Vermona — Melodicer

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Vermona meloDICER – Eurorack Cheat Sheet

meloDICER is a stochastic (probability-based) melody and rhythm sequencer module for Eurorack, with intuitive per-step and probability controls.

Inputs and Outputs — Reference

Controls

Knobs & Sliders

• NOTE VALUE (Knob): Sets base step length (1/16, 1/8, quarter note, etc.)
• VARIATION (Knob): Probability of alternate step lengths (left = longer, right = shorter).
• LEGATO (Knob): Probability of notes sliding (no retrigger) between steps.
• REST (Knob): Probability of silent (rest) steps.
• RANGE (Faders/Sliders 2 & 8): Set lowest and highest note of scale.
• SEMITONE FADERS (C–B): Probability of each semitone in pattern (higher = more likely).
• Rotary Encoder: Sets pattern position, chooses banks/steps in menus.
• Pattern Length Buttons (to right of encoder): Set first and last step of pattern range (hold & turn).

Buttons

• DICE (Rhythm & Melody): New random dice for rhythm/melody pattern. Hold to switch to “realtime” random.
• M (Mute): Mutes gate out. Blinks when muted.
• LOCK: Freeze parameter updates—edits will not be applied until unlocked.
• S (Save): Store current pattern in memory slot.
• L (Load): Recall pattern.
• E (Edit): Access/edit global parameters and input/gate routing.

LEDs

• Around encoder: Shows pattern position in 16 steps.
• Button LEDs: Indicate active settings, modes, and states.

Operating Basics

1. Connect Gate Out to your voice’s envelope input and 1V/OCT Out to your oscillator’s pitch input.
2. Set initial faders/knobs (see manual fig. 1).
3. Clock internally (TAP button) or externally (CLK IN, 0–+12V, 1 PPQN).
4. Set NOTE VALUE and optionally add VARIATION.
5. Adjust LEGATO & REST for expressive/random rhythms.
6. Set octave and desired scale using lowest (2) and highest (8) faders and semitone faders.
7. Dice pattern(s): Tap DICE (rhythm/melody) for new random value set (or hold for realtime probability).
8. Store/Recall patterns: Use S/L and rotary encoder.
9. LOCK mode: Toggle LOCK to stage edits before applying.

Pattern and Storage

• Patterns are the sum of all knob, fader, step, and mode settings, NOT explicit sequences.
• Storage: Up to 16 user patterns.
• Saving: S → Select slot (encoder) → Press encoder.
• Loading: L → Select slot → Press encoder. Loads in LOCK mode.

Modes (Hold E, then A/B/C/D):

• A: Full sequencer — default & all features.
• B: Seq+Gate (melody from melody section, triggered by gate at GATE IN 1).
• C: Quantizer 1 (CV IN 2 quantized by fader scale, outputs 1V/OCT).
• D: Quantizer 2 (gate at GATE IN 2 determines sample/hold of quantized CV IN 2).

Edit Menu (press E)

• Use encoder (1–7) to scroll; A/B/C/D to set options per parameter.
• Typical assignments:
  • CV IN 1: Add/Transpose sequence, modulate range
  • CV IN 2: Modulate rhythm section (except NOTE VALUE/VARIATION in firmware R19)
  • GATE INs: Toggle Dice (rhythm/melody), Re-dice, Mute, Restart
  • MUTE mode: Continue (A) / Restart pattern (B)
  • NOTE VARIATION: Limit allowed step lengths for VARIATION knob

Quick Reference: voltages

• Inputs: 0…+5V for CV, up to +12V signal tolerated, +2V threshold for triggers/gates.
• Outputs: 0…+5V 1V/OCT pitch, +10V gate.

Quick Tips

• Internal clock = TAP tempo. External clock overrides.
• Mute: Press M (button B) or GATE IN 2.
• Pattern restart: Push rotary encoder or GATE IN 1 (if assigned).
• LOCK mode: Stage edits before applying.
• Probability faders: Only semitones within pitch range (set by 2/8) are available.
• Realtime mode: Hold DICE to enable, disables set pattern and generates on the fly.

Manufacturer: Vermona – meloDICER product page

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