We say...
One of the most powerful 'battleship' sequencers in Eurorack-land gets a major update! This could well be the only sequencer you ever need.
Manufacturer's description
The Five12 Vector Sequencer MkII is a digital sequencer in the Eurorack modular format. It provides a flexible sequencing engine with support for 8 independent parts, 2 sub-sequencers per part for internal modulation, an extensive set of chance-based operations, and presets with a playlist function. All eight Parts are monophonic by default, but Parts 5-8 can be reformatted for 4-voice chord or drum modes.
The MkII version of the Vector has been updated with a 5X faster processor, 3X memory and two extra onboard CV outputs, both calibrated and suitable for Pitch, Gate or Velocity. The new CPU allows for more than double the preset storage area vs. the MkI. New features include a 2nd set of Chance perations, more Free Run lanes. There is also a new DAC which enables an extra pair of pitch-capable onboard CV outputs (CV X, CV Y).
The Expansion headers on the MkII Vector and Expander are the same as on the MkI modules, so with upcoming firmware updates, the new Expander will work the MkI Vector, and the MkII Vector will work with the MkI Expander.
The MkII Expander has updated DACs for Velocity outputs and can be used for calibrated Pitch outputs, as well as Velocity and Gate. With the additional outputs on the new Vector, the two modules can now support up to 12 monophonic voices.
Built-in outputs on the Vector support a variety of CV and MIDI connections: Two sets of analog outputs with Pitch, Gate and Velocity signals, two general-purpose CV outs (X & Y), two MIDI outputs on 3.5mm TRS jacks, and both USB A and B connectors for MIDI over USB. There are also three bi-directional trigger I/O connections for sync, clock and trigger functions, and two CV inputs for external modulation.
The UI for the Vector is based around two sharp and contrasty OLED display panels, with a resolution of 256 x 64 pixels. Just below the displays are 8 encoders used for editing parameters. Along the top of the displays are buttons for switching between edit pages for Sequence Recording, Pitch, Gate Time, Velocity, Step Length, Ratchet, Chance Operations, Modulation, Sequence Controls and Presets.
To the left of the displays is a ninth encoder. This can be used to edit all, or a subset, of the steps of a sequence at a time. For instance, you can quickly select all the odd-numbered steps and edit the gate time for them all at once.
Below the main 8 encoders is a group of buttons that form a one octave keyboard. In most of the primary edit modes (Pitch, Gate, etc), the white buttons are used for one of three sub-modes: Skip, Mute or Select. When Recording, these buttons can be used for entering, transposing or modifying sequences.
On the bottom-left of the panel are next and previous buttons for transposing the keyboard up or down, or for paging through sequences longer than 8 steps.
The Shift button can be used with most of the edit mode buttons (Pitch, Gate, Velocity, Step Length, Ratchet, Chance, Modulation, Skip, Mute, and Select) to reset that particular parameter back to it's beginning state. Shift plus any of the white buttons triggers other modifying operations on the sequence, including clearing out the entire sequence.
A dedicated Part page shows activity for all Parts at once, with modes for mute and solo. Each part has access to up to 44 presets, and there is a preset playlist function. There is also a Scene page for managing presets across all parts at once.
Vector MkII supports two sets of per-step chance operations allow you to add a variety of generative behaviors to each sequence. For each step you can set the chance operation, the probability that it will occur, and which musical bars it will occur on. That last option is particularly handy for creating fill patterns.
Chance operations include: Mute, Un-mute, Skip, Un-skip, Select, Un-select, Jump Forward, Jump Backward, Jump Any Direction, Accent Low, Accent Medium, Accent High, Gate Shorter, Gate Longer, Gate Tie, Ratchet X 2, Ratchet X 3, Ratchet X 4, Repeat X 2, Repeat X 3, Repeat X 4, Randomize Pitch (+/- 12 semitones), Randomize Pitch Up, Randomize Pitch Down, Randomize pitch to any semitone +/- and octave, and Random Jump to any of 16 steps.
There is a micro-SD card installed on the back of the unit for saving projects, including default options for background auto-saving of projects, and auto-loading the most recent project on startup. You can mount this SD card onto your computer for offline backup (and firmware updates) via the USB A jack.
The Vector MkII comes with Vector Firmware 3.0 which includes undo/redo, fills, free-run options for Pitch, Gate, Velocity and Chance lanes, Custom Scales and Masked Modulation.
- Width: 42HP
- Depth: 28mm
- Power: 190mA +12V / 20mA -12V
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
One of the most powerful 'battleship' sequencers in Eurorack-land gets a major update! This could well be the only sequencer you ever need.
Manufacturer's description
The Five12 Vector Sequencer MkII is a digital sequencer in the Eurorack modular format. It provides a flexible sequencing engine with support for 8 independent parts, 2 sub-sequencers per part for internal modulation, an extensive set of chance-based operations, and presets with a playlist function. All eight Parts are monophonic by default, but Parts 5-8 can be reformatted for 4-voice chord or drum modes.
The MkII version of the Vector has been updated with a 5X faster processor, 3X memory and two extra onboard CV outputs, both calibrated and suitable for Pitch, Gate or Velocity. The new CPU allows for more than double the preset storage area vs. the MkI. New features include a 2nd set of Chance perations, more Free Run lanes. There is also a new DAC which enables an extra pair of pitch-capable onboard CV outputs (CV X, CV Y).
The Expansion headers on the MkII Vector and Expander are the same as on the MkI modules, so with upcoming firmware updates, the new Expander will work the MkI Vector, and the MkII Vector will work with the MkI Expander.
The MkII Expander has updated DACs for Velocity outputs and can be used for calibrated Pitch outputs, as well as Velocity and Gate. With the additional outputs on the new Vector, the two modules can now support up to 12 monophonic voices.
Built-in outputs on the Vector support a variety of CV and MIDI connections: Two sets of analog outputs with Pitch, Gate and Velocity signals, two general-purpose CV outs (X & Y), two MIDI outputs on 3.5mm TRS jacks, and both USB A and B connectors for MIDI over USB. There are also three bi-directional trigger I/O connections for sync, clock and trigger functions, and two CV inputs for external modulation.
The UI for the Vector is based around two sharp and contrasty OLED display panels, with a resolution of 256 x 64 pixels. Just below the displays are 8 encoders used for editing parameters. Along the top of the displays are buttons for switching between edit pages for Sequence Recording, Pitch, Gate Time, Velocity, Step Length, Ratchet, Chance Operations, Modulation, Sequence Controls and Presets.
To the left of the displays is a ninth encoder. This can be used to edit all, or a subset, of the steps of a sequence at a time. For instance, you can quickly select all the odd-numbered steps and edit the gate time for them all at once.
Below the main 8 encoders is a group of buttons that form a one octave keyboard. In most of the primary edit modes (Pitch, Gate, etc), the white buttons are used for one of three sub-modes: Skip, Mute or Select. When Recording, these buttons can be used for entering, transposing or modifying sequences.
On the bottom-left of the panel are next and previous buttons for transposing the keyboard up or down, or for paging through sequences longer than 8 steps.
The Shift button can be used with most of the edit mode buttons (Pitch, Gate, Velocity, Step Length, Ratchet, Chance, Modulation, Skip, Mute, and Select) to reset that particular parameter back to it's beginning state. Shift plus any of the white buttons triggers other modifying operations on the sequence, including clearing out the entire sequence.
A dedicated Part page shows activity for all Parts at once, with modes for mute and solo. Each part has access to up to 44 presets, and there is a preset playlist function. There is also a Scene page for managing presets across all parts at once.
Vector MkII supports two sets of per-step chance operations allow you to add a variety of generative behaviors to each sequence. For each step you can set the chance operation, the probability that it will occur, and which musical bars it will occur on. That last option is particularly handy for creating fill patterns.
Chance operations include: Mute, Un-mute, Skip, Un-skip, Select, Un-select, Jump Forward, Jump Backward, Jump Any Direction, Accent Low, Accent Medium, Accent High, Gate Shorter, Gate Longer, Gate Tie, Ratchet X 2, Ratchet X 3, Ratchet X 4, Repeat X 2, Repeat X 3, Repeat X 4, Randomize Pitch (+/- 12 semitones), Randomize Pitch Up, Randomize Pitch Down, Randomize pitch to any semitone +/- and octave, and Random Jump to any of 16 steps.
There is a micro-SD card installed on the back of the unit for saving projects, including default options for background auto-saving of projects, and auto-loading the most recent project on startup. You can mount this SD card onto your computer for offline backup (and firmware updates) via the USB A jack.
The Vector MkII comes with Vector Firmware 3.0 which includes undo/redo, fills, free-run options for Pitch, Gate, Velocity and Chance lanes, Custom Scales and Masked Modulation.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
