Shakmat — Time Wizard

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Shakmat Time Wizard – Cheat Sheet

Overview

8 HP digital clock divider and logic module for Eurorack
6 dividers (A1-A3, B4-B6), each with activity LED and selectable division settings
4 three-way switches for advanced signal routing, multiplicative/divider logic, and resets
Enables creation of polyrhythms, odd time signature sequences, and complex clocking

Inputs & Outputs Reference

Label	Type	Description	Voltage Range
CLK (1)	Input	Main clock input	0–5V trigger
RST/IN B (2)	Input	Reset input (default) or independent clock for B	0–5V trigger
A1, A2, A3 (E-G)	Output	Dividers 1–3 outputs (activity LED)	0–5V trigger
B4, B5, B6 (H-J)	Output	Dividers 4–6 outputs (activity LED)	0–5V trigger

Outputs 5 & 6 can optionally output half-period gates (jumper on back).

Front Panel Controls

Control	Function
A. Multiply A	Multiplies clock to A1-A3 by ×3 or ×4 (upper = off)
B. Clock B	Selects clock source for B4-B6: • Upper: normal (same as main clock) • Mid: B4 clocks B5/B6 (chained) • Lower: RST/IN B (2) is independent clock for B4-B6
C. Logic A2	Adds logic to A2 output: • Upper: off • Mid: A2 AND B5 • Lower: A2 OR A3
D. Reset B6	B6 resets: • Upper: off • Mid: resets A1-A3 • Lower: resets all dividers

Usage Guide

Basic Operation

Connect your clock (0–5V) to CLK IN [1].
Use A1-A3 and B4-B6 outputs for divided clock signals. Division ratios set by potentiometers.
Optionally connect RST/IN B [2] to externally reset all dividers.

Advanced Modes (Switches)

Multiply A: Multiplies main clock for A channel (A1-A3) by 3 or 4 for complex decompositions (e.g., triplets, odd divisions).
Clock B: Lets you:
- Chain divisions (B4→B5→B6)
- Use a different clock for B4-B6 (independent rhythms/polyrhythms)
Logic A2:
- Create composite rhythms with A2 & B5 (half periods) or A2 | A3 (sequencing tricks)
Reset B6:
- Use B6 as a reset signal for A only or both sections for structured patterns.

Back Panel Jumper

Activates “half-period gates” (longer gates instead of triggers) for B5 & B6 outputs.

Electrical Specs

Power	20mA @ +12V, 0mA @ -12V, 0mA @ +5V
Signals	Inputs & outputs: 0–5V trigger
Depth	22 mm

Quick Reference Diagram

  /-------------------------------\
  | A1  A2  A3   B4  B5  B6       |
  | |   |   |    |   |   |        |
  | CLK IN       RST/IN B         |
  |                                 
  | [X] Multiply   [X] Clock B     |
  | [X] Logic A2   [X] Reset B6    |
  \-------------------------------/

Shakmat — Time Wizard

Shakmat Time Wizard – Cheat Sheet

Overview

Inputs & Outputs Reference

Front Panel Controls

Usage Guide

Basic Operation

Advanced Modes (Switches)

Back Panel Jumper

Electrical Specs

Quick Reference Diagram

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