Koma Elektronik Komplex Sequencer User manual

Imprint
KOMA Elektronik GmbH
is a subsidiary company of KOMA Elektronik B.V.
Managing Director: Christian Zollner & Wouter Jaspers
Registered Office: Berlin, Germany
Court of Registration: Amtgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registration Number : HRB 145453
VAT ID: DE285522050
KOMA Elektronik GmbH
Mahlower Strasse 24
12049 Berlin-Neukölln
Germany
Inputs & Outputs
1. Unpack your machine
The package contains the Komplex Sequencer itself, a dust
cover, this manual and the power supply unit.
2. POWER UP
Use only the included 12V AC power supply included. The
sequencer turns on automatically when it receives power.
3. CONNECT IT
Plug the CV OUT of the Komplex to your CV IN (V/oct, pitch
or fm) of your synthesizer and the GATE OUT to the GATE or
TRIGGER IN. Connect an external clock to the CLOCK IN of the
Komplex if you are using another device as the master clock.
4. PLAY
Press PLAY and start moving the sliders and adjusting other
parameters to begin creating a sequence.
5. PROGRESS
Make it more complex by patching and chaining the other
sequences into one another! Remember to connect the
CLOCK OUT of the running sequence into the others’ CLOCK IN
so they are in time with each other.
Dear KOMA user,
Thank you for purchasing the KOMA Elektronik Komplex
Sequencer!
Some machines start with crazy ideas on paper but make
much more sense when they are realised. The Komplex
Sequencer is one of those machines: four sequencers that
can cross modulate each other and the possibility to control
all features over CV—why not?
Here at KOMA, we love sequencers. It has been a key tool
for many musicians throughout the years, ranging from
techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using
its repetitive character to create innovative music. Now, it’s
time for the ultimate sequencer, one that has so much power
and connectivity, giving you the possibility to transcend the
sequence from a repeating pattern into an ever evolving
cadence of sound.
The Komplex Sequencer has no screens or submenus; all
features have their own dedicated controls, inputs and
outputs on a large 87-point front-panel patch bay inviting
you to instantly interact with the machine. By patching both
internal and external CV sources between the four individual
sequencers and the CV recorder, you can “sequence the
sequence” and create extremely complex patterns that
further usual repetitious loops.
No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled
with vintage synths, the Komplex Sequencer is compatible
with almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or
MIDI. Open up a whole new world of playability and creativity,
starting where all other sequencers stop. Now, hook the
sequencer up and hit play!
All the best from Berlin,
The KOMA Elektronik Team
Getting Started
1 CV OUT (Output)
The CV output of the sequencer.
2 GATE OUT (Output)
Outputs a positive gate per step where gate
is engaged.
3SOS OUT (Start of Sequence Output)
Sends a pulse every time a Start signal is
recieved by the sequencer.
4 EOS OUT (End of Sequence Output)
Outputs a pulse every time the sequence
hits the end of its last step.
5 CLOCK IN (Input)
Set the speed of sequencer via an incoming
clock signal. Overrides the SPEED rotary
control.
6 CLOCK OUT (Output)
Outputs the clock per sequencer as set by
SPEED or incoming clock.
7 REC CLK (Input)
Set the speed of the corresponding CV
Recorder output via an incoming clock
signal. The CLOCK OUT is normalled to this
input.
8 REC OUT (Output)
CV output of the corresponding CV Recorder
bank (A, B, C or D).
9 TRANSP (Input)
Offsets the whole sequence’s CV output by
the amount of CV applied. To transpose with
V/oct use the QUANTIZER on the CV outputs.
10 START (Input)
When this input receives a positive pulse,
the sequence starts playing or pauses.
11 STOP (Output)
An incoming pulse resets the sequence
back to its sequence start point.
12 SKIP STEP (Input)
When positive voltage is applied to this
input, the step is skipped in accordance
with the SKIP MODE setting.
13 SSP (Input)
Sets the sequence start point.
14 REPEATS (Input)
Sets the amount of repeats for steps with
repeat active with CV.
15 SEQ LGTH (Input)
Set the sequence length.
16 GATE LGTH (Input)
Sets the gate length of the sequence of the
current step.
17 PLAY M (Input)
Select the play mode of the sequence.
18 GLIDE (Input)
Control the glide time.
19 DIVISION (Input)
Set the division of the SPEED or CLOCK IN.
20 MIDI IN (Input)
Receives incoming MIDI clock.
21 MIDI OUT (Output)
Sends MIDI information as assigned by the
four sequencers.
22 MIDI CLK (Output)
The MIDI-to-analog clock out sends a trigger
(+5V) after 24 MIDI clock pulses are received
corresponding to 1 clock trigger per quarter
note.
23 AC 12V (Power Adapter)
Only use the KOMA adapter shipped with the
unit. The Komplex powers on automatically
when plugged in.
Inputs are 0-5V but can also accept bipolar signals. If the input has a corresponding knob, then the knob becomes the bias of the input.
Per Sequencer Controls
Section Controls
ACV Slider
Sets the output amount of CV per step.
BStep Select Button
Multi-function control for per step selection
of the SECTION CONTROLS.
CSPEED
Sets the tempo of the sequencer.
DSeq Length
Sets how many steps the sequencer will play
until it resets back to the sequence start
point. The step select buttons show how
long the sequence is when the control is
touched.
EGate Length
Sets the pulse width of the gate signal
coming from the GATE OUT.
FPlay Mode
Sets the order in which the steps are played:
Forward, Reverse, Ping Pong, Ping Pong
Reverse and Random.
GGlide
Sets the portamento time for steps in which
glide is active. Can be used for acid-style
slides!
HDivision
Sets the division of the SPEED or incoming
clock at which the sequencer will run.
IQuantizer
Scales the sequencer CV output to V/oct,
selectable in chromatic, major and minor
scales. Use the on/off buttons to switch the
quantizer on or off per channel.
JOutput Range
Sets the voltage range of the CV Output,
choose between 2, 5 and 9 volts.
KOne Shot Mode
When engaged, the sequencer only runs
once until PLAY is pressed again.
LPlay / Pause
Starts the sequencer or pauses it at its
current position until started again.
MStop
Stops and resets the sequence to its
sequence start point.
NGLOBAL Play / Pause
Starts all 4 sequencers or pauses them at
once to their current position until started
again.
OGLOBAL Stop
Stops and resets all sequences at once to
their corresponding sequence start points.
PRepeat Set (Green)
Use the step select buttons to select which
steps will repeat. Once a step is selected,
the position of the blinking step select
button will indicate how many times it will
repeat. Press step 1-16 to set how many
repetitions the step will make.
QMode
Press this button to access the mode
menu. Here, you can change the step skip
behaviour, repeat mode, unipolar/bipolar CV
output mode and MIDI parameters. For more
information, check out the EXTRA FEATURES
section on the other side of this manual!
Rstep (Orange)
The step select buttons indicate which
steps are active. Ones that are deselected
behave as set in the SKIP STEP MODE MENU.
SGLIDE (Orange)
When a step is selected, the setting of the
GLIDE control is applied.
TSSP (Blue)
The step select button indicates the
sequence start point.
UGate (Blue)
Sets which steps output a gate at GATE OUT.
K0MPLEX
SEQUENCER
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USER MANUAL
Set the values for the section controls with the Step Select Buttons as mentioned above.

1PL AY
Starts playing the selected CV Bank.
2RECORD
When engaged, the CV Recorder
records the incoming CV signal to the
selected CV Bank.
3SET
Rotary control selects which CV
Recorder Bank is being played at the
main CV Recorder output and being
recorded to at the main CV Recorder
input.
4CV IN (Input)
Send CV here to be recorded into a CV
Recorder Bank.
5CLOCK (Input)
Set the speed of the CV Recorder via
an incoming clock signal.
6CV OUT (Output)
The CV output of the selected CV
Recorder Bank.
7start (Input)
When this input receives a positive
pulse, the selected sequence starts
playback.
8BANK UP/DOWN (Input)
Send a trigger (+5V) at these inputs
to move the selected bank one
position up or down.
Try using the CV Recorder banks out of the box. They may be loaded with some presets!
CV Recorder
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
0 0.31- 0.63- 0,94- 1.25- 1.56- 1.88- 2.19- 2.5- 2.81- 3.12- 3.44- 3.75V 4.06- 4.38- 4.69-
0.31V 0.63V 0,9V 1.25V 1.56V 1.88V 2.19V 2.5V 2.81V 3.12V 3.44V 3.75V 4.06V 4.38V 4.69V 5V
Table for SSP, Repeats and SEQ Length
64 STEP
SEQUENCE
Chain all 4 sequencers in ONE-SHOT MODE to create a 64 step sequence. Take the CLK
OUT of each sequencer into the next one’s CLK IN and also EOS OUT into START (don’t
forget SEQ D back into SEQ A). Mix all the CV OUTs into their own mixer or buffered
multiple and all the GATE outs into their own as well. Set all SEQ LENGTHS to 16 steps.
SEQUENCER
OSCILLATOR
Send an audio rate pulse signal into the CLK IN. Different rates will also affect pitch.
Take the CV OUT as your audio output. Shape the waveform with all 16 steps. Here,
you see a triangle wave but create whatever you’d like. Try using glide for a smoother
sound. Additionally sequence other parameters such as SSP, Play Mode and SEQ
Length to create an even more complex waveform.
SEQUENCER
BANK
Use one sequencer to store two 8 step sequences and use another sequencer to
switch between them. Set the first sequencer to a length of 8 steps and make sure
the SSP is step 1. Set the next sequencer to a length of 2 and a :2 DIVISION of the
clock from the first sequencer. Move the step 2 slider halfway with the output range
set to 5V. So, every half step the first sequence will move to the second half of the
16 step sequence and then back again. Use the same logic to scan between four 4
step sequences, etc.
Example Patches
For more patches, visit : koma-elektronik.com
The following tables provide a precise range of voltages to change between
different parameters.
Warranty
KOMA Elektronik warrants its products to be free of defects in materials / workmanship
and conforming to specifications at the time of shipment for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. During the warranty period any defective products will be
repaired or replaced at KOMA Elektronik’s option on a return-to-factory basis. This
warranty covers defects that KOMA Elektronik determines are no fault of the user.
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT?
You must obtain prior approval in the form of an RMA (Return Material Authorization)
number from KOMA Elektronik before returning any product.Get in touch with us at
[email protected] to request the RMA number. All products must be
packed carefully and shipped with the KOMA Elektronik supplied power adapter. Sorry,
the warranty will not be honored if the product is not properly packed. Once you have
receivedtheRMA#, write it on theboxtogetherwiththeword:WARENRUCKSENDUNGand
carefully pack your product, ship the product to KOMA Elektronik with transportation
and insurance charges paid, and include your return shipping address.
Technical Specifications
:32 :16 :8 :4 :3 :2 x1 x2 x3 x4 x8
O- 0.45- 0.91- 1.36- 1.82- 2.27- 2.73- 3.18- 3.64- 4.10- 4.54-
O.45V 0.91V 1.36V 1.82V 2.27V 2.73V 3.18V 3.64V 4.1V 4.54V 5V
Table for Division
Forward Reverse Ping Pong Ping Pong Reverse Random
0-1V 1-2V 2-3V 3-4V 4-5V
Table for Play Mode
CV Tables
CASING
Powder coated aluminum casing, silk
screened printing and wooden side
panels.
DIMENSIONS
46.2 cm x 29 cm x 4 cm (L x W x H)
18.2” x 11.4” x 1.6” (L x W x H).
NET. WEIGHT
3.2 Kg / 8.8 lb
SHIPPING WEIGHT
4.5 kg. / 9.9 lbs including power adapter
and this instruction manual.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
12V AC power adapter.
Only use the KOMA adapter shipped
with the unit.
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mixer I mixer I mixer Imixer II mixer II mixer IImixer II
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO RATE
CLOCK
Extra Features
More detailed information for the MODE MENU and FIRMWARE UPDATES will be
available in a separate document.
MODE MENU
After pressing the MODE button, six options per sequencer are available.
1. SKIP STEP
Either the step is skipped over normally, or the previous step is maintained for the
period of the skipped step.
2. REPEAT MODE
In normal repeat mode, the step length doesn’t change. The step repeats as many
times as set in the repeat menu. In ratcheting repeat mode, the step length fits into
the step length without repeats, i.e., with repeats set to 4, the new step length is a
fourth of the original step length but with 4 gates.
3. UNIPOLAR / BIPOLAR CV OUTPUT
Set the CV outputs as unipolar or bipolar.
4. MIDI MESSAGE
Set MIDI on or off and select between pitch, velocity or CC.
5. MIDI CHANNEL
Select the MIDI Channel 1-16.
6. MIDI CC
If MIDI CC is select, set the CC number here.
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Firmware updates will be available online and can be easily sent to the sequencer.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR KOMPLEX SEQUENCER CLEAN
Use the dust cover to keep your Komplex Sequencer clean and the controls
functioning smoothly. Use some pure cleaning alcohol (e.g. isopropyl) to clean the
sequencer. Make sure no solvents are mixed in.
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