Delptronics Trigger Man - Manual (Page 6)

Trigger Man User Manual
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 Algorithmic Mode
In Algorithmic Mode, the Step LEDs at the top of the module show the sequence of on and off steps for
one output jack at a time. An illuminated LED corresponds to +12 volts on the output jack for that step.
An off LED represents a rest where the output jack is zero volts (grounded). One of the Output LEDs on
the right side of the module is illuminated to indicate which output sequence is currently being edited.
One of the most unique features of the Trigger Man is the concept of Complexity and Shift.
Complexity is the term we use to describe the number of on steps and the rests between them.
Mathematically, there are 256 different sequences possible in eight steps, including all steps on and all
steps off. However, most of those sequences are simply shifted versions of other sequences. For
example, a sequence of one beat and seven rests can be shifted to the right to produce one rest, one
beat, then six rests. It is still the same sequence, it just starts on a different step. With an eight step
sequence, there are only 36 unique sequences; that is, 36 levels of complexity.
Turn Knob 1 to increase or decrease the complexity of the sequence.
For example:
Less Complex Less Complex Starting Steps More Complex More Complex
    
Turn Knob 2 to shift the steps to the right or left. For example:
Shifted Left Twice
Shifted Left Once Starting Steps Shifted Right Once Shifted Right Twice
    
Press Knob 1 to select the previous output. The Output LED indicating the output sequence being edited
will move up one position.
Press Knob 2 to select the next output. The Output LED indicating the output sequence being edited will
move down one position.
••• Step Edit Mode
Step Edit Mode offers a more traditional editing method in which each step is turned on or off
individually. The controls in Step Edit Mode are nearly identical to Algorithmic mode. All of the controls
work exactly the same, with the exception of Knob 1.
Turn Knob 1 to move the blinking cursor to the left or right.
Press Knob 1 to toggle the step indicated by the cursor. That is, if the step was on, pressing Knob 1 turns
the step off, and if the step was off, pressing Knob 1 turns it on.
TLDR
There are tons of features described in this manual. However, what you have read so far is enough
information to start using and enjoying the Trigger Man. If you want, you can pause here and read the
rest of the manual later.