MAKEN0ISE MultiMod: Sequence Replication and Signal Hijinks in the Modular Realm

The video opens by posing a deceptively simple question: how would you go about replicating a sequence in a modular system? MAKEN0ISE’s MultiMod is introduced as a versatile tool for this very task, inviting us to consider the many points in the signal chain where duplication can occur. Rather than limiting the idea of a “sequence” to just a string of notes, the video encourages us to see it as any series of events—be it audio, control voltage, or clock pulses.

This approach is classic MAKEN0ISE: instead of prescribing a single workflow, the MultiMod is presented as a device that thrives on the open-endedness of modular synthesis. Whether you want to copy the final audio output, the raw oscillator tones before effects, or the stepped voltages driving pitch, MultiMod gives you access to these intersection points. The emphasis is on flexibility and creative disruption, letting users decide where to intervene in the signal path.

With the basic duplication patch in place, the focus shifts to phase control and tempo syncing. Using MultiMod’s time and phase controls, the two sequenced channels can be nudged slightly out of sync, creating subtle or dramatic phase drift between them. This phase offset introduces evolving rhythmic interplay, a technique beloved by those who enjoy complex polyrhythms or shifting textures.

Tempo syncing is also demonstrated by feeding a slower clock from Tempi into MultiMod’s tempo input. Here, the time parameter acts as a division of the master clock, and the spread control adjusts the offset between channels. By modulating these parameters, the patcher can generate intricate, layered sequences that move in and out of sync, adding depth and motion to the modular groove.

The tutorial takes a creative turn by introducing different read shapes within MultiMod. These shapes alter how the module reads and outputs the replicated signals, injecting variability into the resulting rhythms. The sine shape, in particular, is highlighted for its ability to transform steady clock signals into pendulum-like patterns that speed up and slow down, yielding unexpected rhythmic juxtapositions.

Experimenting with various read shapes allows users to break free from rigid timing and explore more organic, evolving sequences. This feature is especially appealing for those who want their modular patches to breathe and shift, rather than simply repeat.