Doepfer SCHALTWERK pattern sequencer

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"SCHALTWERK is the most sophisticated trigger sequencer ever released to the market. For years it has been extremely hard to find as it has been proven to withstand the teeth of time and is in use regularly in high profile electronic music studios cross the globe. The feature set, blinken lights and the sheer size of this unit make them mere mortals moan in awe!

It can function as the center master sequencer of your setup or follow as a slave. One can simultaneously connect an impressive amount of different musical devices to it and have them all run along in rock solid timing! BOTH MIDI AND CV SIMULTANEOUSLY! It is as super inspirational as it is functional to constantly have every step of every track in front of you. Hundreds of blinkenlights look cool but also let you know exactly what is happening on the sequence.

Advanced programming methods make the it a breeze to input notes and compose tracks. built in effects also bring kick ass live performance tools at your disposal. Also you are able to make drastic changes to your set by simply changing the pattern as every patter hold dedicated pattern data and and midi channels, effects and much much more. Much like changing scenes in Ableton but waaaaayyyyy cooler!

This particular unit is in MINT condition, never gigged and has only spent time in a smoke free studio. The surface is cosmetically in fantastic condition and features only very mild rack rash. The panel graphics and lettering are in also in immaculate condition. All contacts work exactly as they should.

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FEATURES:

SCHALTWERK is a professional tool for generating pattern-based musical structures. It is an input and controlling instrument for rhythmic trigger patterns, arpeggios, analog sequences, chord triggers and other rhythmic structures whereby all functions are available simultaneously. The real time access to all 8 tracks predestinates SCHALTWERK for improvisation and live events. The main features are:

•8 track pattern sequencer with MIDI
•16 CV- and 8 Gate outputs
•controls for each track: 16 buttons and LEDs
•setting/resetting of steps by pressing the corresponding button while the pattern is running, resulting in lively structures changeable in real time
•display of the active steps and the actual step
•mute/demute track by a dedicated mute button for each track
•MIDI-note or controller event, master note, master velocity, prescale, note length, delay, MIDI channel and last step (for uneven measures) independently programmable for each track
•for each single step note and velocity are programmable or may be recorded from an external MIDI keyboard (analog sequencer mode)
•in combination with incoming MIDI-notes each track may alternatively work as an arpeggiator, chord trigger or gater (combined with the possibility to turn each step on or off)
•128 patterns (1 Pattern = 8 tracks of 16 steps)
•fast selection of patterns with 32 pattern and 4 pattern bank buttons with LEDs
•creation of pattern-links (1-2/1-2-3-4), i.e. track expansion to 32 or 64 steps
•16 songs, each song has 128 steps for pattern number and number of repetitions of the pattern
•fast selection of songs with 8 song buttons and 2 song bank buttons with LEDs
•copy, move, clear, load, save tracks, patterns and songs
•save all informations via MIDI SysEx
•synchronization (internal/external) via MIDI-Clock
•record function: realtime recording of certain actions similar to a software sequencer
•transposition of sequences via MIDI notes
•2 separate MIDI inputs, 2 separate MIDI outputs, DIN-SYNC (Roland compatible) input or output
•light grey 19" case, 8 height units
•184 red LEDs, 208 buttons, 2-line LC-display, alpha-dial for data input"

KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS • Doepfer Schaltwerk & Korg MS-20 CV Test • May 3, 2010

YouTube via jmdonovan | May 04, 2010

"This procedure demonstrates a repeating set of ascending MIDI note numbers programmed into a Track (Steps 1-16) of the Schaltwerk. The corresponding voltage values are shown on the HP 3440A nixie tube display. The HP 120B oscilloscope displays resultant waveforms of the MS-20 audio out via Roland RE-101. Schaltwerk MIDI note information is converted to CV (and Hz/octave) at the Kenton Pro Solo Mk II for the MS-20.

Equipment List:

Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer
Hewlett Packard HP 120B Oscilloscope
Hewlett Packard HP 3440A Digital Voltmeter with 3444A DC Multi Function Unit
Kenton Pro Solo Mk. II
Korg MS-20
KRK V-88 (stereo audio monitors)
Roland RE-101 Space Echo"

KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS • Impromptu Jam/Oscilloscope test • Mar 12, 2010

jmdonovan | March 12, 2010

"• Bassline sequencing - Doepfer Schaltwerk
• Bassline - MiniMoog Voyager
• Percussion - MAM ADX-1
• Audio Monitors - KRK V-88
• Visual Monitor - Hewlett-Packard 120B"

Doepfer SCHALTWERK MIDI CV SEQUENCER

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"SCHALTWERK is a professional tool for generating pattern-based musical structures. It is an input and controlling instrument for rhythmic trigger patterns, arpeggios, analog sequences, chord triggers and other rhythmic structures whereby all functions are available simultaneously. The real time access to all 8 tracks predestinates SCHALTWERK for improvisation and live events. The main features are:

8 track pattern sequencer with MIDI
16 CV- and 8 Gate outputs
controls for each track: 16 buttons and LEDs
setting/resetting of steps by pressing the corresponding button while the pattern is running, resulting in lively structures changeable in real time
display of the active steps and the actual step
mute/demute track by a dedicated mute button for each track
MIDI-note or controller event, master note, master velocity, prescale, note length, delay, MIDI channel and last step (for uneven measures) independently programmable for each track
for each single step note and velocity are programmable or may be recorded from an external MIDI keyboard (analog sequencer mode)
in combination with incoming MIDI-notes each track may alternatively work as an arpeggiator, chord trigger or gater (combined with the possibility to turn each step on or off)
128 patterns (1 Pattern = 8 tracks of 16 steps)
fast selection of patterns with 32 pattern and 4 pattern bank buttons with LEDs
creation of pattern-links (1-2/1-2-3-4), i.e. track expansion to 32 or 64 steps
16 songs, each song has 128 steps for pattern number and number of repetitions of the pattern
fast selection of songs with 8 song buttons and 2 song bank buttons with LEDs
copy, move, clear, load, save tracks, patterns and songs
save all informations via MIDI SysEx
synchronisation (internal/external) via MIDI-Clock
record function: realtime recording of certain actions similiar to a software sequencer
transposition of sequences via MIDI notes
2 separate MIDI inputs, 2 separate MIDI outputs, DIN-SYNC (Roland compatible) input or output
light grey 19" case, 8 height units
184 LEDs (standard: red, blue series: blue), 208 buttons, 2-line LC-display, alpha-dial for data input
optically similiar to Regelwerk, MAQ16/3, A-100, MCV24, MS-404 ....
For more detailed information please look at the english manual."

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Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer and Vermona DRM Mk II

via Andrew of Vedic Space Program
"The Doepfer Schaltwerk is an amazing sequencer, because it can run eight different MIDI track sequences simultaneously with 3 cv outs per track (1 pitch, 1 velocity and 1 gate) for a total of 24 cv outs. Each of the eight tracks has sixteen steps that can be turned on or off by pushing the LED buttons which turn red when set to trigger. There were 317 of the now discontinued Schaltwerks made according to an e-mail from Dieter Doepfer. I use it for sequencing drum patterns to the Vermona DRM Mk II. MIDI track 1 triggers the bass drum, MIDI track 2 triggers the snare and MIDI tracks 3 and 4 trigger the high hats. I like a very basic drum sound, but you could have a track to trigger all eight of the DRM's drum channels. Because of the push button LED grid, it is easy to change patterns while playing a sequence. The patterns can be save into 4 banks of 32 patterns each. The patterns can be saved as songs or linked as a set of 2 or 4 patterns. I also use it to do chords patterns for my Vermona Performer. The Schaltwerks are rare and I haven't seen any reviews or videos of it in operation so I thought that Matrixsynth readers would enjoy seeing a picture and a description. I need to borrow a video camera and post a Schaltwerk video. Apparently "schaltwerk" translates as "switching device" in English."

Doepfer Schaltwerk Pattern Sequencer w/ Blue LEDs SN 260401

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"Pristine condition, with just a little rack rash around the rack-mount holes.

Software V1.41 w/ Blue Led upgrade.

Includes original manual and power supply.
SCHALTWERK is a professional tool for generating pattern-based musical structures. It is an input and controlling instrument for rhythmic trigger patterns, arpeggios, analog sequences, chord triggers and other rhythmic structures whereby all functions are available simultaneously. The real time access to all 8 tracks predestinates SCHALTWERK for improvisation and live events. The main features are:

8 track pattern sequencer with MIDI
16 CV- and 8 Gate outputs
controls for each track: 16 buttons and LEDs
setting/resetting of steps by pressing the corresponding button while the pattern is running, resulting in lively structures changeable in real time
display of the active steps and the actual step
mute/demute track by a dedicated mute button for each track
MIDI-note or controller event, master note, master velocity, prescale, note length, delay, MIDI channel and last step (for uneven measures) independently programmable for each track
for each single step note and velocity are programmable or may be recorded from an external MIDI keyboard (analog sequencer mode)
in combination with incoming MIDI-notes each track may alternatively work as an arpeggiator, chord trigger or gater (combined with the possibility to turn each step on or off)
128 patterns (1 Pattern = 8 tracks of 16 steps)
fast selection of patterns with 32 pattern and 4 pattern bank buttons with LEDs
creation of pattern-links (1-2/1-2-3-4), i.e. track expansion to 32 or 64 steps
16 songs, each song has 128 steps for pattern number and number of repetitions of the pattern
fast selection of songs with 8 song buttons and 2 song bank buttons with LEDs
copy, move, clear, load, save tracks, patterns and songs
save all informations via MIDI SysEx
synchronisation (internal/external) via MIDI-Clock
record function: realtime recording of certain actions similiar to a software sequencer
transposition of sequences via MIDI notes
2 separate MIDI inputs, 2 separate MIDI outputs, DIN-SYNC (Roland compatible) input or output
light grey 19" case, 8 height units
184 LEDs (standard: red, blue series: blue), 208 buttons, 2-line LC-display, alpha-dial for data input
optically similiar to Regelwerk, MAQ16/3, A-100, MCV24, MS-404 ...."

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Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer SN 970507 in SKB Case

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"The Doepfer Schaltwerk is a professional tool for generating pattern-based musical structures. It is an input and controlling instrument for rhythmic trigger patterns, arpeggios, analog sequences, chord triggers and other rhythmic structures whereby all functions are available simultaneously. The real time access to all 8 tracks predestinates SCHALTWERK for improvisation and live events.

- 8 tracks of 16 steps.

- MIDI - Note on/off + 2 CC per step

- CV - 1 Gate + 2 CV per step"

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KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS • 808 + Kenton MIDI + Doepfer MSY2 + Juno 6

YouTube Uploaded by keyboardcontrollers on Dec 4, 2010

"Test run after Kenton MIDI re-installed. Testing 808 internal sequencer, Kenton MIDI out to Doepfer MSY2 clock out to Juno 6 clock in/arpeggiator. A test of Kenton MIDI time clock, basically."

KEYBOARD CONTROLLERS • Doepfer Schaltwerk & Korg MS-20 Control Voltage Nixie Tube Test

Uploaded by keyboardcontrollers on May 12, 2010

"This procedure demonstrates a repeating set of ascending MIDI note numbers programmed into a Track (Steps 1-16) of the Schaltwerk. The corresponding voltage values are shown on the HP 3440A nixie tube display. The HP 120B oscilloscope displays resultant waveforms of the MS-20 audio out via Roland RE-101. Schaltwerk MIDI note information is converted to CV (and Hz/octave) at the Kenton Pro Solo Mk II for the MS-20.

Equipment:

Doepfer Schaltwerk MIDI Trigger Sequencer
Hewlett Packard HP 120B Oscilloscope
Hewlett Packard HP 3440A Digital Voltmeter
Hewlett Packard HP 3444A DC Multi Function Unit
Kenton Pro Solo Mk II
Korg MS-20
KRK V-88 (x2 stereo audio monitors)
Roland RE-101 Space Echo"


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Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer SN 210101

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"Doepfer Schaltwerk - nearly mint - fully functional - with latest OS

Collector item..."

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New Doepfer A-157 Trigger Sequencer Subsystem - Mini Schaltwerk

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Note the pic is 157-1.
"A-157 is a trigger sequencer subsystem that is used to generate up to eight trigger signals controlled by a 8x16 LED/button matrix (some customers call it "Miniature Schaltwerk" as it is based on the same matrix as the no longer available Schaltwerk). The system is still in the prototype state. Consequently the specifications on this page are still preliminary !

The subsystem will probably contain several modules:

the LED/button matrix module A-157-1
the trigger output module A-157-2
one of the control modules (A-157-3, A-157-4 ...)
The LED/button matrix module A-157-1 is the core of the subsystem. It is used to set or reset the trigger event on each of the 16 steps of each of the 8 rows.
The trigger output module A-157-2 outputs the 8 trigger signals and has an LED display for each trigger. We will probably add a mute button or mute switch for each row that allows to turn the trigger output off/on independent for each row.
In the final version the modules A-157-1 and A-157-2 will be probably merged into one module only because both modules are essential for the subsystem.

The module A-157-1/2 (or the merged module that will contain both units) can be connected to a simple control module or a more sophisticated control module which is planned for the future (similar to the A-155 and A-154 conceptual design where the A-155 includes a simple control unit that can be replaced by the A-154 which offers a lot of additional functions).

At the beginning a simple control module A-157-3 similar to the A-155 control unit will be available. It offers only the functions clock, start/stop and reset (both with manual controls and control inputs). For this standard control unit the tempo (clock) is the same for all 8 rows, the direction is forward and the length of each row is 16.

We also plan a more complex control module A-157-4 that allows additional functions like 128 memories for trigger sequences, different clock/start/stop/reset for 2 or 4 groups of rows (e.g. common for rows 1-4 and 5-8, or in pairs), independent first/last step for each row, independent direction (forward/backward/pendulum/random) for each row, one-shot mode, LC display and so on. But these ideas are very preliminary and we will have to find out which functions are essential.

There are also plans for a stand-alone version adapted to the design of Dark Energy and Dark Time with the same case dimensions and wooden side panels (provisional name "Dark Flow")

release date: ~ fall 2013 (only A-157-1 ... 3, so far there is no release date available for the planned module A-157-4 and the stand-alone unit Dark Flow !)
All features, specifications, prices and release date are still without any obligation !"

Bottom pic: "Picture of the first prototype (only 8x8 matrix)
with an alternative display at the left side which will be not realized !"

via Patchpierre, via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer SN 200233

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"Used it to sequence drum modules and it was fun to be able to visualize your beats and easily edit multiple tracks at once on the fly. It's an eight track sequencer using midi and CV so you can control a variety of old and new gear simultaneously. Doepfer calls for a 9-12v/500ma adapter in the service notes and a robust 12v/500ma adapter will be included. The wooden rack that it's mounted to in the pictures is not included."

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Doepfer Schaltwerk Sequencer Black

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nin.com news 2.9.10: ?

via Trent Reznor on the nin.com forum

Note the Doepfer Schaltwerk sequencer on top of the original design Vermona DRM1 in the top shot. Below note the LL Electronics Oddulator.

Update via Big City Music in the comments: "There's a Flight of Harmony Infernal Noise Machine in the top shot too:).
-Josh"

Update: I originally posted the Vermona in the top shot as a Perfourmer. kernelslacker caught it and let me know it was actually the DRM-1.

DOEPFER SCHALTWERK MIDI & Analog CV-Gate-Trigger Step Sequencer

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"16 steps x 8 tracks of performance sequencing bliss and/or mayhem. The ultimate hardware pattern sequencer for both MIDI and analog synths and drums. So much control readily available at your fingertips. It is a rare bird, there were only ~320 of these wonderful machines produced. It has the latest OS. I never thought I would part with this but I am moving and ready to part with this for the right price to help with my relocation expenses..." SN 260393

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DOEPFER SCHALTWERK // LIVE PROGRAMMING // DSI TETRA // LEXICON PCM-60

Published on Dec 8, 2017 LESINDES

"Playing/programming classic step sequencer DOEPFER SCHALTWERK with a MIDI keyboard: ARTURIA KEYSTEP.
The melodies are beeing payed then by very versatile and lush sounding DSI TETRA with a single program in mono triggered by a single mono sequence line which is beeing processed by stunning vintage verb unit LEXICON PCM-60. Uncut live session with no other tricks!"

DOEPFER SCHALTWERK JAM // VOLCA BEATS + FM // ROLAND SE-02 // DSI TETRA

Published on Jan 10, 2018 LESINDES

"Good old DOEPFER SCHALTWERK step sequencer used for a jam with KORG VOLCA BEATS, FM, ROLAND SE-02, DSI TETRA. Live jam. FX added in DAW."

Doepfer Schaltwerk Analogue Sequencer SN 961014

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This is a very rare and legendary 8 track analogue style midi and CV/gate (5 volts) Sequencer. It is possible to edit every parameter during playback with instant effect. So you can sequence live, also save and load, without stopping playback. Classic techno acts like "Der dritte Raum" used this unit for live performances and recording. For fully features set see doepfer website where you still can download the manual.

I bought it back in 1997. This was one of the very first units ever produced, it was a beta version. It was upgraded later with the original Parts from doepfer that added a new rom and the cv/gate board wich was not included in the beta version. The unit is in fully working condition. There are a few signs of wear, this unit is 19 Years old."

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Doepfer Schaltwerk Analog midi CV/Gate Sequencer

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"Super easy and fun Analog cv/gate and midi trigger/sequencer. This one has had very little use with only 1 owner and is in a 9.9 out of 10 condition. Just a tiny small scratch by the rackmount hole. A breeze to learn and a must for syncing old analog and midi cv/gate synths and drum machines in the studio or live performances. Never gigged, and always kept in my Non smoking A/C controlled private studio."

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Doepfer SCHALTWERK MIDI Trigger Sequencer SN 260397

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"8 channels of CV1 CV2 GATE ouputs plus 2 Channels of MIDI IN/OUT INTERFACING and DIN SYNC!!!"

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