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Hi Forum,

I've been consulting the manual (v1.23) to find an answer but haven't been convinced I really understood all the details. Here's the problem I intend to solve:

I have a mixed setup of (external) synth and modular that I wish to control with NerdSEQ. I understand I can sync the NerdSEQ to my PC based MIDI sequencer which for now removes the non modular gear from the equation. Let's assume I have a large number of modules I wish to control therefor assume the NerdSEQ is equipped with 4 "More 16 CV" expanders for a total of 64CV (NSA1-NSA4) plus Modular (6 CV, Trig/Gate and Mod each).

Here's a list of things I understood from the manual:
1) Regarding the maximum number of (musically independent) notes in such a setup, my understanding is I can have one note per track, possibly up to 4 when using chords. This would be 6 (independent) notes plus 3 dependent notes per track by means of the chords (giving an additional 18 notes).
2) I can have a total of up to 40 ((4*NSA+1*modular)*8) LFOs and ENVs each somehow distributed over the 6 tracks.
3) The various LFOs can be synch'd to clock or free running, depending on my preference.
4) I guess I could also assign fixed mod values to the NSA CVs (but have not found that in the manual - or didn't understand it)

Are the above counts correct and what am I missing?

Kind regards,
Michael

Hey Mgd,

lets get into this:
1) Per track you can have 6 independend notes + 3 from the FX columns. If you use chords you could theoretically change 3 chords per step at the same time. Depending on the chord that would be 2 to 6 notes each. (You have 3 FX columns, so it would be a maximum of 3 chords changing per step)
If this is really practically that is another question. I assume something like a 3 or 4 note chord + melody per track makes sense and that is easily possible. Then you could add also some modulation stuff on top of it.

2) You can have up to 64 modulations running at the same time since each output can be a running modulation and you can choose which modulation out of 8 possible LFO settings and 8 envelope settings. But also here, the amount of modulations to change is limited to 9 per track. (the 6 columns + 3 FX)

3) LFO's can't be synced to the clock. They can reset with the clock or dividers if you program your sequence like this. They are no 'Tap-Tempo'-LFO.

4) Yes, you can set each output to a fixed value, being a note or a free pitch.

Basically I would not suggest to use directly 4 CV16 expanders if it is not necessary. There are limits on output manipulations per step. But you can manipulate everything using multiple steps.

Thanks.
Especially the "6 independent notes per track" bit clearly shows a misunderstanding on my part. Thank you for putting that straight.

I do not plan to use 4 CV expander, just wanted to understand the limits
My current estimate is that 1 Trigger and 1-2 CV expanders is enough for my needs.

Kind regards,
Michael