Doepfer Dark Time Red

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Doepfer Dark Time Red

Doepfer

Dark Time Red

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Product Info

Article Number: 255734
Brand: Doepfer
Model: Dark Time Red
Price: $548.90

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The Dark Time Red is a serious sequencer for those wanting to dive deep into analog control. Its compact size and versatile modes make it ideal for modular synth enthusiasts and experimental musicians wanting tactile, hands-on sequencing capabilities. It’s a powerful tool for crafting intricate patterns and evolving sequences, offering a refreshing alternative to purely digital workflows.

Product Description

  • Doepfer Dark Time Red
  • 16-Step Sequencer
  • Red LEDs
  • Analogue
  • 2 Rows each with 8 potentiometers
  • 1 Knob for each step
  • 1 LED
  • Switch On/Off/Skip and switch Stop/Continue/Jump
  • Modes of operation: 1x 16 (the two rows run in sequence
  • 2x 8 (rows run in parallel)
  • and custom
  • Different directions
  • Three voltage/tone ranges selectable
  • Quantisation
  • Transposer
  • Analogue interface for CV/Gate/Clock/Reset/Start-Stop In and Out (3.5mm jack sockets)
  • Control either internally via integrated clock oscillator with frequency and pulse width control
  • Externally via Midi/USB
  • Externally (via Analogue Clock/Start/Stop) or rocker switch with 3 positions
  • MIDI in/out
  • USB connector
  • Powered via power supply 12V AC / min. 400 mA
PROS
  • • Robust metal chassis provides excellent durability and stability.
  • • Red LEDs offer a visually striking and easily readable interface.
  • • Flexible sequencing modes cater to diverse musical arrangements.
  • • Analog circuitry delivers a warm, organic feel to the sequencing.
CONS
  • • Limited polyphony compared to software sequencers.
  • • 3.5mm jacks can be a fiddly connection for some users.
  • • The learning curve can be steep for those unfamiliar with analog sequencing.

Product Video

Key Features

Tracks 2
Steps 16
MIDI In/Out/USB
CV/Gate Full CV/Gate/Clock/Reset/Start-Stop
Connections 8x 3.5mm jacks, MIDI In/Out, USB
Weight Approximately 2.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Custom mode allows you to define unique step patterns for each row, essentially creating your own custom sequences beyond the preset options.
The integrated clock oscillator is generally stable, but for critical timing applications, external clock synchronization is recommended for absolute precision.
The Dark Time Red offers a more compact footprint and a more direct, tactile sequencing experience compared to the Atlantis, while the Atlantis provides a more comprehensive feature set and visual display.

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