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