Kompas is a three-coordinate probabilistic pattern navigator. Each coordinate has a unique traveling pace and a dedicated trigger output. The amount of probability can be adjusted manually or by external voltages. Once a coordinate has been adjusted, a new pattern is generated and looped until the next change of direction. This tool is the outcome of the environment we are in And is inspired by the non-linear approach to music and life – don't build any expectations, choose your direction, and discover new paths Unlike common probability operation, instead of filtering a pre-determined sequence, Kompas uses probability to generate new looping patterns based on the direction you choose. Features global clock and reset input 3 x 32 step pattern generators with traveling algorithms 3 CV inputs for coordinate modulation 3 trigger outputs 2/5/10ms selectable trigger length (via boot settings) DIY and hacker-friendly Arduino programmable hardware open-source schematics and code includes a printed fanzine with navigation topics available also as a DIY soldering and coding workshop Technical details 5 HP PTC fuse and diode protected 10-pin power connector 35mm deep (skiff friendly) 5ms default trigger length 5V trigger outputs 0-5V protected CV inputs 60Hz maximum clock rate (3600 BPM :O) 6-pin FTDi connector; power consumption +12V: < 30mA Downloads pdf user manual download 日本 (nihon) manual pdf – translated by our friends at Umbrella B(astl)-SIDE Behind Kompas there is Arduino-compatible hardware (ATMEGA328P chip) which can be re-programmed and hacked for different Eurorack applications. CONTROLS 3 linear pots (B100k) 3 CV inputs (0-5V protected circuit) 3 trigger/gate outputs 2 trigger/gate inputs INDICATION 2 LEDs hardwired to trigger/gate inputs 3 LEDs hardwired to trigger/gate outputs 3 LEDs accessible via backside header BOTTOM BOARD EXTRA PINS 5 I/O digital pins (3 of them are connected to LEDs via jumper by default) +5V and GND RX connection pad (suitable for MIDI hack) 6-pin FTDi connector
