Combining triggers with a switched multiple

Hi,

I´m currently looking into combining triggers from diferent sources to drive e.g. a single drum voice.
As i read through a lot of threads, i get that a logic module (especially an OR function) would do the trick on a basic level.

Than i came across this old video from mylarmelodies

He uses a switched multiple to combine triggers into a single output. This way he´s able to toggle different trigger sources on and off - which i think is pretty cool.

Now, my actual question is, if this use of a switched multiple is more or less "safe"? I read multiple times, that modules could be damaged when fed combined trigger voltages (e.g. 10 v).

Can anybody confirm or deny that?

Moreover, can you think of another method to achieve the same? (being able to switch combined trigger sources on and off)

Thanks for any help in advance!

I am pretty sure you will be able to fry your modules when trying to combine gates with a mult, switched or not. The thing that he is (ab)using is that some modules might have protection against this. But It's really no good idea to use this as a basis for your patch.

Better go for something that actually does the job. like the Low Gain Electronics Short Bus: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/low-gain-electronics-short-bus-v-3

I'm currently looking into fabricating my own dual or-combiner to go with my muxlicer. I'll start a thread on my progress later today.

I am pretty sure you will be able to fry your modules when trying to combine gates with a mult, switched or not. The thing that he is (ab)using is that some modules might have protection against this. But It's really no good idea to use this as a basis for your patch.

Better go for something that actually does the job. like the Low Gain Electronics Short Bus: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/low-gain-electronics-short-bus-v-3

I'm currently looking into fabricating my own dual or-combiner to go with my muxlicer. I'll start a thread on my progress later today.

-- zuggamasta

Thanks a lot - the Short Bus is exactly what i was looking for!

Yep...the name of the module you're looking for here is a "diode OR"...it actually fits into the "Logic" category, as it passes a gate when any one of the inputs receives one, but it's not a "true" Boolean gate. There's also another similar module for combining CV/mods...adders, which have the fun capability of doing what the name means. For example, let's say you've got your pitch CV, but you want this to glide up and down in pitch instead of staying static. One way of doing this, natch, is to mult out a modulation source and send individual signals to each VCO's mod inputs. Which can sort of work...but it's messy and you have to adjust ALL of those mod input levels just right.

But the OTHER, more elegant solution would be to send the mod source to an adder along with your pitch CV. Combine, connect the VCO CVs as per normal. This cuts down on patchcables and hassles in general, and ALL pitch CVs are moving at exactly the same rate without futzing with the individual mod input levels.

I'm currently looking into fabricating my own dual or-combiner to go with my muxlicer.

I've made some of those this year, funny enough, also one for my Muxlicer;

It is an open source project, check it out here.

In essence the outs set al negative voltages to zero and only the momentary highest voltage will pass; making it ideal for gate combining.

For some reason the Low Gain Electronics Short Bus has seven inputs, I think that is for creative purposes but I like me eight of 'em.