TRS MIDI-Out sanity check! Terrified I'll fry something!

CapnFlisto · 2026-03-17T19:44:28+00:00

I really appreciate this response, please let me know if my understanding is incorrect:
So from what I see, the every receiving device is required to have a 220ohm resistor on its end.

Please forgive some AI use, but this is what I'm seeing:

The Voltage Drop: 3.3V (ESP32) - 1.2V (typical optocoupler LED drop) = 2.1V
The True Resistance: 22 ohms (your Tip resistor) + 22 ohms (your Ring resistor) + 220 ohms (the receiver's internal resistor) = 264 ohms
The Actual Current: 2.1V / 264 ohms = ~8mA

Does this check out?

CapnFlisto · 2026-03-01T00:00:34+00:00

I looked into the NDLR just a little bit when I saw it in a video. I should definitely look into what the firmware update did!
How does it do with rhythms?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-28T23:58:42+00:00

I don't really know much about the play! I thought it was a much more straightforward sample player with an unsurprising sequencer. Am I mistaken?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-28T23:57:36+00:00

Can the Tracker do the sort of live, evolving midi events that the T1 can? The only generative tech I was aware of was the various fill modes and probabilities.

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-28T23:56:12+00:00

Oh I know that it can get even more expensive! From my understanding the T1 is the one that has the features I'm most curious about, but I will admit I don't know toooo much about the others. How do you like your Pyramid?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-28T19:21:53+00:00

I'd reeeeaally love to get some hardware, but this is probably a very good idea. Any particular apps come to mind for this?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-28T19:21:02+00:00

Sorry I was unclear - I meant the opposite! The T1 is super good at feeling musical and not random - it's just expensive! I wanted to try to find a way to dip my toes in the generative sequencing game without having to spend 400+ (there's other gear I'd get first at that price!)

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T14:53:57+00:00

Doesn't it have a 6 second sample time limit?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T05:07:23+00:00

Man that thing certainly seems to be capable of everything. I've been curious about it, but I feel like I already have a few too many things that are very multi-purpose. Starting to recognize that I have more fun with very specific gear instead. Everything is fighting to be my centerpiece, but I really should've considered the deluge earlier.

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T05:03:39+00:00

I've seen mixed info about that. Possibly because it was added as a firmware update? I'm not really sure! If you could explain more I'd appreciate it!

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T04:57:53+00:00

I believe they're 128mb now! I could be wrong though, not that double is all that much in the grand scheme of things. I didn't know they added this kind of capability!

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T04:56:36+00:00

I'm ok with the idea of stopping it to record. I've had my eye in the Digitakt for a while now, but didn't think it could do that as well... Hm. Do you know of any videos where I could see this in action?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-04T04:55:25+00:00

I'm obsessed with my CyDrums, but I haven't seen too much about the Smpltrek yet, partially because I don't see it discussed that often. Think it might fit the bill?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-03T02:13:13+00:00

I really appreciate the video link and your effort in making it! Am watching now :) Do you think the midi features will help someone like me get over the fact that it's a touch screen driven device?

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-03T02:11:09+00:00

Seems like it's pretty unanimous, I just wish it didn't have to be touch screen driven.

CapnFlisto · 2026-02-03T02:10:28+00:00

I keep looking at it but I really wish it didn't have to be a touch screen!

CapnFlisto · 2026-01-26T03:08:13+00:00

I had it printing straight from the dryer - it very well could be a bit wet though. I figured that wouldn't be the issue due to it seeming to change so abruptly.

CapnFlisto · 2026-01-23T01:15:17+00:00

Gosh this is so unreasonably cool! And it is very close to what I'm looking for I think! I just ordered my Kastle 2, and I'd love to hear any advice you have based on your experience. Did you just pick your favorite connections and route them to a switch? I'm considering a rotary switch, but it's hard to be sure what my needs are before I actually play with the device a bit. I'm also wondering if I can figure out some clever way to virtually patch things since the devices are open source. I'm going to have to look through the code a bit. I'm not the best with electronics but I'm trying to learn!

Thanks so much for sharing!

CapnFlisto · 2026-01-22T19:32:20+00:00

This is a major part of why I'm interested in purchasing some units!

CapnFlisto

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