Aristotle Nonlinear Additive Sequencer

Altered State Machines Aristotle

Aristotle from Altered State Machines is a unique additive sequencer which generates two channels of contrapuntal CV sequencing through addition and logic. For both channels A and B, a row of four sliders define stages which are added together to generate voltages at the two Pitch outputs. This happens in response to trigger inputs, with one input for each stage, which also serve to flip-flop the on state of either A or B for the specific stage. The result is a total of sixteen total combinations of stages for both channels. Unlike traditional step sequencers, Aristotle allows you to move between any two states using trigger logic, providing a highly flexible sequencer for pitch and other parameters alike. Thanks to clever normalization between trigger inputs, triggers from the first input will cascade subsequently down the row, allowing you to access all sixteen stages with a single trigger source. For each channel, reset inputs allow you to turn off all stages of a channel, enabling even more fun and flexibility with additional trigger sources. If you're looking to think beyond steps and enter a world of logic-based nonlinear sequencing built for the finest modular philosophers, look no further than Aristotle from Altered State Machines.

Aristotle Features

• Nonlinear, 2-Channel Counterpoint Voltage Sequencer
• Generates 2 channels of sequences (A and B) by adding all four stages of a channel at each trigger
• Trigger inputs alternate turning off A or B stages
• 16 total possible states for each channel
• Trigger inputs normalized to work with single trigger source
• Reset inputs turn all stages off in response to trigger
• Unquantized outputs suitable for Pitch or other parameters
• Jumpers on back adjust slider ranges
• Audio rate capability suitable as waveshaper/suboctave generator