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Dark TimeOwners ManualV1.1DOEPFER MUSIKELEKTRONIK GmbH

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions10position other than the previously selected ones, these steps will become the new start and end points. If you set steps to

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER113.1.3. Sequence ControlThe sequence control functions allow control over the previously programmed sequence. They determine

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions123.1.4. Tempo / TimingThe following controls give access to tempo and timing of the sequence. You will nd a shufe function

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER13Clock-divider note-value Number of lighted Step-LEDs1/2 21/4. 31/4 41/8. 51/8 61/16. 71/4T 81/16 91/8T 101/32 111/16T 121/6

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions143.1.6. Transport keysThese three keys control the so-called transport functions of Dark Time.• Start/Stop key Hitting the

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER153.2. Synchronization and remote control of Dark TimeDark Time offers a bunch of useful interfacing options to communicate w

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions163.2.2. MIDI ClockYou can sync Dark Time with any suitable piece of MIDI gear (e.g. drum machines, software/hardware-based s

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER173.2.3. Analog InterfaceOf course, Dark Time allows interaction with non-MIDIed equipment. It will perfectly t into an anal

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions18There are many uses for these inputs, especially in combination with a modular synthesizer system, e.g. the Doepfer A-100.

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER19Start/Stop and Reset sockets:Each time Dark Time is started, the St/St Out socket puts out a +5V voltage (default setting).

2Safety InstructionsPlease follow the instructions for use of the instrument carefully because this will guaranteeproper operation of the instrument.

Dark timeDOEPFERFunctions20Dark TimeDark TimeMIDI-ClockMIDI-ClockDrummaschine / Analog-Sequenzer /Modular-SynthesizerDrummaschine / Analog-Sequenzer /

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER213.4. +12V ModicationAs you allready know, Dark Time puts out gate-, clock-, start/stop- and reset-voltages via it‘s analog

Dark timeDOEPFERNuts and bolds of sequencing22+12V position of JP7:Place the jumper into the middle and rightmost pins (please refer to the lower pict

Dark timeDOEPFERNuts and bolds of sequencing234. The Nuts and Bolts of analog SequencingIn case step sequencers – or sequencers in general – are new t

Dark timeDOEPFERNuts and bolds of sequencing244.2.1. Squeezing more music out of eight notesWhen working with a step sequencer, it would be a wise mov

Dark timeDOEPFERNuts and bolds of sequencing254.2.2. Programming melodies into the step sequencerOf course it is possible to enter tonal melodies into

Dark timeDOEPFERAddendum26Let’s come back to the programming of tonal patterns again. Using a continuously variable control, la-beled ”1-10”, would no

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3DOEPFERDark TimeOwners ManualContent: Safety Instructions……………………………………2 1. Introduction 1.1. Preface………………………………….4 1.2. Preparations………………………

Dark timeDOEPFERIntroduction41. Introduction1.1. PrefaceDoepfer thanks you!First of all we would like to thank you for having purchased Doepfer Dark T

Dark timeDOEPFERIntroduction51.2. Getting startedWhen lifting Dark Time out of its box for the rst time, please make sure that everything is in its r

Dark timeDOEPFERIntroduction6MIDIOutTuneResADSRRangeShapeShapeShapeRangeRangeLFO1 LFO2 LFO1LFO2up half lowhighhighhighlowlowADSR ADSR ADSRADSRdown ful

OverviewDark timeDOEPFER72. Function overviewDark Time’s layout is in line with classic analog sequencers. It gives you direct access to all sequencer

Dark timeDOEPFEROverview8Analog Interface– St/St Out: Provides +5V/+12V* voltage while sequence is running– St/St In: Starts resp. keeps sequence

FunctionsDark timeDOEPFER93. FunctionsIn this section we will explore all functions of Dark Time in detail. We will also have a closer look at the way