We say...
A New Systems Instruments sequencer was always a mouthwatering prospect, and Discrete Map is just as brilliant and unique as we'd hoped! Offering a lot more than conventional sequencing duties, it's exactly why we love modular and we reckon adventurous synthesists will love it.
Manufacturer's description
Discrete Map is designed to integrate sequencing with modular time, the natural motions of your modular system, allowing for new, organic methods of composition, control, and generation. It is designed from the ground up for finer control and more complex synchronizations than a conventional sequencer can produce, and for use in generative autonomous patches.
The lower section sets 8 rising or falling thresholds, and whenever the X input signal crosses those thresholds, the corresponding stage is activated. There is also a second mode for the lower sliders, where the sliders control the relative length between thresholds instead of the absolute position of those thresholds. The upper section controls the f (X) voltage that each stage produces when that stage is activated. For situations where these thresholds are purely temporal, the internal clock provides a ramp wave as an ideal means to transform time into voltage.
At its most basic, Discrete Map creates a repeating measure or phrase, where the lower sliders control either the position or the duration of each note, and the upper sliders control the pitch. However, when integrated with other elements of your modular system, the operation of Discrete Map can become arbitrarily complex. In a given patch, Discrete Map can be set up to behave as:
- An LFO-synced sequencer
- A responsive event generator
- A quantizer, harmonizer, or chord generator
- A 16 or 24 step sequencer (with two or three Discrete Maps)
- A gate sequencer (with the A / B / C expander)
- A sequential switch (with the A / B / C expander)
Discrete Map runs directly on logic circuits, and does not contain a conventional DAC/ADC or microprocessor. Consequently all parameters operate at audio rate without a limiting sample rate or bit depth. At audio rate, uses include:
- A graphic VCO with 7 octaves of temperature compensated tracking
- A waveshaper / bitcrusher
- A VCO with phase modulation (with the A / B / C expander)
- A temporal mixer (with the A / B / C expander)
Fundamentally, Discrete Map transforms (maps) continuously moving signals into a series of discrete events. Taking inspiration from Hegelian philosophy, Discrete Map introduces dialectical sequencing to the modular system. While conventional sequencers are based on a hierarchical model where the idea determines the performance, dialectical sequencing imagines the sequencer as a tool for placing compositional elements between interacting signals.
- Width: 34HP
- Depth: 25mm
- Power: +12V 180mA / −12V 115mA
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Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
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We say...
A New Systems Instruments sequencer was always a mouthwatering prospect, and Discrete Map is just as brilliant and unique as we'd hoped! Offering a lot more than conventional sequencing duties, it's exactly why we love modular and we reckon adventurous synthesists will love it.
Manufacturer's description
Discrete Map is designed to integrate sequencing with modular time, the natural motions of your modular system, allowing for new, organic methods of composition, control, and generation. It is designed from the ground up for finer control and more complex synchronizations than a conventional sequencer can produce, and for use in generative autonomous patches.
The lower section sets 8 rising or falling thresholds, and whenever the X input signal crosses those thresholds, the corresponding stage is activated. There is also a second mode for the lower sliders, where the sliders control the relative length between thresholds instead of the absolute position of those thresholds. The upper section controls the f (X) voltage that each stage produces when that stage is activated. For situations where these thresholds are purely temporal, the internal clock provides a ramp wave as an ideal means to transform time into voltage.
At its most basic, Discrete Map creates a repeating measure or phrase, where the lower sliders control either the position or the duration of each note, and the upper sliders control the pitch. However, when integrated with other elements of your modular system, the operation of Discrete Map can become arbitrarily complex. In a given patch, Discrete Map can be set up to behave as:
- An LFO-synced sequencer
- A responsive event generator
- A quantizer, harmonizer, or chord generator
- A 16 or 24 step sequencer (with two or three Discrete Maps)
- A gate sequencer (with the A / B / C expander)
- A sequential switch (with the A / B / C expander)
Discrete Map runs directly on logic circuits, and does not contain a conventional DAC/ADC or microprocessor. Consequently all parameters operate at audio rate without a limiting sample rate or bit depth. At audio rate, uses include:
- A graphic VCO with 7 octaves of temperature compensated tracking
- A waveshaper / bitcrusher
- A VCO with phase modulation (with the A / B / C expander)
- A temporal mixer (with the A / B / C expander)
Fundamentally, Discrete Map transforms (maps) continuously moving signals into a series of discrete events. Taking inspiration from Hegelian philosophy, Discrete Map introduces dialectical sequencing to the modular system. While conventional sequencers are based on a hierarchical model where the idea determines the performance, dialectical sequencing imagines the sequencer as a tool for placing compositional elements between interacting signals.
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How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
