vimsynth/modules/euclid

modules/sequencing/EUCLID

EUCLID

Euclidean rhythm: spreads pulses hits as evenly as possible over steps. E(3,8) is the tresillo, E(5,8) the cinquillo. Almost every dance rhythm on earth is one of these.

The EUCLID card as vimsynth draws it: its title bar, 3 knobs, 2 inputs down the left edge and 1 outputs down the right
EUCLID on an empty rack — 32×12 cells, knobs at their defaults. Press a in the app and pick EUCLID to get this card.

inputs

Down the left edge of the card, top to bottom.

clktrigger
The clock to gate.
resettrigger
Back to the first step of the pattern.

outputs

Down the right edge, in the same order.

outtrigger
The pulses that survived.

knobs

Left to right across the face — the dials in the picture.

steps1 … 16= 8
How many steps the pattern is.
pulses0 … 16= 3
How many of them are hits. E(3,8) is the tresillo.
rot0 … 15= 0
Rotates the pattern, which moves where the downbeat falls.

more

The full reference — every parameter curve, the patching notes and the worked examples — lives in the manual: docs.vimsynth.com/modules/euclid. In the app itself, :help EUCLID opens the same page without leaving the rack.