Blamsoft kn0b User manual

1.0.0 User Manual

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Overview
kn0b CV Controller is a versatile performance to CV converter that gives you control over the
back of the rack. The name is derived from the word knob and the computer hacker culture
phenomenon of replacing the letter O with a zero. It provides an authentic knob turning
experience by modelling a high quality audio potentiometer. The intuitive user interface has
you creating CV in no time.
Knobs Section
The Knobs section is where you’ll find The Knob referred to by the name kn0b. The knob
controls the level output from the CV output jack. The knob can turn from -120°
counterclockwise to 120° clockwise with 0° being straight up.
When in unipolar mode, turning the knob all the way counterclockwise, or left, results in a
value of 0. And turning the knob all the way clockwise, or right, results in a value of 1. In
between, the values range from 0 to 1 as the knob turns clockwise.
When in bipolar mode, turning the knob all the way counterclockwise, or left, results in a value
of -1. And turning the knob all the way clockwise, or right, results in a value of 1. In between,
the values range from -1 to 1 as the knob turns clockwise.
See the Switches section for how to select bipolar or unipolar behavior.
Front Device Name
The Tape Strip can be used to give a unique and personal name to each kn0b device. It is
recommended that this name be related to the CV parameter that the device is controlling, but
it doesn’t have to.

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Front Logos
Left Side
The logos on the left side of the device alert you to the fact that this device is created by
Blamsoft. And also that it is part of a family of products called the Tweaker Series.
Right Side
On the right side you will see that this device is called kn0b CV Controller.
Switches
Polarity
The polarity switch controls whether the CV output is both negative and positive or just
positive. Set the switch to +/- for bipolar CV which ranges from -1 to 1. Set the switch to + for
unipolar CV which ranges from 0 to 1.
Quality
The quality switch can be used to control the CPU usage of the device. Due to SDK limitations,
settings above 2 are not recommended for most computers. If you receive a Computer Too
Slow to Play Song message you could try turning the quality setting down. Or you could leave it
where it is or possibly turn it up higher, then create a thread on the forum about RE CPU usage.

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Outputs
CV Output
Connect a cable from the CV output to the device’s CV input that you wish to control.
Back Device Name
See Front Device Name
Back Logos
The back logos are mostly either names of companies or products, or symbols that look like
those on a piece of hardware. Don’t be fooled, this is not actually a piece of hardware, it is a
Rack Extension which is a type of audio plugin created by Propellerhead Software. Visit
www.propellerheads.se for more information.

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Power Cord
This is actually fake. Sorry, you can’t unplug it.
Support
If you think you’ve encountered a bug in kn0b, do not contact [e-mail], instead
contact Propellerhead support and create a thread on the forum.