Summary of Contents for Kilpatrick Audio K1600
- Page 1 // K1600 // MIDI Converter Hardware Version C/D User Manual Firmware Version 1.2x August 10, 2012 Kilpatrick Audio...
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Page 2: User Manual
// K1600 // MIDI Converter Introduction The K1600 MIDI Converter is a versatile bridge between MIDI equipment and analog modules. Its outputs are designed to interface with many types of modules, and the method of control can be adapted to suit your needs. By using a MIDI learning approach to programming, MIDI messages can be used to assign the outputs quickly. -
Page 3: Installation And Setup
// K1600 // MIDI Converter Installation and Setup When installing the K1600 in your modular system, pay close attention to the pinout and direction of the 16-pin power input cable. The K1600 contains protection against reverse connection, but please double-check the cable before switching on the unit. The warranty does not cover damage caused by wrong installation. -
Page 4: Physical Installation
// K1600 // MIDI Converter Physical Installation You should install the unit in your modular system using all four screw holes. The unit is designed to be mounted properly to avoid damage to the internal parts when plugging or unplugging cables, or adjusting the controls. -
Page 5: Non-Volatile Memory
// K1600 // MIDI Converter Usage To use the K1600 MIDI Converter requires a source of MIDI. This can be a MIDI controller such as a keyboard, or it may be a MIDI interface connected to a computer and sequencing software. The... - Page 6 // K1600 // MIDI Converter Output Learn Mode To assign a MIDI message to an output, select the output or pair of outputs using the SELECT switch. Clicking the SELECT switch will cycle through the available outputs and flash the LEDs to show which outputs will be assigned.
- Page 7 CV/gate output pair. As more notes are pressed and held down, an additional CV/gate pair is used for each note. With a single K1600 module, two voices can be played at once, starting with CV1/GATE1. Through expansion and the use of additional K1600s, up to 16 voices (8 modules) can be played at once.
- Page 8 // K1600 // MIDI Converter Notes for voice assignment in polyphonic voice mode: ◦ C4 (note 60) = Voice 1-2 ◦ D4 (note 62) = Voice 3-4 ◦ E4 (note 64) = Voice 5-6 ◦ F4 (note 65) = Voice 7-8 ◦...
- Page 9 Fig. 4 – Polyphonic Mode (with multiple K1600s) Three typical note mode CV/gate setups are shown above. In fig. 2 a single K1600 module sends note messages from MIDI channel 1 to CV1/GATE1 and from MIDI channel 4 to CV2/GATE2. This is a typical setup for two monophonic voices to be controlled from a MIDI sequencer, such as a lead sound and a bass line.
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Page 10: Trigger Outputs
// K1600 // MIDI Converter Continuous Controller Mode In continuous controller (CC) mode, the CV/gate outputs are assigned to a continuous controller. The CV output sends a voltage corresponding to the CC value (from -5V to +5V) and the GATE output sends 0V if the value is less than 64, or +5V if the value is greater than or equal to 64. - Page 11 // K1600 // MIDI Converter Continuous Controller Mode In continuous controller (CC) mode, a CC message is used to control an output. The output sends 0V if the value is less than 64, or +5V if the value is greater than or equal to 64. The output will remain on as long as the CC value is greater than or equal to 64.
- Page 12 MIDI OUT / THRU switch is set to OUT, MIDI received on the internal MIDI port will be output on the MIDI OUT jack. In the THRU mode, MIDI input to the K1600 will be relayed through the unit. Note that this is a soft-thru connection so that the K1600 can also send its own data from the THRU port.
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Page 13: Midi Implementation
// K1600 // MIDI Converter MIDI Implementation Note On Messages Note On messages are supported in CV/gate modes as well as trigger output modes. For triggers the output only stays on for 10ms regardless of whether a note is held down on the keyboard. - Page 14 // K1600 // MIDI Converter Direct Control Mode (Channel 16 Only) The Direct Control Mode on channel 16 uses continuous controller messages to control any of the outputs. This includes the ability to set the CV outputs to any voltage, as well as the ability to turn on, off or pulse any of the trigger, clock and reset outputs.
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Page 15: Sysex Messages
To aid in setting specific configuration without the use of the front panel SELECT and SETUP switches, all system configuration can be set via a SYSEX message. This can be useful to reconfigure the K1600 from a MIDI sequencer or patch librarian software. Please note that setting the configuration using this command will overwrite all EEPROM settings stored in the unit, just as if the settings were made from the front panel of the K1600. - Page 16 // K1600 // MIDI Converter 3 = pitch bend mode Byte 9 – TRIG3 map 0 = unassigned 1 = note mode 2 = CC mode 3 = pitch bend mode Byte 10 – TRIG4 map 0 = unassigned 1 = note mode...
- Page 17 16. N/C Support and Additional Information Please contact Kilpatrick Audio with additional questions about the K1600 MIDI Converter. We will do our best to help you make the most of your MIDI converter and welcome your suggestions as to software improvements or ideas for features on new products. Contact: info@kilpatrickaudio.com Hardware Version C/D Firmware Version 1.2x...
- Page 18 // K1600 // MIDI Converter K1600 MIDI Converter MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ver.1.0 2010-08-01 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default none none Use SELECT and SETUP to 1-16 (configured) 1-16 (configured) assign receive channels. Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered 0-127...