Apr 17, 2026 | Hans Holema
F_CODEZ from Request For Music is a unique sequencer for Voltage Modular that transforms text, symbols and coded input into rhythmic patterns and melodic control voltages.Inspired by ideas like Morse code rhythms (think Rush – YYZ), this module lets you generate musical structures from words, binary data, symbolic patterns, Braille-style input, or direct note names.Instead of programming steps, you write… and F_CODEZ translates.With three core stages — MODE, MAP and QUANT — the same input can become anything from tight clocked sequences to evolving generative melodies.
In this video: • How text becomes rhythm • How pitch is derived and shaped • All modes (Morse, Binary, Custom, Ternary, Hex, Note, Braille) • ENIGMA mapping for evolving pitch behavior • Using event outputs for multi-layer patches • Practical patch examplesF_CODEZ is not just a sequencer — it’s a way to turn ideas into music.