bishops-miscellany

Shakmat Modular Bishop's Miscellany mk2

Dual stepped CV/Gate engine and instant riff maker

14 HP Eurorack module

The Bishop's Miscellany mk2 is an 'instant riff maker' — a dual-channel CV/Gate sequencer that seamlessly shapeshifts between pattern looper, multi-effect, generative sequencer, and sequence player. It feels intuitive and performative, built for both live jamming and studio composition with its non-volatile SD card memory storing thousands of sequences.

Features

  • Dual independent channels
  • Non-volatile SD card memory for thousands of sequences
  • 24 scales including modal, exotic, and traditional options
  • Four assignable CV inputs with dozens of modulation targets
  • Real-time CV/Gate multi-effect processing
  • 16-slot playlist system per channel
  • Single-level undo function
  • Select Bus protocol support
  • Firmware updates via SD card

Controls & Jacks (28)

  • CV In 1— input cv
  • Gate In 1— input gate
  • CV In 2— input cv
  • Gate In 2— input gate
  • ACV A— input cv
  • Clock— input clock
  • ACV B— input cv
  • CV Out 2— output cv
  • ACV C— input cv
  • Reset— input gate
  • CV Out 1— output cv
  • ACV D— input cv
  • Gate Out 1— output gate
  • Gate Out 2— output gate
  • Encoder— Navigation encoder — scroll menus, select and edit parameters. Push to confirm/enter edit mode
  • (RE)GEN X— Controls X parameter of the active (Re)Gen algorithm
  • Process— Controls the intensity/amount of the currently selected process.
  • (RE)GEN Y— Controls Y parameter of the active (Re)Gen algorithm
  • NAV— Navigation button — shortcuts for page switching
  • HOLD— Hold operations — keep recording/process/regen active without holding buttons
  • ERASE— Erase operations
  • (RE)GEN— Activate/deactivate the selected (Re)Gen algorithm
  • Channel 1— Select channel 1 — LED indicates active channel
  • Channel 2— Select channel 2 — LED indicates active channel
  • REC INT— Internal recording — captures actions performed on the module (Process/ReGen movements)
  • REC EXT— External recording — hold to capture incoming CV/Gate signals step-by-step
  • Status
  • Process

How-To Guides

  • Save Sequence to Memory
  • Load Sequence from Memory
  • Evolving Polyrhythmic Textures
  • Glitchy Euclidean Breaks
  • Melodic Drift Sequences
  • Tape Loop Memory Palace
  • Controlled Chaos Arpeggios
  • Acid Squelch Mutations
  • Cinematic Tension Builder
  • Broken Radio Transmissions

Explore the interactive Bishop's Miscellany mk2 panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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