Trigger Outputs - Kilpatrick Audio K1600 User Manual

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. This produces a simultaneous
analog and digital output signal. It is not possible to assign different controllers to the CV and gate
outputs.
To assign a CC output to a CV/gate pair, click the SELECT switch until only one pair of CV/gate LEDs is
flashing. (single mode) Then send a CC on the desired channel and it will be assigned.
Pitch Bend Mode
In pitch bend mode, the CV/gate outputs are controlled by pitch bend messages on a channel. Pitch bend
mode works like continuous controller mode, however it differs in that the polarity of the output can be
inverted. If the assignment is made with the pitch bender moving up, the outputs will be assigned in
normal polarity. (The outputs go high as pitch bender is raised.) However if the pitch bender is moved
down during assignment, the outputs will be assigned in inverted polarity. (The outputs go low as the
pitch bender is raised.) This makes is possible to achieve very useful control schemes. In fact, two
CV/gate output pairs can be assigned to a pitch bender on the same channel but in opposite polarities
for inverted, ganged control. Using two VCAs to produce panning effects, or alternately speeding up and
slowing down a pair of LFOs would work well with this kind of configuration.
In pitch bend mode, the gate output is treated differently than in continuous controller mode. In the
centre position, the gate output will always be off, regardless of the output polarity. As the pitch bender
is raised or lowered (depending on the polarity setting) the gate output will turn on. This means that the
gate output can be used as a momentary control. The CV output will work over the entire range,
however. Keep in mind that most controller keyboards do not implement high-resolution pitch benders,
despite the specification allowing for up to 14 bits of resolution. You will likely notice digital steps when
using this mode for pitch or filter cutoff control.
To assign a pitch bender to a CV/gate pair, leave the pitch bender in the centre of travel, then click the
SELECT switch until only one pair of CV/gate LEDs is flashing. (single mode) Then move the pitch bender
either up or down to set the polarity (either normal or inverted) of the assignment.

Trigger Outputs

Trigger outputs are mainly designed to control drum voice modules. Trigger outputs can be assigned to
notes, continuous controller (CC) or pitch bend messages.
Note Mode
In note mode, when a matching Note On message is received by a trigger, the output will pulse high for a
short time. (about 10ms) Held notes are not possible on the trigger outputs. To assign a trigger output,
click the SELECT switch until the desired trigger LED is flashing. Send a note message on the desired
channel to assign the output.
User Manual
// K1600 // MIDI Converter
Hardware Version C/D
Firmware Version 1.2x
August 10, 2012
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