Bugbrand has introduced the Touch Control Sequencer (TCS), a new Frac Rack format module described as “a powerful-but-compact control and sequencing hub”.

It’s designed for CV sequencing and control.

The TCS can be thought of as two main parts – Touch and Sequencing – which can be linked or independent.

Here are the details:

Touch:

• 8 capacitive touch pads generate 0 to +10V CVs from their Pressure outputs, along with a Global Pressure summation – these can also be used as gate sources, as all module inputs pass through comparators
• The keys are generally considered monophonic (one at a time), though pressing more is possible & the pressure outputs will respond accordingly
• There is 3-bit binary output (Key Adr) which represents the highest note pressed at any time (outputs 0 to +10V)
• The Key Response switch allows the touch pads to select (Jump or Hold) a sequence step, or have the sections independent (middle X position)
• There is a Sensitivity trimmer on the module rear if fine adjustment of the response is required

Sequencer:

• 2 rows of voltage knobs with ranges each of 2V or 10V along with 2 Gate buses on the center-off switch row (0 to +10V output)
• The sequence can be clocked via a rear bus connection or via an external signal (as always, via a comparator and capable of running at audio rates – tested to 20kHz!)
• Stepping direction can be forwards or backwards or externally controlled (try a clock divider or use Global Pressure) – low input = forwards stepping, high input = backwards
• Reset returns the step to stage 1 – this can be activated from an external source or patch back one of the Gate outputs
• With the Key Response switch you can use the touch pads to select a stage – Jump moves the sequence to that stage & clocking continues, whereas Hold will stay on that step until the key is released

Pricing and Availability:

The TCS is available for £470.00 (Incl. VAT : £564.00).