Make This Feature-rich Sequencer the Brain of Your Eurorack Rig
Erica Synths has elevated classic modular sequencing with the Erica Synths Black Sequencer, a powerful 4-channel Eurorack step sequencer with a bevy of modern features. Along with traditional CV and gate sequencing, the Black Sequencer offers several advanced sequencing options, including a built-in quantizer with numerous factory-preset scales, microtonal tuning, timing division and multiplication, random pattern generation, and per-step note repeat and ratcheting. With up to 64 steps per pattern, and the ability to chain up to 64 patterns in song mode, the Black Sequencer is a formidable compositional and performance tool. Leverage its four CV outputs and four gate outputs and build an entire track by layering melody lines, bass drones, programmed drums, and more. To inject movement and elements of random chance into your sequences, the Black Sequencer equips you with probability functions and a Magic mode, with which you can add per-step randomization to any parameter. Synthesists at Sweetwater are particularly excited about the Black Sequencer’s Mod Lane — it gives you the ability to sequence a host of modulation effects, such as decay time, ADSR and ASR, and global and per-step LFO. For straightforward sequencing or mind-bending experimentation, you’ll love Erica Synth’s Black Sequencer.
Intuitive workflow and control layout
A sequencer is a vital tool for any Eurorack rig. However, they can often be cumbersome to program and inhibit your creativity. Erica Synths has streamlined the Black Sequencer’s workflow by providing an intuitive layout, 17 responsive data encoders, and a crisp OLED screen with smart display — twist a knob and the parameter you’re tweaking automatically appears on screen! Plus, the Black Sequencer has 25 buttons for easily selecting functions and modes, making it a breeze to cook up complex patterns in no time.
Mod lane and Magic mode for twisting sequences
The Black Sequencers Mod lanes and Magic mode open up infinite creative possibilities by giving you detailed control over several modulation sources, including LFO (global and per step), stepped voltages, per-step decay time, ASR and ADSR envelopes, and triggers. Magic mode also allows you to humanize performances by randomly altering numerous parameters while adhering to a preset scale to keep your patches from devolving into chaos. Don’t worry, you can do chaos, too, if that’s your jam!
Pattern chaining and song mode
With an ample 64 steps per pattern, the Black Sequencer empowers you to make vast, complex melody lines, bass excursions, and percussive sequences. What’s more, you can link patterns together on the fly, or enter song mode to construct entire songs up to 64 patterns long. Plus, you can choose to play patterns forward, backward, or ping-ponged, with an option to repeat the first and last note. Or throw caution to the wind and set a pattern to random. You never know what will spark your inspiration!
Erica Synths Black Sequencer Eurorack Sequencer Module Features:
- 64-step Eurorack sequencer module with 4 Gate/CV/Mod outputs
- Intuitive control surface layout featuring 16 parameter encoders, 1 data encoder, and a crisp OLED screen
- Link patterns or construct entire songs up 64 patterns in song mode
- Built-in quantizer locks notes to a factory-preset or user-defined scale
- Randomly affect parameters using probability and Magic mode
- Microtonal tuning, shuffle, and mult/divide functions
- Sequence numerous modulation sources, including triggers, ADSR, ASR, and decay time, and LFO
- MIDI I/O for connecting to an external controller
- Module width: 42HP
- Module depth: 25mm
- Power Usage: +145mA @ +12V; -25mA @ -12V
Tech Specs
- Sequencer Eurorack Module
- 42HP
- Requires Eurorack case and power supply
- Black Sequencer
