Kompas

Description

Manufacturer description

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

Manufacturer specs

• 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

Links

Official manufacturer page: https://bastl-instruments.com/eurorack/modules/kompas

ModularGrid page: https://modulargrid.net/e/bastl-instruments-kompas

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