Doepfer MAQ 16/3 Intro
December 15, 2010 · Posted in Uncategorized
This video, via killingthursby1, is a short intro to the Doepfer MAQ 16/3 Analog step-sequencer.
The Doepfer MAQ 16/3 Step Sequencer retails for Euro 659.00 (i.e. about US$ 650.00).
Details below.
Specifications:
- MIDI Sequencer featuring analog inputs
- designed in cooperation with the German band KRAFTWERK
- used by famous musicians like Kraftwerk, Human League, Jean-Michel Jarre
- 3 rows of 16 dials and LEDs each
- grey 19-inch rack-mount unit (4 height units), design fits withs A-100 and MS-404
- Assignable MIDI-Events and MIDI-Channels for the 3 rows:
- Note On/Off
- Velocity
- Controller 0-19, 64-74, 84, Pitchbend, Aftertouch mono and poly
- Program Change (for dynamic sound change)
- MIDI channel of another row (for dynamic sound change)
- Transposition of another row
- Gate time (length of time for this column)
- First/last step of each row can be limited by user
- MIDI channel of each row selectable
- Different modes for each row: Forward/Backwards/Pendulum/ Random
- Different timings for each row (synchronized by MIDI-Clock)
- Transposition via incoming note on events possible
- Muting of single steps and complete row possible via incoming MIDI-Program-change and note events
- External Synchronisation (via MIDI-Start/Stop/Clock-In) or
- Internal Synchronisation (sends MIDI-Start/Stop/Clock-Out)
- 32 Sequence memories (Presets) in of non-volatile memory
- full editing capabilty of all preset parameters
- Remote control of important parameters (first/last step, mode, event type, mute step, mute row and so on) via MIDI-Program-change and Note events (no Sy-Ex necessary)
- 3-digit, 7-segment display
- Operation via 8 buttons with LEDs
- Alpha-dial for rapid input of all parameters
- 3 CV and Gate outputs (3.5 mm jack sockets on rear panel):
- CV outputs: 1V/Octave (0…+5V)
- Gate outputs: 0/+10V (voltage trigger, not switched-trigger, modification for switched-trigger upon request)
- dimensions: 480 x 177 x 110 mm (19″ /4 HU), weight: 3 kg
- 230V power supply (external) included
- for other mains voltages the power supply must be purchased by the customer in his country (7…12V DC / 350mA required)

