Tides' CLOCK input locks its frequency to an external signal multiplied by the FREQUENCY ratio

When Tides’ CLOCK input is patched, the module tracks the incoming signal’s frequency and multiplies or divides it by the ratio set by the FREQUENCY knob. At 12 o’clock, FREQUENCY sets a 1:1 ratio. If the trigger input is left unpatched, a complete AD or AR envelope is generated at each clock tick and oscillations stay phase-locked to the clock. Patching both CLOCK and TRIG inputs simultaneously causes Tides to wait for a trigger to start an envelope while adjusting its duration to match the external clock rate.

Examples

Clock from sequencer → Tides CLOCK input. FREQUENCY at noon = one Tides cycle per clock step. Turn CW to multiply (two cycles per step). Leave TRIG unpatched for auto-trigger on each clock.

Assessment

Describe what FREQUENCY knob position achieves a 1:1 clock-locked ratio on Tides, and explain what happens when both CLOCK and TRIG inputs are simultaneously patched.