I’m looking for a quantizer that can quantize differently depending on the octave of the incoming pitch CV.
More precisely: I’d like a “pitch field” approach where (for example) notes in C2–B2 are quantized with one scale/set, notes in C3–B3 with another, etc. So the same input note-class could land on different target notes depending on which octave the incoming CV is in.
Does a module (or patch technique) exist for octave-aware quantization like this?
Any recommendations (modules, patching strategy, or scripts) are welcome. Thanks!
The group of modules in the (Compare, QNT, VCA, QNT, VCA) middle is my example of a dual quantizer like you described. The Compare module has B offset = +1V. So when the input V/OCT signal is below 1V, the quantizer on the left is active. When it goes above 1V, the quantizer on the right takes over.
In some ways this is what the Venom Non-Octave-Repeating Intervallic Quantizer is designed for.
As long as your extended scale repeats (not necessarily at an octave interval), and has no more than 13 intervals from the scale root to the next scale fold point (start of the next scale), then it can do the job. The scale pattern can span multiple octaves.
With the companion NORSIQ Chord to Scale you can conveniently convert any set of 14 V/Oct notes from a polyphonic cable into the intervals and root note for the NORSIQ.
