Tiptop Audio — Z8000
Z8000 Matrix Sequencer Official Manual (PDF)
Z8000 Matrix Sequencer "Cheat Sheet"
The Tiptop Audio Z8000 is a powerful, compact matrix sequencer offering 10 separate sequencer outputs (eight 4-step and two 16-step). You can clock, reset, and control the direction of each sequencer independently to create complex, polyrhythmic modulation and pitch patterns.
FRONT PANEL JACK & CONTROL REFERENCE
Inputs
| Input Jack |
Function |
Voltage Range |
| CLK (Clock) |
Advances sequencer steps |
Gate, any Pulse |
| DIR (Direction) |
Sets direction; Low=Forward, High=Backwards |
Gate, any logic-level |
| RT (Reset) |
Resets to step 1 on high |
Gate, any logic-level |
- Notes:
- Each of the 10 sequencers (8x 4-step, 2x 16-step) has individual DIR, RT, and CLK inputs.
- The 4-step sequencers’ CLK jacks are normalized in groups of four, so one jack can drive up to four rows/columns unless patched individually. DIR & RT are not normalized.
Outputs
| Output Jack |
Function |
Voltage Range |
| CVx |
Stepped CV output for each sequencer |
0–10V (default), 0–5V (jumper-selectable) |
- 8x 4-step sequencer CV outs (horizontal: 1-4, vertical: A-D)
- 2x 16-step sequencer CV outs (one aggregates all horizontal, one all vertical)
- Labeling matches panel graphics
KNOBS & CONTROLS
Knobs (16 total)
- Set the voltage for each step in the 4×4 grid (steps 1–4, A–D).
- The active step is indicated by LEDs.
LED INDICATORS
- Red: Active step in 4-step sequencers (8 total).
- Green: Active step in 16-step sequencers (2 total).
- Yellow: LED intersection—when a step is active in both a 4-step and 16-step sequence. Increases in brightness if two 4-step sequencers coincide.
CV OUT RANGE (JUMPER CONFIGURATION)
- Factory Default: 0–10V on all outputs.
- Change to 0–5V: Remove the corresponding jumper(s) on the rear labeled "CV RANGE" for desired sequencers.
- 10 jumpers total: 2 for 16-step, 8 for 4-step sequencers.
BASIC USAGE
- Patch CV Out: Choose a sequencer output (CVx) and connect to your destination (VCO for pitch, VCF for modulation, etc.).
- Patch Clocks: Send clock signal(s) to CLK input(s). Use normalization for grouped 4-steps, or separate clocks for polyrhythms.
- Set Direction/Reset: Patch in gates to DIR for forward/backward or to RT for reset-to-step-1.
- Adjust Steps: Set voltages for each step with the corresponding knob in the matrix grid.
- Monitor LEDs: Use red/green/yellow LEDs for visual sequence position and overlaps.
- Advanced: Quantum/quasi-quantized with external quantizer; create polyrhythms by patching multiple clocks; patch CV outs to clock ins for generative rhythms.
For more patch ideas, consult the full manual (PDF)
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