Divide by N Comparator (NCOM)

The '/" N Comparator (NCOM) consists of two sections : a comparator and a voltage-controlled pulse divider

From the original catalogue:
”The '/" N COMPARATOR (NCOM) consists of two sections : a comparator and a voltage-controlled pulse divider . The divider section outputs a pulse once every "N" comparator pulse, where "N" is a number from 1 to 31, settable with a control voltage at the divider's VC input (or manually via the divider's control knob) . Additionally, the Divider outputs a staircase wave with "N" steps. This will produce whole-tone steps when plugged into the 1 V/Oct input of a VCO . This module has two distinct areas of use (in addition to the normal functions o+ the comparator) .

For audio frequencies, the divider can be set to Output sub-divided frequencies with digital precision . Output frequency depends on "N" . If "N"= ` 3,4, etc ., the output frequencies will be an octave, an octave and a fifth . Or two octaves below the input, repectively . Because "N" is voltage controllable, arpeggios and various melodies can easily be programmed . The nature of this type of division (integer division), results in frequencies that fall along the sub--harmonic series, a series that has great tonal charm .

For sub--audio frequencies, the divider acts like a counter, outputting a pulse only after "N" number of input Pulse= . Input pulse's can be fairly random, or regUlar . This capability is especially powerful for determining tempos and rhythmic patterns when using several sequencers (especiall "; if the "N" vc input is taken from one of a Sequencer's rows of controls) . In a more random Situation, using a microphone preamp/detector as input, the divider might. be set to count how many timF,?s a Sound Of a certain loudness will have occured, and be set to trigger an event upon reaching the count . Since the Count can be made variable (from 1 to 31), fairly compie ;c and subtle intE-r-actions can be generated.”

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