Moon Modular - 553: MIDI to Clock Moog Unit MU 5U Synthesizers.Com Format

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The M553 is a module, which converts a MIDI clock into analog clock and
gate signals, to synchronize e.g. analog step sequencers to MIDI
hardware or software sequencers.

The MIDI clock (MIDI real time message) has a native resolution of 1/96
notes (24 tick per quarter note) of which the M553 derives the following
signals:

Variable Clock

The divider value of the left clock output can selected among the MIDI original clock (1/96) and these fractions:

1/48

1/32 dotted

1/32

1/16 dotted

1/16

1/8 dotted

1/8

1/4

Fixed Clock

The right clock-output supplies a fixed clock signal, divided down to 1/16 notes.

Start/Stop

Whenever the MIDI device puts out start and/or stop/reset commands, these jacks supply relevant trigger-signals to e.g.

-control an analog sequencer via suitable inputs

-or reset an analog sequencer

-skip notes, trigger switches etc.

Note-on

Both „Note-on >C3" and „Note-on

The left output generates a gate signal, whenever a MIDI note-on command
below C3 (= MIDI note number 1-59) reaches the module. The right output
reacts accordingly, if a note-on command of C3 or above (= MIDI note
number 60-127) arrives in the M553's input.

These „note-on to gate" activites work in parallel to the „normal" MIDI to clock conversion.

Midi-Channel

To select the MIDI channel (for the „note-on to gate" function):

Dial the rotary switch to the „channel select" position and initiate a
MIDI-channel message (e.g. strike a note on a keyboard); the module sets
itself to the most recently received MIDI channel (this setting is
saved even if the unit is switched off).