Koma Elektronik K0MPLEX User Manual

K0MPLEX
SEQUENCER
Dear KOMA user,
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Thank you for purchasing the KOMA Elektronik Komplex Sequen-
cer!
USER MANUAL
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 sequen-
cers that can cross modulate each other and the possibility to
control all features over CV—why not?
Dear KOMA user,
Here at KOMA, we love sequencers. It has been a key tool for
Thank you for purchasing the KOMA Elektronik Komplex
many musicians throughout the years, ranging from techno
Sequencer!
producers to experimental ambient artists, all using its repeti-
tive character to create innovative music. Now, it's time for the
Some machines start with crazy ideas on paper but make
ultimate sequencer, one that has so much power and connecti-
much more sense when they are realised. The Komplex
vity, giving you the possibility to transcend the sequence from a
Sequencer is one of those machines: four sequencers that
repeating pattern into an ever evolving cadence of sound.
can cross modulate each other and the possibility to control
all features over CV—why not?
The Komplex Sequencer has no screens or submenus; all fea-
tures have their own dedicated controls, inputs and outputs on
Here at KOMA, we love sequencers. It has been a key tool
a large 87-point front-panel patch bay inviting you to instantly
for many musicians throughout the years, ranging from
interact with the machine.By patching both internal and external
techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using
CV sources between the four individual sequencers and the CV
its repetitive character to create innovative music. Now, it's
recorder, you can "sequence the sequence" and create extre-
time for the ultimate sequencer, one that has so much power
mely complex patterns that further usual repetitious loops.
and connectivity, giving you the possibility to transcend the
sequence from a repeating pattern into an ever evolving
No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled
cadence of sound.
with vintage synths, the Komplex Sequencer is compatible with
almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or MIDI. Open
The Komplex Sequencer has no screens or submenus; all
up a whole new world of playability and creativity, starting where
features have their own dedicated controls, inputs and
all other sequencers stop.
outputs on a large 87-point front-panel patch bay inviting
Now, hook the sequencer up and hit play!
you to instantly interact with the machine. By patching both
internal and external CV sources between the four individual
All the best from Berlin,
sequencers and the CV recorder, you can "sequence the
The KOMA Elektronik Team
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
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rials / workmanship and conforming to specifications at the time of shipment
for 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.
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plied power adapter. Sorry, the warranty will not be honored if the product is not
properly packed. Once you have received the RMA#, write it on the box together
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include your return shipping address.
K0MPLEX
SEQUENCER
SEQUENCER
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USER MANUAL
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USER MANUAL
Dear KOMA user,
Thank you for purchasing the KOMA Elektronik Komplex
Dear KOMA user,
Sequencer!
Thank you for purchasing the KOMA Elektronik Komplex
Some machines start with crazy ideas on paper but make
Sequencer!
much more sense when they are realised. The Komplex
Sequencer is one of those machines: four sequencers that
Some machines start with crazy ideas on paper but make
can cross modulate each other and the possibility to control
much more sense when they are realised. The Komplex
all features over CV—why not?
Sequencer is one of those machines: four sequencers that
can cross modulate each other and the possibility to control
Here at KOMA, we love sequencers. It has been a key tool
all features over CV—why not?
for many musicians throughout the years, ranging from
techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using
Here at KOMA, we love sequencers. It has been a key tool
its repetitive character to create innovative music. Now, it's
for many musicians throughout the years, ranging from
time for the ultimate sequencer, one that has so much power
techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using
and connectivity, giving you the possibility to transcend the
its repetitive character to create innovative music. Now, it's
sequence from a repeating pattern into an ever evolving
time for the ultimate sequencer, one that has so much power
cadence of sound.
and connectivity, giving you the possibility to transcend the
sequence from a repeating pattern into an ever evolving
The Komplex Sequencer has no screens or submenus; all
cadence of sound.
features have their own dedicated controls, inputs and
outputs on a large 87-point front-panel patch bay inviting
The Komplex Sequencer has no screens or submenus; all
you to instantly interact with the machine. By patching both
features have their own dedicated controls, inputs and
internal and external CV sources between the four individual
outputs on a large 87-point front-panel patch bay inviting
sequencers and the CV recorder, you can "sequence the
you to instantly interact with the machine. By patching both
sequence" and create extremely complex patterns that
internal and external CV sources between the four individual
further usual repetitious loops.
sequencers and the CV recorder, you can "sequence the
sequence" and create extremely complex patterns that
No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled
further usual repetitious loops.
with vintage synths, the Komplex Sequencer is compatible
with almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or
No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled
MIDI. Open up a whole new world of playability and creativity,
with vintage synths, the Komplex Sequencer is compatible
starting where all other sequencers stop. Now, hook the
with almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or
sequencer up and hit play!
MIDI. Open up a whole new world of playability and creativity,
starting where all other sequencers stop. Now, hook the
All the best from Berlin,
sequencer up and hit play!
The KOMA Elektronik Team
All the best from Berlin,
The KOMA Elektronik Team
Inputs & Outputs
GETTING STARTED
Inputs are 0-5V but can also accept bipolar signals. If the input has a cor
1. UNPACK YOUR MACHINE
1 CV OUT (Output)
The package contains the Komplex Sequencer itself, a dust
cover, this manual and the power supply unit.
The CV output of the sequencer.
2. POWER UP
Use only the included 9V 2A DC center negative power supply
2 GATE OUT (Output)
included. The sequencer turns on automatically when it recei-
ves power.
Outputs a positive gate per step where gate
3. CONNECT IT
is engaged.
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.
SOS OUT (Start of Sequence Output)
3
Connect an external clock to the CLOCK IN of the Komplex if you
are using another device as the master clock.
Sends a pulse every time a Start signal is
4. PLAY
recieved by the sequencer.
Press PLAY and start moving the sliders and adjusting other
parameters to begin creating a sequence.
4 EOS OUT (End of Sequence Output)
5. PROGRESS
Make it more complex by patching and chaining the other se-
Outputs a pulse every time the sequence
quences into one another! Remember to connect the CLOCK OUT
hits the end of its last step.
of the running sequence into the others' CLOCK IN so they are in
time with each other.
5 CLOCK IN (Input)
Technical Specifications
Set the speed of sequencer via an incoming
clock signal. Overrides the SPEED rotary
CASING
control.
Powder coated aluminum casing, silk screened printing and
wooden side panels.
6 CLOCK OUT (Output)
DIMENSIONS
Outputs the clock per sequencer as set by
46.2 cm x 29 cm x 4 cm (L x W x H)
SPEED or incoming clock.
NET. WEIGHT
3.2 Kg / 8.8 lb
SHIPPING WEIGHT
4.5 kg. / 9.9 lbs including power adapter and instruction manual.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
9V 2A DC center negative power adapter. Only use the KOMA
adapter shipped with the unit.
Imprint
KOMA Elektronik GmbH is a subsidiary company of KOMA Elektronik
B.V.
Managing Director: Christian Zollner
Registered Office: Berlin, Germany
Court of Registration: Amtgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registration Number : HRB 145453
VAT ID: DE285522050
WEEE-Reg. Nr: DE97459400
KOMA Elektronik GmbH
KolonieStrasse 29
13359 Berlin-Wedding
Germany
Inputs & O
Inputs are 0-5V but can also
Inputs are 0-5V but can also
1 CV OUT (Output)
The CV output of the sequen
1 CV OUT (Output)
2 GATE OUT (Output)
The CV output of the sequen
Outputs a positive gate per s
2 GATE OUT (Output)
is engaged.
7 REC CLK (Inpu
Outputs a positive gate per s
SOS OUT (Start of Sequ
3
Set the speed of the
is engaged.
Recorder output via
Sends a pulse every time a St
signal. The CLOCK OU
SOS OUT (Start of Sequ
3
recieved by the sequencer.
input.
Sends a pulse every time a S
4 EOS OUT (End of Seque
8 REC OUT (Outp
recieved by the sequencer.
Outputs a pulse every time th
CV output of the cor
4 EOS OUT (End of Seque
hits the end of its last step.
bank (A, B, C or D).
Outputs a pulse every time th
5 CLOCK IN (Input)
9 TRANSP (Input
hits the end of its last step.
Set the speed of sequencer v
Offsets the whole se
5 CLOCK IN (Input)
clock signal. Overrides the SP
the amount of CV ap
control.
V/oct use the QUAN
Set the speed of sequencer
clock signal. Overrides the SP
6 CLOCK OUT (Output)
10 START (Input)
control.
Outputs the clock per sequen
When this input rec
6 CLOCK OUT (Output)
SPEED or incoming clock.
the sequence starts
Outputs the clock per seque
11 STOP (Output
SPEED or incoming clock.
An incoming pulse r
back to its sequenc
18.2" x 11.4" x 1.6" (L x W x H).