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CLOCKstep : MULTI

CLOCKstep : MULTI

Precise MIDI Clock and Analog Sync Box for MIDI, Eurorack and Modular Sequencers, plus Audio Metronome Click Generator.

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It's About Time

CLOCKstep:MULTI is dedicated to one simple thing: Better and easier synchronization between gear and between musicians. There's no reason to be vexed over the many possible requirements for doing synchronization today. In CLOCKstep:MULTI you have a tool that was designed to be adaptable to a wide variety of timing needs.

Use it for ...

  • Reliable Clock

    Add precise Clock and Transport control for your table top, pedalboard and eurorack gear. Send rock-solid MIDI Clock, Analog Sync and DIN Sync to loopers and digital, analog and vintage sequencers.

  • Metronome Click

    Send Audio Metronome Click to bring it all together with live musicians. Set the metronome's BPM, Interval Volumes, Swing and Time Signature options to match any desired groove.

  • DAW Sync

    Simple and effective synchronization of your computer DAW and external hardware. Sample Accurate Clock eliminates drift and excessive amounts of jitter and latency between them.

  • Automated MIDI

    At a critical moment, when your attention may be divided, automatically send quantized or repeating MIDI Commands, perfectly timed on a Bar Line.

  • MIDI Control

    Control CLOCKstep:MULTI remotely from any programmable controller or pedalboard footswitch by sending it discrete MIDI commands or Preset changes using its massive MIDI Input API.

  • Bridging Connections

    Pass any MIDI Message between USB and MIDI DIN in both directions. Creates a class-compliant 1x1 MIDI Interface on a computer or other USB Host.

  • Kristian Dunn - El Ten Eleven

    "We've been searching for years for something that's reliable to keep my looper pedals synced. CLOCKstep:MULTI is really easy to use and is reliable like a swiss watch. Everything else we tried fell short."

  • Luca Abatemarco - Electronic Creatives

    "Using Audio In Sync...I love that feature. And the form factor of the pedal scratches my brain in just the right way."

  • Brian Fasani - 51 Peg

    "It keeps all the gear in perfect sync and is easy to control from behind the kit. I like the number of options for setting the click audio. I can always set the right feel."

Features

  • MIDI Clock

    Send clock with precise timing, including using decimal point BPM values.

    Follow external clock on either the MIDI IN or Audio IN when the situation requires.

    Automatically switch between the role of Clock Master to Clock Follower with ease.

  • Analog Sync

    The 3.5mm patch bay can send up to five +5v Analog Sync signals, each with their own configurable sync rate.

    44 Sync Rates are available to choose from. Keep outputs in tight coordination, or let them spin off on their own for a bit of chaos.

  • Transport Control

    Basic Start/Stop/Pause operation is the default, but there are advanced choices you can make like Quantize and Resync.
    Or, let Clock and Transport operate completely independent from each other. You are in control.

  • Click Audio

    A dynamic click sound using your own preference of Quarter, 8th and 16th note intervals.

    Each Interval has independent volume and swing control for getting just the right feel.

  • Time Signatures

    Use Odd Time Signatures with either Quarter Note and 8th Note beat lengths.

    The beginning of each bar is tracked by both the Click Audio and any Quantized features.

  • Presets

    Don't be concerned with changing settings between songs or try to remember what the tempo should be.

    Save and Recall up to 40 Presets.

  • DAW Sync

    For the tightest sync with a DAW, send Sample Accurate Clock from the computer into the audio input to resolve excessive jitter or latency.

  • Latency Compensation/Offset

    Nullify any latency that creeps up between your external sequencers and DAW with positive or negative millisecond offset adjustments.

  • MIDI Remote Control

    Virtually every setting in CLOCKstep:MULTI can be configured using external MIDI control.

    Hook up any MIDI Foot Controller.

  • MIDI Quantize

    MIDI Commands that are passing through CLOCKstep:MULTI can be held in memory temporarily and sent at the top of the next Bar.

  • MIDI Repeat

    Capture and hold a MIDI Command once in memory and have it repeatedly sent at specified Bar intervals automatically.

  • USB Class-Compliant

    A 1x1 MIDI USB Interface can be established to your computer and serve as your system's MIDI Interface.

    MIDI can pass thru the USB and DIN/TRS MIDI ports in both directions.
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  • Power Requirements: 9 volts DC max. 200mA Nominal.
  • Power Connection: 2.1 mm barrel, center negative
  • I/O: Audio (Sync In, Click Out), MIDI (DIN, USB, TRS), Control Voltage (3.5mm TSx7)
  • Protocols: MIDI, Sample Accurate Audio Sync and 0/+5 Control Voltage for Modular Synth/Eurorack.
  • Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.65" x 1.72"
  • Assembled in the USA

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Christopher
The click fix I needed!

Love this device!
I use it to sequence multiple synths in a live band setup with drums, bass, guitar, etc. I was searching for a DAWless solution to provide my drummer with a click track and solve some minor latency issues I was encountering while daisy-chaining my synths—this device was the perfect fix! It’s intuitive and easy to learn, and I especially love that I can keep the click running even when not sequencing, then sync the sequences with the click when the song calls for it. It’s also fantastic that it works seamlessly with my semi-modular synths. After searching online, I still haven't found another device that offers a dedicated click track. This feature is a game-changer!

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Kenneth McLeod
Beautiful Device, Awesome Customer Service

If you notice that UPS ground no longer exists for international customers - the reason for that will be me! If you've never heard of UPS charging outlandish brokerage fees for their basic ground service... well, you can look it up. I thought I could sidestep the UPS charges and declare myself as a broker and pay for the importation fees myself - but, unfortunately, it didn't work out and UPS sent the bill anyway...

Joe / JMK fully paid for the brokerage fee that UPS charged...

Isn't that the coolest thing you've ever heard of?
That quality of customer service is rare but it also is a strong statement for the quality of the product that you might be considering purchasing - I have found the clockstep: Multi to solve all my issues of master clocking audio and MIDI events that were becoming almost impossible to sync. Anyhow, I'm grateful for the device and for the great service! Thank You Joe!

Thanks Ken. It's true, we no longer ship UPS Standard International because of what happened there. The surprise brokerage fee added on for handling customs paperwork is just too much. Not the import fee itself, but the HANDLING of the import fee. It's better to just ship using one of the initially higher-tier UPS services or DHL where that extra fee will never be added, which we do now with a flat-rate international shipping policy.

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marcus pearson
Tight as a nut

Got all my modular and midi tightened up a treat, sounds so much better, awesome bit of kit.

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Kenneth McLeod

Beautiful piece of kit! Works! Time is on my side now...