Multi-stage dual-channel MIDI & CV sequencer, with stage selectable gate modes

M-185 is the original multi-step-per-stage sequential CV controller/sequencer.

Retaining all the original core functionality, it has now been upgraded with a whole load of exciting new features:
8 gate modes with individual clock subdivisions per stage, A/B split mode for two separate sequences, 2 channels of CV/GATE, MIDI IN/OUT, quantise scales OR microtonal.

The M185 sequencer is an original RYK Modular design, first sold in 2009 as a limited edition module, in the Roland 100m modular format. It has since gone on to inspire several other designs including the popular Intellijel Metropolis and Metropolix.

// FEATURE LIST //
- 2 channels of separate CV and gate outputs
- 2.5V / 5V Quantised or 5V non-quantised for CH1
- 2.5V / 5V Quantised for CH2
- Per stage programmable glide [ CH1 only ]
- Selectable scale quantisation for CH1
- 8 stages, with 1-8 step repeats per stage
- 8 gate modes per stage [ prev versions had only 4 ] :
[ off, once, all, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, probability or programmable, long ]
- AB serial split sequence mode with 1-8 sequence repeats per section
- AB parallel split mode, for two separate simultaneous sequences, great for poly-rhythms !
- 4 seq modes, Forward, Ping-pong, Random, Fixed Length
- Expander / Slave header for chaining two M185 modules enabling 16 stage sequences ( assembled MK4 only )
- Reset Input and Sync output
- MIDI note input for root note key offset
- MIDI note output including programmable velocity
- MIDI clock out, MIDI clock in
- Clock double for Korg Volca and Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators
- Easy user upgradable firmware using MIDI Sysex files

https://rykmodular.bigcartel.com/products

• 110 mA +12V
• 10 mA -12V
• 0 mA 5V
• 38 mm Depth

Available as an assembled Module and as a DIY project.

This Module is currently available.