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DFAM starting on the wrong step or silent from an external trigger? Check starting position, step velocity and ADV/CLOCK guidance.

Manufacturer documented DFAM patchbay clock and trigger behavior, based on Moog support articles. This is not a MIDI implementation chart or a tested MIDI-to-CV conversion guide.

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Clock & triggers quick reference

External clock
ADV/CLOCK is the documented external-clock input.
Manufacturer documented
Starting on step 1
Highlight step 8 before starting.
Manufacturer documented
External-trigger check
Raise the selected step's velocity if triggering produces no sound.
Manufacturer documented
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Common problems

Manufacturer documented
DFAM starts one step later than expected
The highlighted step is the position before the next played step.Manufacturer documented
DFAM plays its sequence but external triggering is silent
A low selected-step velocity can explain this specific symptom.
Official resources

Manuals & resources

DFAM: sequencer does not start on the highlighted step

Moog · Official DFAM starting-step article · last checked 2026-10-07

DFAM: external controller does not trigger sound

Moog · Official DFAM external-trigger article · last checked 2026-10-07

How do I clock my DFAM to external gear?

Moog · Official DFAM clock-input article · last checked 2026-10-07

References

Sources & review

Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.

Sections reviewed: ADV/CLOCK input; Step 8 example; Selected-step velocity check; Starting-step explanation and step 8 example.