8-channel Macro Controller
The Catalyst Controller is a macro controller with eight precision CV outputs and a responsive crossfader to morph between scenes.
A scene is a snapshot of up to eight CV outputs, like a modular preset. Traverse a “pathway” composed of multiple scenes using the crossfader or an external CV signal, or immediately jump using the scene buttons. Record CV and slider movements, and play recordings back via a button or external trigger.
Each output has sub-millivolt precision and a maximum range of -5V to +10V. Channels have an adjustable morphing curve, can be quantized to common scales, restricted to a particular voltage range, or set to output gates.
Whether used as a CV preset manager, seamless transition generator, chord sequencer, CV recorder, or experimental CV playground, the Catalyst Controller puts control of your modular at your fingertips.
The Catalyst Controller can turn into a Catalyst Sequencer, and vice-versa! Hold down a special button combination to change between sequencer and macro controller modes. If you end up buying one module but liking the other one more, you can remove the double-sided faceplate, flip it over, and re-install with the other artwork visible.
Features:
- Sequences range from 1 to 64 steps
- Eight output channels, each can be CV or Gate
- Step forward, backwards, ping-pong, or randomly
- Smooth, responsive crossfader can Scrub the sequence
- Phase CV input scrubs the sequence with an external CV:
- Ramp-up plays the sequence forward
- Triangle wave plays ping-pong
- Complex waveforms create complex patterns
- Each channel can have a different Start and Length, and can Reset to any step
- CV outputs can be set to -5V to +10V maximum, or limited to +/-5V, +5V, +3V, or +1V
- CV outputs can be unquantized (sub-1mV resolution), or Quantized to common scales
- Gate outputs fire one or more triggers when activated
- Transpose globally or per-channel
- Randomization of channel values/gates, with per-channel Random amount
- Glide (glissando) or gate Ratchet can be set per-step
- Tap Tempo button
- Copy/paste a “page” (eight steps) or an entire channel
