"A Klee Sequencer is a compositional tool that perhaps could be thought of as an almagm of the concept behind (but not the implementation of) the Triadex Muse coupled to a step sequencer. Klee Sequencing relies upon the composer's innate ability to discern patterns of musical worth from a variety of rhythms and pitches produced through a method that is often impossible to predict through interaction with the controls. Often, through manipulation of a single control or switch, the Klee Sequencer can reveal a new direction or approach to an already established Klee Sequence."
- Scott Stites, Designer of the Klee
Here's the Klee thread on Electro-Music.com and a link to
Scott's pages.
In November 2007 I ordered a set of Klee PC Boards from the Electro-Music.com website. I finally started on the project in mid September 2009 (!) after a front panel design was made available through "The Bridechamber". I had put off starting this project until I had decided on a panel design, but none of the ideas I had seemed quite right. When The Bridechamber produced a Thomas White design panel, I put my designs away, bit the bullet and purchased the pre-made panel.
I also purchased a 'parts kit for the Klee, making this one of the least DIY projects I've ever done :) The panel arrived and it was very nicely made - although the pre-drilled holes didn't match some of my pot diameters so I had to do some adjusting. Also - I discovered that I used a bunch of switches I had set aside for the Klee on other projects over the past several years.
The stuffing of the boards was very easy - there really are not that many parts for the project.
Here's a very basic use of it sequencing my modular.
DIY Modular Synth Overview
DIY Electronic Instruments
Elektor Formant
Circuits & Links
Klee Sequencer
Sound Lab Ultimate Keyboard Synth