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!

Firmware Updates

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

FAQ

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

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. If you have questions about revisions or upgrades please contact us. Note that most newer manual PDFs are automatically generated from webpages and therefore links and embedded media will not be accessible from the PDF.

Synthesizers

CARBON Manual - complete system manual - HTML (PDF also available)
PHENOL Manual - complete system manual - HTML (PDF also available)
Kilpatrick Format System Manual - all modules - HTML
Kilpatrick Format Technical Specifications - specifications, documentation and reference material for builders and module designers
K6501 PHILTER User Manual - PDF
K3021 Master VCO User Manual - PDF
K4815 Pattern Generator User Manual - PDF
K4816 Pattern Generator (Buchla) User Manual - PDF
K1600 MIDI Converter User Manual - PDF
K3020 Dual VCO User Manual - PDF
K2579 Step Sequencer User Manual - PDF

Guitar