TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Please find articles, schematics and other useful information here. As time allows we hope to present information on a number of music technology topics. Is there something you're looking for? Let us know!

Articles and Essays

• The Future of Synthesizers - A few words by Andrew Kilpatrick on the history, and possible future of synthesizers.

Application Notes

• AN-1 Simple MIDI Interface - Add MIDI ports to Kilpatrick Audio or your own DIY modules.
• AN-4 K1600 MIDI Converter Tips - Some tips on how the K1600 can be used for exciting MIDI control of synth modules.

Manuals

Please find user manuals below. Some manuals are only available upon request. Please check the serial number of your product as there are minor revisions to some models. If you have questions about revisions or upgrades please contact us.

• Kilpatrick Format System Manual - all modules - HTML
• K4815 Pattern Generator
  • K4815 User Manual - PDF
  • K4815 User Manual - updated firmware ver. 1.2x - PDF
• K4816 Pattern Generator - Buchla Format
  • K4816 User Manual - PDF
• K1600 MIDI Converter
  • K1600 User Manual - factory firmware - PDF
  • K1600 User Manual - updated firmware ver. 1.2x - PDF
  • K1600 User Manual - updated firmware ver. 1.3x - PDF
• K3020 Dual VCO
  • K3020 User Manual - PDF
• K2579 Step Sequencer
  • K2579 User Manual - PDF

Firmware Updates

New firmware is available for some products. Please see the Firmware Updates page for information about updating your product.

FAQ

• Kilpatrick Audio Guitar FAQ - Common questions about our guitar products.
• Kilpatrick Audio Synth FAQ - Common questions about our synth products.