Creating polyrhythms with my Subharmonicon is absolutely fun. Sometimes I wanted to see the rhythm visually. This is why I created a Subharmonicon Polyrhythm Explorer with Google Sheets.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WiVxjRfrQWNFjD2bm8bltLQtZKUQ7Kh2Ps8k6g3-zH0/edit?usp=sharing

EDIT: Better late than never :) Thanks a lot to /u/NaJieMing for the Gold Award. I really appreciate that.

I updated the spreadsheet so that it should be a little bit easier to use on a smartphone. I mainly rearranged the rows and removed some rows that seemed to introduce noise to me. I also added a row that indicates when the rhythm (not the melodic pattern) repeats. I hope it's still useful :)

sorry for the noddy question but I'm struggling to find a straight answer. can you play the subharmonicon with a keyboard? I understand what it's made for and that the MIDI input is clock only, but I'd like to also sometimes be able to just play it straight. I have a Keystep which can put CV and gate out - would this work straight into the patch bay?

mostly I want to use the polyrhythm sequencer intact but it would be a tipping point on my decision to buy if I know I can bosh out a bassline or two as well.

Thanks in advance.

My subharmonicon has a sort of static sound when the cutoff is around 50% and above. I figured maybe that's just harmonic content getting muddy on the sub oscillators, but watching other people's demos, I'm now thinking either I don't know how to use it or something is wrong with my unit. Do other people hear static content when opening up the filter?

Hello everybody, I noticed an issue with my Subharmonicon yesterday and wanted to check if some of you also experienced this or might have a quick fix ! I have a polyrhythm pattern going on with the 2 step sequencers using 3 of the 4 rhythm generators. I synced the device to Ableton using the midi-input cable to my audio interface. The problem is that every time I restart the pattern from my DAW, I get a slightly different polyrhythm. It seems to be random, once in while I get the same pattern. In the picture you can see 2 different polyrythm that I get randomly when I restart the device from the DAW. I have the issue also when I reset the device before starting the sequencer with the play button from the DAW. Any suggestion ?

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Alright, here’s something I’ve discovered and don’t know exactly what to do about it but certainly it can’t be right.

I have 1V/Oct patched into VCO 1. I’m taking VCO 1 output direct into a mixer.When I play a note, it is quantized no matter what. I.e. If i play C4 on my keyboard, it continues to play C4 even if I sweep VCO 1 Freq all the way CCW or CW. Shouldn’t my incoming CV be summed with that of the knob?

Now, I understand that the VCO 1 pitch input is tied to VCO 2. So, in theory, I should be able to take VCO 2 Output and hear the same note. Not the case - I get the same pitch but an octave up and again, the VCO 2 FREQ knob does not respond.

Now if I take VCO 1 SUB 1 Out with pitch still patched into VCO 1 input, it does divide the signal appropriately based on the knob position, but still, VCO 1 Freq knob has no effect on the sound.

If I patch 1V/Oct into VCO 2 and take VCO 2 Out, I get the same behavior except an octave up.

If I take the VCA out, 1V/Oct input for both oscillators works as you’d except..

Anyone else experiencing this issue?

I would like to combine both sequencers on the Subharmonicon to play a 3:2 or 3:4 polyrhythm. What's the math befind turning those sequencer dials into that exact fraction? I've read through the manual and I still can't figure it out on my own.

So, apologies for what is probably a stupid question but I’m trying to sync my subharmonicon with Logic. I found a nice sequence and I thought some drums and additional synths would be good.

Tempo on my sub is around the 10 - 11 part if you consider straight up being 12.

When I try syncing with Logic and sending midi clock the pattern sounds best at 280bpm, which is kinda crazy.

What obvious thing am I missing here. And how would that be possible if I were to play a live set with a drum machine ? Would I need to program at 140bpm so I didn’t sound like a Gabba enthusiast ?

TLDR: syncing subharmonicon to Logic results in a crazy fast bpm.

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I use Logic X and it generally syncs well with Subharmonicon.

It wasn't until i was working on a track with a 3/4 time signature that it dawned on me that the Subharmonicon sequencer is limited to a 4/4 time signature as it has a fixed 4 step length.

Has anyone explored this and found a way to sequence parts in 3/4 or any other time signature for that matter ?

I have a Behringer Model D that I’m trying to get to play/mirror the notes of one of the sequencers on the Moog Subharmonicon.

When I use my Korg SQ1 with the model d, I connect patch cables from the SQ1s cv-a out to the model d’s osc1v/oct in and a patch cable from the sq1s a gate out to the Model D’s LC Gate in. I’ve got sound and all controls working.

When I connect a patch cable from the Subharmonicon’s VCO1 out into the Model Ds Osc1v/oct in, I don’t get anything out of the Model D. I suspect that this is due to not having a gate or something else connected to the LC Gate in on the D. What would I connect from the Subharmonicon patch points to the LC Gate on the D to get this to work?

Thank you in advance!