Shakmat Modular Clock O'Pawn MK2

Building Guide

The Clock O’Pawn MK2 is a compact yet powerful master clock module designed to be the true chef d’orchestre of your modular system. Its intuitive transport section allows for precise control over play, pause, stop, tap tempo, and manual reset—whether you're syncing internally or integrating with external MIDI gear.

But this isn’t just another metronomic clock. Clock O’Pawn MK2 introduces groove patterns and humanization, adding shuffle, swing, and subtle randomness to bring your sequences to life. Whether driving straight techno pulses or irregular polyrhythms, it offers complete flexibility and musicality in one skiff-friendly package.

Complete with four clock outputs, accent patterns, MIDI sync, presets memory, select bus compatibility, and an option menu for personal configuration, the Clock O’Pawn MK2 stands as a formidable timekeeper for any Eurorack setup.

Features

• Clock source module with four dedicated outputs

• Full transport section: play, pause, stop, tap tempo, and manual reset

• Wide selection of groove patterns: from classic swing to complex rhythmic variations

• Humanization function introduces natural timing variations

• Accent output with 27 selectable rhythmic patterns

• Configurable option menu for tailored operation

• MIDI input for synchronization with external MIDI gear

• Preset memory for quick recall of preferred settings

• Select Bus compatibility

• Skiff-friendly design

Specifications

• Width: 6HP

• Depth: 27mm

• Power consumption: +12V 55mA

Applications

• Centralized master clock in Eurorack setups

• Synchronizing modular rigs with MIDI instruments

• Adding groove, swing, or randomness to rigid clock signals

• Driving sequencers, envelopes, LFOs, and rhythm-based patches

• Live performance clock manipulation

Availability

• Available as both Assembled and DIY kit