Memory control – Sonic Charge Permut8 User Manual

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Memory Control

CLOCK FREQ

The CLOCK FREQ knob sets the running rate of the instructions. Changing the rate
affects both the audio quality and the speed and delay times of the effects. The
greater the frequency, the brighter and clearer the sound, but the maximum delay
time will also be shorter. If SYNC is OFF, the clock frequency goes from 0 Hz

(full

stop)

all the way up to 352.8 kHz. In any of the other "synchronized" modes, the

clock frequency adapts to the host tempo so that

Permut8

will complete a full "mem-

ory cycle" in the chosen time signature and division.

If you shift-click CLOCK FREQ when SYNC is on, it will be turned to OFF and
CLOCK FREQ will be positioned so that the tempo-synchronized rate is preserved.
You can then fine-tune the frequency, e.g. for a delay that should be slightly out-of-
sync.

WRITE PROTECT

Enable WRITE PROTECT to "freeze" the memory content and create an infinite loop
of whatever audio is currently in memory. You can still change programs, edit the in-
structions etc to modify how the memory is played back. However, the INPUT and
FEEDBACK controls will be of no use

(obviously)

, and the only FILTER PLACE-

MENT that will be useful is OUT.

"Write protected" memory content is even saved and loaded with your song file so
you can actually use

Permut8

as a very simple loop player. If SYNC is OFF, clicking

RESET will re-trigger the loop from the beginning.

REV

The REV switch makes the write and read positions move in reverse. This can be
used to reverse short audio snippets in real-time. After a full "memory cycle" has
been completed, the audible effect of the reversal will be less obvious

(or disappear

entirely)

as the entire memory now contains reversed audio material. Notice however

that the operators will function differently in REV mode.

RESET

If you flip the RESET switch the memory will be emptied

(if it is not "write protected")

and the read and write positions will be reset. Notice that you should be able to
"automate" this button in your host, just like any other button or knob.