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Future Retro Zillion Owner Manual User Manual

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ALGORITHMS

The Zillion uses algorithms to generate the Melody, Rhythm, Velocity,
and Theme aspects of a sequence.
These algorithms are generated with variable counters, and a 32-bit shift
register.

Counters

Counters produce off (0) / on (1) logic output signals.

Counter values are expressed as a “C” followed by a two-digit value.

This two-digit value indicates the number of 1/16

th

note clock counts

before the output of the counter will change states off/on.

Counters will be reset to their off (0) state by stopping, starting, or
restarting playback, or reaching a loop point.