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LFO INV

 (CV output)

This  is the inverted LFO output of the pedal. It is in phase with the main LFO output but the

voltages are inverted. Signal ranges from 7.6V – 0V.

LFO SYMM 

(CV input)

The LFO SYMM CV input controls the symmetry of the LFO. When you insert a control

voltage into this input the SYMMETRY knob determines the offset voltage (see Control
Voltage Theory section). Usable range from 0 – 5V.

SENSOR

 (CV output)

This is the CV output of the infrared motion sensor. The closer you move something towards
the sensor, the higher the CV rises. The sensor output is 0 – 9V.

Back Panel connections:

DIN/MIDI IN

 (Clock / data input)

Socket for MIDI or DIN Sync clock input. The RH301 can distinguish if, and consequently,
which signal is present at this connection, so that you don't have to worry about different

settings.

MIDI OUT

 (Clock output)

This is the connection for the outgoing MIDI signal. It contains the clock information as well

as start and stop signals for MIDI receptive devices.

DIN OUT

 (Clock output)

This is the clock output for DIN Sync receptive devices. It provides the clock information

(sync24) as well as the start/stop gate.

MIDI THRU 

(Data)

This is the unprocessed MIDI signal present at the MIDI input jack chained through.

EXT SYNC

The EXT SYNC input is basically a way to externally "press" the large black pushbutton.
Every time a rising edge trigger (or gate) arrives at this input, the RH301 will react as if the

pushbutton on the pedal would have been pressed. You can use this input to externally
start/stop the RH301 when in FREE mode, re-sync it when in EXTERNAL mode and even

use it to externally tap a tempo in the pedal when in TAP mode.

CV ATTENUATORS

 (Trim-pot)

There is one CV input trimmer each for LFO Symmetry and LFO Rate. Turn the trimmer

fully CW to get 100% signal going through and turn the trimmer fully CCW to get no
incoming CV signal.

9V DC CONNECTOR

Standard BOSS Style adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm barrel plug), 9V, center polarity negative, 500mA
minimum. Only use the KOMA Elektronik power supply shipped with this pedal.

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PDATING

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IRMWARE

The RH301 provides the possibility of updating its firmware by sending ('dumping') MIDI SysEx data through

a MIDI cable connected to the DIN/MIDI input on the back of the pedal. To get into firmware update mode,
unplug the power cable as well as any other connections on the patchbay or back panel jacks. Press and

hold  the large black  pushbutton  while re-connecting  the power cable. Keep holding  the button for  2
seconds. If executed correctly, the blue light around the pushbutton should now steadily glow blue. Connect

a MIDI cable between the DIN/MIDI input on the back panel of the RH301 and your MIDI host. The RH301
is now ready to receive  firmware updates. For more detailed information on this topic and the latest

firmware please check out the RH301 product page on www.koma-elektronik.com

KOMA Elektronik RH301 – Rhythm  Workstation / Utility Tool

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Summary of Contents for RH301

Page 1: ...KOMA Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation Utility Tool USER MANUAL version 2 1 2014 KOMA Elektronik All rights reserved KOMA Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation Utility Tool Page 1...

Page 2: ...Envelope Generator 8 Control Voltage Theory 10 Patch Bay and Rear Connections 11 Updating Firmware 12 Examples 13 Troubleshooting 15 Some Nice Tricks 16 Technical Specifications 17 Warranty 19 Imprint...

Page 3: ...hru and MIDI Out sockets And that s not all besides having a master clock section the RH301 is also fitted with a LFO which can be synced to the master clock a division of the master clock or run free...

Page 4: ...freely set the main tempo of the pedal with the TEMPO button The EXT position serves as your choice i e if you want the pedal to sync to either MIDI or DIN Sync input LFO The LFO low frequency oscill...

Page 5: ...start stop signals over MIDI and DIN Sync Sensor One of the features on your RH301 that you won t find in any other pedal is the possibility to control the features of the pedals with the on board mot...

Page 6: ...atible with Fig 2The difference between MIDI DIN Sync and Analog Clock Signals MIDI is a digital communication standard from the 80s coming in the flavor of a serial protocol With MIDI clock the clock...

Page 7: ...to having your pedal synced to a MIDI signal An incoming start stop gate is translated into a corresponding start stop byte on the MIDI OUT connection If no start stop gate is being received by the pe...

Page 8: ...haped waveforms Take your time and try the waveforms separately and change the symmetry to get an idea of what you re changing LFO RANGE and SYMMETRY can be modulated by external CVs as well see Contr...

Page 9: ...and will then proceed to the release stage If you trigger the envelope with an external trigger the SUSTAIN knob simply determines the level that the envelope falls to between the decay and release s...

Page 10: ...e word CV until you hear your desired result By turning it counter clockwise you attenuate the incoming CV signal Fully counter clockwise means that the incoming CV signal is completely gone whereas f...

Page 11: ...put This CV input accepts rising edge driven analog clock signals Every time a signal rises from 0V 3V the pedal counts one beat LFO SPEED CV input The LFO SPEED CV input controls the speed of the LFO...

Page 12: ...r gate arrives at this input the RH301 will react as if the pushbutton on the pedal would have been pressed You can use this input to externally start stop the RH301 when in FREE mode re sync it when...

Page 13: ...a computer running DAW software is the provider of the master clock signal In the example above a drum computer with DIN Sync Out is providing the master clock signal KOMA Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Wor...

Page 14: ...KOMA Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation Utility Tool Page 14...

Page 15: ...sound cards hardware MIDI controllers etc Try to prevent ground loops and check your MIDI connections did we already mention that a lot of problems come from cheap or broken MIDI cables When I connec...

Page 16: ...dard 1 4 patch cable and connect it from the envelope output to the LFO speed input Set both LFO and envelope generator to sync and create a slowly changing envelope The envelope will change the LFO d...

Page 17: ...rol to set the attack time of the envelope DECAY Rotary control to set the decay time of the envelope SUSTAIN Rotary control to set the level of the envelope while the gate is high RELEASE Rotary cont...

Page 18: ...output 0 8V of the onboard motion sensor for usage with CV inputs on the pedal other KOMA Elektronik pedals or other voltage controlled devices All patch bay inputs and outputs are mono inch phone ja...

Page 19: ...ENR CKSENDUNG and carefully pack your product ship the product to KOMA Elektronik with transportation and insurance charges paid and include your return shipping address What will we do Once received...

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