Malekko shared this video introduction to the Varigate 8+, an 8-channel 16-step gate sequencer.

The video covers:

• Different ways to program gates
• Saving and recalling presets
• Track mode and sequence directions
• Song mode
• Clearing a pattern of gates
• Clearing an entire preset
• Muting gate channels

Varigate 8+ is a compact sequencer and control station for Eurorack modular systems. You can create songs and live performances with 8 channels of gate outputs with up to 16 steps per channel, 2 independent CV outputs for custom scale quantization, easy recall of 10 storage banks and 100 channel presets, random functions, mute functions and more.

Features:

• 8 channels of gates, each with up to 16-steps
• 2 quantized 1v/oct CV channels
• CV channels can be independent or linked to any gate channel
• Save up to 100 presets
• 10 different song banks programmable by choosing any sequence of presets
• Programmable scale per bank
• Note and Glide per step
• Forward, Reverse, Pendulum and Random directions per channel
• Probability, Repeat, Delay and Pulsewidth control per channel
• Individual clock multiplier, divider and sequence length per channel
• Random gate input for applying variation to a pattern
• All per step parameters can be randomized within a given range
• Program gate channels with both sliders and buttons
• Mute function (mute a channel or pattern)
• Freeze gate input turns random sequences into static sequences while active
• Reset input
• Clear function for clearing channels and parameters
• Tempo control knob
• Clock in and Out

Pricing and Availability

The Varigate 8+ is available now for US 549.00 at the Malekko site.