Tubbutec 6equencer (pronounced sequencer, sixquencer, or whatever you prefer) is a TR-606 inspired step sequencer.
It is available in different Eurorack form factors (1U and 3U) and despite being compact has many powerful features.
6equencer is optimized for live performance and allows quick programming and editing of drum patterns.
Features
Step based drum sequencer with 8 instruments inspired by the? TR-606.
Compatible with analogue and midi based systems
16 patterns, chainable in song mode, up to 32 patterns in a song
Forward, backward, ping-pong and random play directions for? patterns and songs
Mute instruments live
Probability control of steps
Record steps by tapping or via midi
Clear steps while playing
Pattern length can be set individually (Last Step)
Copy, Paste and Clear patterns in song mode
8 trigger outputs with adjustable trigger length, midi out
Analogue clock or midi clock input with adjustable clock divider
Multiple 6equencers can be chained to achieve longer ?sequences or more instruments.
Trigger and record via midi in, doubles as midi interface
Trigger midi instruments via midi out
Very compact, yet versatile: 3U * 6HP, or 1U * 24HP Intellijel
For a detailed list and explanation of features, please refer to the user manual (PDF), which is also included with the 6equencer. There are a lot more features than listed here.
Firmware update is possible via midi sysex
User interface
The 6equencer user interface features 16 buttons with LEDs and a FUNC button.
Each LED can be red, blue or purple.
Typically a blue LED will indicate a mode or setting, while a red LED will indicate an active step or parameter.
When both, red and blue LEDs are turned on, the resulting color will be purple. This means both are set (e.g. a step is set and a parameter is selected).
Inputs and Outputs
6equencer has 8 instrument outputs and can be clocked via analogue clock or midi clock.
The clock input doubles as a midi input, the RESET or RUN/STOP input doubles as midi output.
It is possible to trigger analogue drum modules, analogue drum machines or midi based drum machines.
Drum patterns and songs
6equencer has 8 instrument channels and is pattern based. Each pattern can have up to 16 steps and 16 different patterns can be programmed.
Multiple patterns can be chained to a ‘song’. Each song consists of up to 32 patterns, a single pattern can occur multiple times in a song.
You can record a new song while another is playing and start the new song in sync. This allows very flexible and intuitive live performances.
PAT1 → PAT2 → PAT3 → PAT2 → PAT2 → …
Performance features
Many features exist to ease pattern programming and live performance:
Multiple play directions can be selected including a musically usable random mode. The play direction can be changed for patterns and for songs independently. Changing the direction will not cause 6equencer to lose sync as it remembers the “original” play position.A handy performance tool is the MUTE mode. Here you can activate and deactivate instruments while the sequencer is playing and without modifying the patterns. Furthermore, the Low Tom and High Tom instruments can be used to control the probability of other instruments playing.While the sequencer is running, TAP mode can be used to record steps live. Here the instrument buttons can be used to enter rhythms.
In CLEAR mode, the current steps are cleared as long as CLEAR is pressed.Patterns and tracks can also be copied and pasted, allowing the quick programming of variations.
Link multiple 6equencers
Multiple 6equencer modules can be connected to form patterns with more than 16 steps or used in parallel to effectively get more instrument channels.
Up to 4 6equencers can be connected for a maximum of 64 steps per pattern or 32 instrument channels. The connection is achieved via a ‘LINK’ connector on the back of the module.
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
Tubbutec 6equencer (pronounced sequencer, sixquencer, or whatever you prefer) is a TR-606 inspired step sequencer.
It is available in different Eurorack form factors (1U and 3U) and despite being compact has many powerful features.
6equencer is optimized for live performance and allows quick programming and editing of drum patterns.
Features
Step based drum sequencer with 8 instruments inspired by the? TR-606.
Compatible with analogue and midi based systems
16 patterns, chainable in song mode, up to 32 patterns in a song
Forward, backward, ping-pong and random play directions for? patterns and songs
Mute instruments live
Probability control of steps
Record steps by tapping or via midi
Clear steps while playing
Pattern length can be set individually (Last Step)
Copy, Paste and Clear patterns in song mode
8 trigger outputs with adjustable trigger length, midi out
Analogue clock or midi clock input with adjustable clock divider
Multiple 6equencers can be chained to achieve longer ?sequences or more instruments.
Trigger and record via midi in, doubles as midi interface
Trigger midi instruments via midi out
Very compact, yet versatile: 3U * 6HP, or 1U * 24HP Intellijel
For a detailed list and explanation of features, please refer to the user manual (PDF), which is also included with the 6equencer. There are a lot more features than listed here.
Firmware update is possible via midi sysex
User interface
The 6equencer user interface features 16 buttons with LEDs and a FUNC button.
Each LED can be red, blue or purple.
Typically a blue LED will indicate a mode or setting, while a red LED will indicate an active step or parameter.
When both, red and blue LEDs are turned on, the resulting color will be purple. This means both are set (e.g. a step is set and a parameter is selected).
Inputs and Outputs
6equencer has 8 instrument outputs and can be clocked via analogue clock or midi clock.
The clock input doubles as a midi input, the RESET or RUN/STOP input doubles as midi output.
It is possible to trigger analogue drum modules, analogue drum machines or midi based drum machines.
Drum patterns and songs
6equencer has 8 instrument channels and is pattern based. Each pattern can have up to 16 steps and 16 different patterns can be programmed.
Multiple patterns can be chained to a ‘song’. Each song consists of up to 32 patterns, a single pattern can occur multiple times in a song.
You can record a new song while another is playing and start the new song in sync. This allows very flexible and intuitive live performances.
PAT1 → PAT2 → PAT3 → PAT2 → PAT2 → …
Performance features
Many features exist to ease pattern programming and live performance:
Multiple play directions can be selected including a musically usable random mode. The play direction can be changed for patterns and for songs independently. Changing the direction will not cause 6equencer to lose sync as it remembers the “original” play position.A handy performance tool is the MUTE mode. Here you can activate and deactivate instruments while the sequencer is playing and without modifying the patterns. Furthermore, the Low Tom and High Tom instruments can be used to control the probability of other instruments playing.While the sequencer is running, TAP mode can be used to record steps live. Here the instrument buttons can be used to enter rhythms.
In CLEAR mode, the current steps are cleared as long as CLEAR is pressed.Patterns and tracks can also be copied and pasted, allowing the quick programming of variations.
Link multiple 6equencers
Multiple 6equencer modules can be connected to form patterns with more than 16 steps or used in parallel to effectively get more instrument channels.
Up to 4 6equencers can be connected for a maximum of 64 steps per pattern or 32 instrument channels. The connection is achieved via a ‘LINK’ connector on the back of the module.
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.
