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Abstract Data ADE-32 Octocontroller

Eight assignable outputs across 12 types — no menu diving.

14 HP Eurorack module

The ADE-32 Octocontroller is an 8-output rhythmic / modulation / control source for Eurorack. Each of the 8 outputs can be individually assigned one of 12 output types — pulses, gates, LFOs (square/ramp/triangle/sine), digital noise, sample-and-hold CV, sample-and-hold gates, 10 preset arpeggios, and 10 preset rhythmic loops. Each output also has its own clock division/multiple (1/16th beat to 64 beats / 16 bars) and phase offset, all displayed on a 3-column LED grid (TYPE / DIV / OFFS) so the entire 8-output state is visible at once. The module runs on its on-board 20-270 BPM clock or syncs to external clock at 1, 4 or 24 PPQN. Settings are stored in non-volatile memory and survive power-down. There are no menus — every parameter for every output lives on the panel.

Features

  • 8 simultaneous outputs, each fully independent
  • 12 output types: Pulse 1&2, Gate 1&2, Gate 3&4, LFO SQU/RMP/TRI/SIN, Noise, S&H CV, S&H Gates, Arps, Loops
  • Per-output clock division/multiple from 1/16 beat to 64 beats / 16 bars (12 settings)
  • Per-output phase offset (12 settings, fractions or degrees)
  • Optional quantize (DIV/MULT and OFFSET) snap to listed values, or smooth continuous movement
  • BEAT or BAR update timing for quantized DIV/MULT and OFFSET changes
  • Non-volatile memory retains all settings on power-down
  • Internal 20-270 BPM clock or external clock at 1, 4, or 24 PPQN
  • EXT. RESET IN aligns the global 16-bar cycle with external sequencer
  • Latching or non-latching knob behaviour (no jumps when switching outputs)
  • 10 preset arpeggios in 'the style of' classic electronic music tracks
  • 10 preset 16-step rhythmic loops

Controls & Jacks (40)

  • Tempo
  • Bar LED— Blue LED that flashes once at the start of each bar in the global 16-bar loop. Slightly longer flash at the start of each 64-beat / 16-bar c
  • Beat LED
  • TYPE LED— White LED that lights when EDIT is showing the OUTPUT TYPE for the selected output. Matches the active TYPE row in the 12-LED column.
  • DIV LED— White LED that lights when EDIT is showing the CLOCK DIVISION/MULTIPLE for the selected output. Lights to indicate LATCHING ON for that knob
  • OFFS LED— White LED that lights when EDIT is showing the PHASE OFFSET for the selected output. Also lights to indicate quantizing ON or external clock
  • Output Select
  • Edit
  • Output Type
  • Option
  • Clock Div/Mult
  • Div/Mult Quantize
  • Phase Offset
  • Offset Quantize
  • Output 1
  • Edit LED 1— Blue LED that lights steadily when Output 1 is selected for editing (matches OUTPUT: SELECT knob position). Flashes when Output 1 is muted.
  • Activity LED 1— White LED that flashes in time with whatever Output 1 is doing — gate on/off, LFO peaks, S&H trigger, etc. Visual feedback of the actual sig
  • Output 2
  • Edit LED 2— Blue LED that lights when Output 2 is selected for editing.
  • Activity LED 2— White LED showing real-time activity at Output 2.
  • Output 3
  • Edit LED 3— Blue LED that lights when Output 3 is selected for editing.
  • Activity LED 3— White LED showing real-time activity at Output 3.
  • Output 4
  • Edit LED 4— Blue LED that lights when Output 4 is selected for editing.
  • Activity LED 4— White LED showing real-time activity at Output 4.
  • Output 5
  • Edit LED 5— Blue LED that lights when Output 5 is selected for editing.
  • Activity LED 5— White LED showing real-time activity at Output 5.
  • Output 6
  • Edit LED 6
  • Activity LED 6
  • Output 7
  • Edit LED 7
  • Activity LED 7
  • Output 8
  • Edit LED 8
  • Activity LED 8
  • Ext Clock In
  • Ext Reset In

How-To Guides

  • Polyrhythmic Drum Module
  • Quadrature Modulation Bus
  • Built-In Arpeggio Melody
  • S&H Chord Generator
  • Sync To External Clock
  • Save A Performance Setup With Latching

Explore the interactive ADE-32 Octocontroller panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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