Preliminary specs & features:
- Pattern-based sequencer, performance control system and USB interface
- Beautiful color LCD screen shows everything in real-time
- Six rotary encoders and nineteen buttons offer fast intuitive control
- Six tracks with two assignable outputs per track
- Up to 64 steps per track
- Polyphonic tracks store chords and CC data
- Playback start and end points are uniquely configurable for each track
- Pattern function offers quick remixes each track
- Multiple track select allows adjusting multiple tracks at the same time
- Tap tempo and fractional BPM setting for perfect timing adjustment
- High resolution internal clock source never drifts or jitters
- Swing control with automatic handling of tracks with different time divisions
- Flexible MIDI and CV routing allows huge control possibilities
- Bias tracks allow transposing of other tracks for old-school sequencer tricks
- Six scenes offer fast parameter changes during live performance
- LIVE mode allows live performance from a keyboard
- Internal 2MB flash memory offers storage for 64 songs - Upload and download from PC or Mac
- Keyboard split and LIVE multi-select modes allow fast and flexible live MIDI routing
- Powerful synced arpeggiator adds another dimension to live performance
- Rock-solid MIDI / analog clock source can be the heartbeat of your studio
- Rear panel connections / controls:
- Analog clock and reset outputs (0V/+5V)
- Four CV outputs (-5V to +5V - 1V/octave digitally calibrated)
- Four gate outputs (0V/+5V)
- Two MIDI output ports (separately assignable)
- MIDI input port
- USB host port - provides up to 500mA to power USB controllers
- USB device port - connects to PC or Mac for use as a MIDI interface and controller
- Power switch
- DC input jack
- Power input: 24VDC @ 250mA (500mA regulated supply required)
- Dimensions: Approx. 7.75" W x 8" D x 3" H (height measured as rear height of enclosure)
- Weight: TBD
- Operating temperature: 15C to 30C (59F to 86F)
- Storage temperature: -10C to 45C (14F to 113F)
- Universal input power supply (100-240V) included
- units purchased from North American dealers ship with a US-style plug
- units purchased from UK, EU and Australian dealers ship with a set of plugs for US, UK, EU and Australia
- Designed and made in Canada using high quality parts
- Warranty: 1 year
Spec Details
- CV Polyphonic Modes:
- Quad Mode (AAAA) - uses all four outputs for polyphonic playing
- Dual Mode (AABC or AABB) - uses pairs out outputs for duophonic mode
- CC output to CV - The recorded CC can be output to a CV jack with optional smoothing
- Portamento - CV outputs can be smoothed to create glides between notes
- CV scaling:
- 1.2V/octave will be supported (-5V to +5V range)
- Hertz/volt may be supported (currently under technical review)
- USB Host Support
- USB host port is a powered USB host for up to one class-compliant USB MIDI endpoint
- hubs or devices with internal hubs are not supported
- up to 500mA of power supplied - you can even charge your phone!
- USB Device Support
- acts as a self-powered device with class-compliant USB MIDI connection
- supports MIDI to/from CARBON including clock syncing with computer
- allows firmware update to device from Kilpatrick-supplied update software
Price and Availability
$699 USD Retail Price
Estimated ship date: April-June 2016