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Noise Engineering Jam Jam

Four-channel trigger and gate processor with random, phase, and delay modes

6 HP Eurorack module

Jam Jam is a four-channel trigger and gate processor with three modes that transform binary signals in creative ways. Random mode adds probability-based gate skipping for variety. Clock Phase mode shifts sequencer timing for organic feel. Gate Delay mode provides sub-millisecond to 15+ second delays for precision timing or creative effects. All four channels share the same mode but have independent settings and CV control. Inputs are normalled top to bottom so a single source can drive all four channels.

Features

  • Four independent channels with shared mode selection
  • Three modes: Random probability, Clock Phase shifting, Gate Delay
  • Inputs normalled top to bottom for single-source operation
  • Independent CV control per channel (0-5V)
  • Edit encoder with fine and coarse adjustment (press and turn)
  • Clear button with undo (tap again to restore previous settings)
  • Multi-channel simultaneous editing preserves relative differences
  • Gate Delay range from 50 microseconds to over 15 seconds
  • Clock Phase algorithm compensates for modulation at high BPMs
  • Trigger threshold ~1.8V, output ~6V

Controls & Jacks (31)

  • In 1— Gate/trigger/clock input for channel 1. Normalled to In 2-4.
  • In 2— Gate/trigger/clock input for channel 2. Normalled from In 1.
  • In 3— Gate/trigger/clock input for channel 3. Normalled from In 2.
  • In 4— Gate/trigger/clock input for channel 4. Normalled from In 3.
  • Out 1— Processed gate/trigger output for channel 1.
  • Out 2— Processed gate/trigger output for channel 2.
  • Out 3— Processed gate/trigger output for channel 3.
  • Out 4— Processed gate/trigger output for channel 4.
  • CV In 1— CV input for channel 1. Responds to 0-5V.
  • CV In 2— CV input for channel 2. Responds to 0-5V.
  • CV In 3— CV input for channel 3. Responds to 0-5V.
  • CV In 4— CV input for channel 4. Responds to 0-5V.
  • Mode— Three-position switch selects mode for all channels: Rnd (Random), Phs (Clock Phase), Dly (Gate Delay).
  • Channel 1— Selects channel 1 for editing. LED flashes when selected. Multiple channels can be selected simultaneously.
  • Channel 2— Selects channel 2 for editing. LED flashes when selected.
  • Channel 3— Selects channel 3 for editing. LED flashes when selected.
  • Channel 4— Selects channel 4 for editing. LED flashes when selected.
  • Clear— Resets selected channels to minimum. Tap again after resetting to restore previous settings.
  • Edit— Adjusts selected channel values. Turn for fine adjustment, press and turn for coarse. Behavior depends on mode.
  • Channel 1 LED— Shows channel 1 status. Flashes when selected for editing.
  • Channel 2 LED— Shows channel 2 status. Flashes when selected for editing.
  • Channel 3 LED— Shows channel 3 status. Flashes when selected for editing.
  • Channel 4 LED— Shows channel 4 status. Flashes when selected for editing.
  • Channel 1 Activity LED— Shows channel 1 gate/trigger activity.
  • Channel 2 Activity LED— Shows channel 2 gate/trigger activity.
  • Channel 3 Activity LED— Shows channel 3 gate/trigger activity.
  • Channel 4 Activity LED— Shows channel 4 gate/trigger activity.
  • Channel 1 Edit LED— LED next to channel 1 button, indicates selection state.
  • Channel 2 Edit LED— LED next to channel 2 button, indicates selection state.
  • Channel 3 Edit LED— LED next to channel 3 button, indicates selection state.
  • Channel 4 Edit LED— LED next to channel 4 button, indicates selection state.

Explore the interactive Jam Jam panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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