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Clock generator

A clock generator is a module that produces regular, rhythmic pulses, triggers, or gates. It sets the timing of other modules, such as the tempo of a sequencer. A dedicated clock module is the usual choice, but a low-frequency oscillator (LFO) or the end of cycle (EOC) output of an envelope generator can also act as a clock.

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