Shakmat Modular Clock O' Pawn MkII Clock Generator

This new version of our clock generation module is based on the same grounds as its predecessor: a transport section combined with a versatile and MIDI-compatible clock source. The intuitive transport section includes the usual play, stop, reset, pause, and tap tempo operations.

The clock source has been spiced up with a groove generator and a “humanize” function. Grooves consist in a set of different clock timing patterns and accent sequences. This feature gives a wide range of results from classic drum machine swings to modern hip-hop inspired grooves and even experimental clock manipulations, … The “Humanize” function adds a subtle amount of randomness to the clock timing, breaking the monotonous and metronomic timing of modular synthesizers.

The module also provides a set of utilitarian features, making the Clock O’Pawn a suitable clocking tool for almost any modular rig. Last but not least, the different settings can be stored as presets in a non-volatile memory with select-bus recall capability.