We say...
A New Systems Instruments sequencer was always a mouthwatering prospect, and Discrete Map is just as brilliant and unique as we'd hoped! Offering a lot more than conventional sequencing duties, it's exactly why we love modular and we reckon adventurous synthesists will love it.
Manufacturer's description
Discrete Map is designed to integrate sequencing with modular time, the natural motions of your modular system, allowing for new, organic methods of composition, control, and generation. It is designed from the ground up for finer control and more complex synchronizations than a conventional sequencer can produce, and for use in generative autonomous patches.
The lower section sets 8 rising or falling thresholds, and whenever the X input signal crosses those thresholds, the corresponding stage is activated. There is also a second mode for the lower sliders, where the sliders control the relative length between thresholds instead of the absolute position of those thresholds. The upper section controls the f (X) voltage that each stage produces when that stage is activated. For situations where these thresholds are purely temporal, the internal clock provides a ramp wave as an ideal means to transform time into voltage.
At its most basic, Discrete Map creates a repeating measure or phrase, where the lower sliders control either the position or the duration of each note, and the upper sliders control the pitch. However, when integrated with other elements of your modular system, the operation of Discrete Map can become arbitrarily complex. In a given patch, Discrete Map can be set up to behave as:
- An LFO-synced sequencer
- A responsive event generator
- A quantizer, harmonizer, or chord generator
- A 16 or 24 step sequencer (with two or three Discrete Maps)
- A gate sequencer (with the A / B / C expander)
- A sequential switch (with the A / B / C expander)
Discrete Map runs directly on logic circuits, and does not contain a conventional DAC/ADC or microprocessor. Consequently all parameters operate at audio rate without a limiting sample rate or bit depth. At audio rate, uses include:
- A graphic VCO with 7 octaves of temperature compensated tracking
- A waveshaper / bitcrusher
- A VCO with phase modulation (with the A / B / C expander)
- A temporal mixer (with the A / B / C expander)
Fundamentally, Discrete Map transforms (maps) continuously moving signals into a series of discrete events. Taking inspiration from Hegelian philosophy, Discrete Map introduces dialectical sequencing to the modular system. While conventional sequencers are based on a hierarchical model where the idea determines the performance, dialectical sequencing imagines the sequencer as a tool for placing compositional elements between interacting signals.
- Width: 34HP
- Depth: 25mm
- Power: 180 mA +12V / 115 mA -12V / 0 mA 5V
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Shipping methods
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Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
A New Systems Instruments sequencer was always a mouthwatering prospect, and Discrete Map is just as brilliant and unique as we'd hoped! Offering a lot more than conventional sequencing duties, it's exactly why we love modular and we reckon adventurous synthesists will love it.
Manufacturer's description
Discrete Map is designed to integrate sequencing with modular time, the natural motions of your modular system, allowing for new, organic methods of composition, control, and generation. It is designed from the ground up for finer control and more complex synchronizations than a conventional sequencer can produce, and for use in generative autonomous patches.
The lower section sets 8 rising or falling thresholds, and whenever the X input signal crosses those thresholds, the corresponding stage is activated. There is also a second mode for the lower sliders, where the sliders control the relative length between thresholds instead of the absolute position of those thresholds. The upper section controls the f (X) voltage that each stage produces when that stage is activated. For situations where these thresholds are purely temporal, the internal clock provides a ramp wave as an ideal means to transform time into voltage.
At its most basic, Discrete Map creates a repeating measure or phrase, where the lower sliders control either the position or the duration of each note, and the upper sliders control the pitch. However, when integrated with other elements of your modular system, the operation of Discrete Map can become arbitrarily complex. In a given patch, Discrete Map can be set up to behave as:
- An LFO-synced sequencer
- A responsive event generator
- A quantizer, harmonizer, or chord generator
- A 16 or 24 step sequencer (with two or three Discrete Maps)
- A gate sequencer (with the A / B / C expander)
- A sequential switch (with the A / B / C expander)
Discrete Map runs directly on logic circuits, and does not contain a conventional DAC/ADC or microprocessor. Consequently all parameters operate at audio rate without a limiting sample rate or bit depth. At audio rate, uses include:
- A graphic VCO with 7 octaves of temperature compensated tracking
- A waveshaper / bitcrusher
- A VCO with phase modulation (with the A / B / C expander)
- A temporal mixer (with the A / B / C expander)
Fundamentally, Discrete Map transforms (maps) continuously moving signals into a series of discrete events. Taking inspiration from Hegelian philosophy, Discrete Map introduces dialectical sequencing to the modular system. While conventional sequencers are based on a hierarchical model where the idea determines the performance, dialectical sequencing imagines the sequencer as a tool for placing compositional elements between interacting signals.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
