Bastl Instruments KOMPAS (DIY Kit)

Description

Kompas is a three-coordinate probabilistic pattern navigator. Each coordinate has a unique travelling 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.

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.

Kompas – Assembly Guide

FEATURES

global clock and reset input

3 x 32 step pattern generators with travelling 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 – GITHUB

includes a printed fanzine with navigation topics

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Width: 5 HP

Depth: 35mm (skiff friendly)

PTC fuse and diode protected 10-pin power connector

5ms default trigger length

5V trigger outputs

0-5V protected CV inputs

60Hz maximum clock rate (3600 BPM!)

6-pin FTDi connector

power consumption +12V: < 30mA