Pamela's NEW Workout

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CLOCK LFO SEQUENCER RANDOM LOGIC QUANTIZER

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Programmable clocked modulation source with 8 independent outputs. Each output freely configurable as gate, triangle, sine, envelope, or random, with Euclidean patterns, random skipping, quantization and inter-output logic. BPM 10-300.

Patch Ideas · 8

★ Euclidean drum bed
OUT 1 E(3,16) → kick · OUT 2 E(5,16) ERot=2 → snare · OUT 3 E(7,16) ERot=5 → hat · three primes produce a 16-step groove that never loops identically within a phrase · classic Euclidean rhythm generator
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 4 modules and 3 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, Kick, Snare, Hat. Signals: 3 trigger.Pamela's NEW WorkoutKickSnareHatOUT 1: Gate x1, EStep=16 ETrig=3OUT 2: Gate x1, EStep=16 ETrig=5 ERot=2OUT 3: Gate x1, EStep=16 ETrig=7 ERot=5OUT 1trigOUT 2trigOUT 3trigTrigtrigTrigtrigTrigtrigtrigger
★ Quantised random melody
OUT 1 Random wave · /4 · Quant=Pentatonic Minor · Level=100% → VCO V/oct · OUT 2 Gate /4 → envelope · new pitch on every beat, always in scale · loop=8 creates a recallable 8-beat melody
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 5 modules and 4 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, VCO, Envelope, VCA, VCA (In) -> Output. Signals: 1 audio, 1 cv, 1 pitch, 1 gate.Pamela's NEW WorkoutVCOEnvelopeVCAVCA (In) -> OutputOUT 1: Random wave, /4, Quant=Pm, Loop=8OUT 2: Gate /4OUT 11v/octOUT 2gateV/oct1v/octOutaudioTriggateOutcvCVcvInaudio11. scale-locked random melodyaudiocvpitchgate
Logic AND for ghost notes
OUT 1 gate /16 (dense) · OUT 2 E(5,16) (sparse pattern) · OUT 1 Logic=AND channel 2 · OUT 1 now fires only where both are high · syncopated ghost hits filtered from a straight 16th pulse
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 2 modules and 1 connection. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, Perc. Signals: 1 trigger.Pamela's NEW WorkoutPercOUT 1: Gate /16, Logic=AND ch2OUT 2: Gate x1, EStep=16 ETrig=5OUT 1trigTrigtrig11. dense AND sparse = ghost hitstrigger
Sine quadrature stereo
OUT 5 Sine /1 bar Phase=0 → Pan L CV · OUT 6 Sine /1 bar Phase=25 (90°) → Pan R CV · 90° offset creates circular stereo motion · tempo-synced without external LFO
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 3 modules and 2 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, VCA L, VCA R. Signals: 2 cv.Pamela's NEW WorkoutVCA LVCA ROUT 5: Sine /1, Phase=0OUT 6: Sine /1, Phase=25OUT 5cvOUT 6cvCVcvCVcv11. quadrature pancv
DIN Sync tempo master
External DIN Sync device → Clk (24 PPQN) · Run input tracks external start/stop · Pam syncs tightly as slave while still generating all 8 clocked outputs · bridges legacy drum machines to modular
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 4 modules and 4 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, Ext DIN Sync, Drum, Filter. Signals: 1 cv, 1 gate, 1 trigger, 1 clock.Pamela's NEW WorkoutExt DIN SyncDrumFilterClock sub-menu: PPQN=24, Run=YOUT 1: Gate /4OUT 2: Triangle /1ClkclkRungateOUT 1trigOUT 2cvClockclkRungateTrigtrigCutoffcv11. slave synccvgatetriggerclock
★ Humanised hi-hat via Slop
OUT 1 Gate /16 EStep=16 ETrig=12 · Slop=15% · each hit drifts slightly in time · repetitive pattern stops feeling robotic · raise to 30% for drunk-drummer feel
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 2 modules and 1 connection. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, Hi-Hat. Signals: 1 trigger.Pamela's NEW WorkoutHi-HatOUT 1: Gate /16, EStep=16 ETrig=12, Slop=15%OUT 1trigTrigtrig11. humanised timingtrigger
CV1 sweeps Euclidean rotation
External slow LFO → CV 1 input · Assign CV 1 to OUT 1 ERot parameter · attenuation set so full range covers 0-16 · slow sweep walks pattern through all 16 rotations · performance mutation without touching encoder
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 3 modules and 2 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, LFO, Drum. Signals: 1 cv, 1 trigger.Pamela's NEW WorkoutLFODrumOUT 1: Gate /16, EStep=16 ETrig=5CV 1 → ERot (OUT 1), full range: CV 1cvOUT 1trigOutcvTrigtrig11. CV sweeps through all rotationscvtrigger
Bank advance via Run
Run input reconfigured to Load Sequenced Bank · slow clock output (OUT 8 /64) → Run · CV 1 low (forward direction) · every 64 beats the full 8-output setup advances to the next saved bank · automatic scene progression for long-form pieces
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Patch diagramPatch diagram with 3 modules and 3 connections. Modules: Pamela's NEW Workout, Drum 1, Drum 2. Signals: 1 gate, 2 trigger.Pamela's NEW WorkoutDrum 1Drum 2Run mode: Load Sequenced BankOUT 8: Gate /64Banks a, b, c, d saved: RungateOUT 8gateOUT 1trigOUT 2trigTrigtrigTrigtrig11. self-advance banksgatetrigger

Behaviors

Clock divisions and multipliers per-output Modifier setting

Each output can be set to a multiplier or divisor of the master clock from /512 to x48, including non-integer triplet and dotted values. Four utility modifiers replace the rate: constant ON (gate high), OFF, single start pulse, and single stop pulse — useful for resetting external sequencers.

Waveform shapes per-output Wave parameter

Six base waveforms per step: Gate, Triangle, Sine, Envelope, Random, Smooth Random. A full cycle fits one step. Width parameter reshapes each: gate pulse-width, triangle/sine skew towards saw, envelope release length, smooth random peak roundness. Random does not respond to Width.

Complex swing via Delay + Dly Delay > 0 · Dly divisor set

Delay shifts the start of waveform generation by a percentage of step time; Dly specifies which steps are delayed (every step, every other, every third). Dly=2 produces classic swing. Combined with Phase offset this covers most common groove templates without external MIDI-style swing.

Euclidean patterns EStep > 0 · ETrig set

EStep sets total steps, ETrig sets the number of hits distributed as equidistantly as possible. ERot rotates the resulting pattern by N steps. Non-hit steps are skipped entirely — no waveform fires. Works on any waveform type, not just gates.

Random skip and Loop RSkip > 0 · Loop > 0

RSkip is a percentage chance each step is skipped. Loop specifies a number of beats after which the random sequence resets — re-seeds from the saved seed, so loops are recallable after power cycle. Setting Loop=0 re-seeds the RNG for a fresh pattern.

Quantizer (10-bit, 5 octaves) Quant set to scale

Quantises the final output voltage to a selected scale (Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic Major/Minor, Lydian, Phrygian, Japanese, root+fifth, I/IV/VI chords, 12-tone chromatic). Applied after all other processing. When quantised, random-waveform outputs are S&H across empty euclidean/skipped steps instead of dropping to 0V, producing more musical sequences.

Inter-output logic (AND / OR / XOR) Logic parameter set per output

Each output can combine its raw signal with any one other output via AND, OR, or XOR. Enables rhythm subdivision, rhythm thinning, or rhythm expansion from a single device — e.g. OUT 1 x4 AND OUT 2 /3 fires only on coincident beats.

Slop (timing humanisation) Slop > 0%

Slop introduces a percentage chance of small random timing offsets per step. Humanises rigid clock patterns — classic drunk-drummer feel on hi-hats, or light 5-10% slop for subtle natural groove.

CV assignment with per-target atten/offset parameter highlighted → Assign button

Any parameter except Steps can be assigned to CV 1 or CV 2. Each assignment has its own software attenuation (signed, acts as attenuverter) and offset. Multiple parameters can follow the same CV input with different scaling.

Run input assignable modes Run set to non-default

Beyond start/stop, Run can trigger: Reset (resets all outputs to initial state), Load Sequenced Bank (advances through saved banks — direction set by CV 1 level), Rotate Outputs (shifts pattern assignment across outputs, direction by CV 1), Load CV Bank (CV 1 voltage selects bank A-P).

Save banks (a-z × 8 slots) output save menu

26 banks each holding 8 output configurations, plus all-output group save/load. Seeds for random waveforms are saved — so a loop from 6 months ago replays identically. Saving while clock is running may introduce small timing glitches.

Mute toggle shortcut hold program knob + click Start/Stop (firmware 189+)

Holding the encoder while tapping Start/Stop toggles the current output's mute state without scrolling into a menu — live performance feature for dropping voices in and out of a patch.

Controls

global Program Knob Push-turn encoder. Twist scrolls outputs/values, click selects, long-hold (>1s) enters extended parameter menu per output.
Push: select · Twist: adjust · Hold: extended params · blue illuminated
global Start / Stop Button Starts and stops the internal clock. Stop also resets clock position.
single press: start/stop & reset

I/O

IN · 4

  • Clk rising edge 700mV min · 0-5V CLK
    External clock input. Syncs internal clock at 1-48 PPQN (24 PPQN DIN Sync default).
  • Run 0-5V gate GATE
    Gate-level run/stop input. Assignable alternatives: Reset, Load Sequenced Bank, Rotate Outputs, Load CV Bank.
  • CV 1 0-5V · unipolar only CV
    Unipolar CV input. Assignable to any output parameter with per-target attenuation and offset. Ignored outside range.
  • CV 2 -5 to +5V · bipolar CV
    Bipolar CV input. Assignable to any output parameter with per-target attenuation and offset. 0V = 50%.

OUT · 1

  • OUT 1-8 0-5V · 10-bit · 500Hz max update · buffered low impedance GATE
    Eight independent clocked CV/gate outputs with green level LEDs. Each fully programmable.