Abstract Data — ADE-33 Event Boss

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Rhythm and Pattern Creation and Manipulation Module
By Abstract Data Ltd. – v1.0.1

Quick Reference Panel Functions

BUTTONS & CONTROLS

Control	Function
MODE SELECT	Click: Cycle forward Local/Global Modes Double-Click: Cycle backward Hold: Edit
GATE A1/A2 SELECT	Click: Toggle between IN: GATE A1 and A2 Double-Click: Toggle backward Hold: Edit

INDICATORS

Indicator	Meaning
MODE LEDs 1-6	Selected Local (or Global) Mode
A1/A2 SELECT LED 1-2	Displays active input (A1 or A2)
OUTPUT LED	Shows output status (On = High/+5V, Off = Low/0V)

INPUT / OUTPUT JACKS

Jack	Full Name	Function	Voltage Range
IN: MODE SELECT/ RESET	Mode Select / Count Reset	Event: Steps thru Local Modes; CV: Jumps by voltage	0 to +5V
IN: GATE A1	Event Input A1	Event input for all modes	0 to +5V
IN: GATE A2	Event Input A2	Event input for all modes	0 to +5V
IN: GATE B/CV	Event or CV Input	Event/CV input, function varies by Global Mode	0 to +5V
OUT	Output	Gate/trigger or clock signal output	0 to +5V

OPERATION ESSENTIALS

GLOBAL & LOCAL MODES

6 Global Modes (e.g. Variables, Multiples, Probability, Logic, Phase, Gates)
Each Global Mode has 6 Local Modes (36 total)
Mode select by holding both buttons until GLOBAL LED flashes → Change Global → Hold both to exit.
Then use MODE SELECT button to change Local Mode.

INPUT HANDLING

Events: Clocks, gates, triggers, square/PWM-LFO or similar
CV Input: Any 0–5V CV source such as LFO, envelope, offset, etc.
Most algorithms respond to non-square LFOs or variable CV for dynamic rhythmic changes
Output: High = +5V, Low = 0V

MODE OVERVIEW

Global Mode	Theme	CV/Function Highlights
1. Variables	Variable Rhythmic Patterns	CV sets (1-8): pattern pass/block variations
2. Multiples	Clock Division/Multiplication	CV sets division/mult (1-12): output tempo scales
3. Probability	Random/Chance pattern variations	CV = percentage chance, probability, tie, coin flip
4. Logic	Logic Functions (AND, OR, XOR etc)	Dual event logic, switch with CV/A1/A2
5. Phase	Phase/Delay/Swing	CV sets phase offsets or mark/space ratios
6. Gates	Gate/Trigger Manipulation	Extend, hold, alternate gate logic

MODE SHORTCUT REFERENCE

Global Mode 1: Variables

CV @ IN: GATE B/CV: Sets variable (1-8)
Patterns: nth Pass, nth Block, n Pass, n Block, toggles

Global Mode 2: Multiples

CV @ IN: GATE B/CV: Sets division/mult (1-12)
Modes: Divide /1, Multiply /1, Divide /2, Multiply /2, Divide /3, Multiply /3

Global Mode 3: Probability

CV @ IN: GATE B/CV: 0–5V for 0–100% probability
Modes: Pass chance, Block chance, Tie/Pass, Flip-Flop, Inversion

Global Mode 4: Logic

IN: GATE A1/A2 + IN: GATE B/CV: Standard two-input Boolean Logic (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, XNOR)
Global Event: Mutes output

Global Mode 5: Phase

CV @ IN: GATE B/CV: Sets phase offset (quantized, %, ms)
Modes: Phase-shift or alter mark/space ratio by CV

Global Mode 6: Gates

CV @ IN: GATE B/CV: Pattern length/gate logic threshold (1-8 steps or 2.5V logic)
Modes: n High, n High/Low, Logic Pass/Hold, toggles

POWER

10-16 pin ribbon, RED stripe = -12V
Doepfer standard; 53mA ( +12V), 35mA ( -12V)

PATCH FLOW EXAMPLES

Clock in A1 → OUT to Envelope = rhythmic gate
CV in GATE B/CV = pattern/swing/logic/randomness by mode
Second clock in A2 = logic and complex rhythm modes
MODE SELECT input/CV = step through/switch patterns

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