external reset and clock signal to be fed into the bus. With this additional connection, the step length can be adjusted musically from 1/32nd note to 1/4 note with a ppqn24 clock, or from 1 to 8 clock pulses with any other type of clock. Also, ratcheting can be applied per-step with up to 8 trigger pulses per step. The SCS-T is simple but powerful, and its power grows exponentially with the number of modules. With multiple SCS-Ts, complex pattern chaining can be built, and complex rhythms can easily be created by using the trigger output of one SCS-T as the clock input of another. Longer patterns can be built by patching multiple SCS-Ts into the SCS-S Dual Sequential Switch
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