Is it possible to simulate the SH101 EXT. CLK IN function in Reason?

[fergus]

Does anyone know if it's possible to simulate the Roland SH101 trigger function in Reason? With the SH101 you can trigger a sequence in the synth's own sequencer using an external instrument, such as a single drum from a drum machine sequence. The SH101 sequence moves forward one step every time the drum plays in the external sequence. This means you can trigger a simple note sequence using another more complex sequence with a different bar length. So far I have not found any way you can do this using Reason's instruments and players. But I assume there must be a way. Can anyone suggest a solution?

[lowtom]

Yes. Thor sequencer can do that. You can trigger it to advance each step from gate in (trigger) input.
Just set run mode to step and connect trigger.

[huggermugger]

I think this is what you're looking for. I have a Redrum pattern, kick and claps. I'm using Thor's sequencer in Step RUN mode. And I'm using the Redrum claps to advance the Thor sequencer. For fun, I'm also driving a Subtractor from Thor's sequencer, layering Subtractor with Thor.

There's a drawback with this - the sequencer doesn't automatically reset to the start. Whenever you hit 'play', Thor's sequencer will simply continue from the last step. I'll spend a little time to see if there are other possibilities.

[fergus]

Brilliant. Thanks for your help. Will try your suggestions

[huggermugger]

Robotic Bean's sequencer "Step" will reset to the beginning when you start song playback at the beginning, even in external clock mode. It's my favourite step sequencer.