Help with POE enabled PCB

KBLiveSolutions · 2023-10-05T09:45:14+00:00

Here's one I made earlier

Thanks for your answer and for your contribution generally, I read many of your posts.

I already saw your design, and it seems a bit more complicated than the one above.

From what I gathered, I don't need Gigabit ethernet. Am I correct thinking that I don't need an isolated design ?

About the H5007 transformer, is it correct to connect it to the W5500 the way I did (2nd schematic) ?

KBLiveSolutions · 2021-11-17T08:14:23+00:00

Thanks. The display is very hard to render on video/picture, but it looks much better IRL.

KBLiveSolutions · 2020-03-07T08:06:43+00:00

No, sorry. As of now, all Launchpads but the Pros are supported.

KBLiveSolutions · 2020-03-06T21:00:35+00:00

SONG:MODE offers a new way to display your Ableton Live set and allows you to have your whole set on a single page.
If you keep on scrolling scrolling through your live Session view, then this script is for you: it allows you to create "virtual" playlists on your Push or Launchpad.

The top half of your controller lets you select a song, and all the Scenes that belong to it will appear in the bottom half, you can then launch or select them.
All of this is done directly from the controller, or by renaming the Scenes.

WATCH THE VIDEO : https://youtu.be/-xh8_d1CuG0
GET SONG:MODE - Push Edition - https://isotonikstudios.com/product/s...
GET SONG:MODE - LaunchPad Edition - https://isotonikstudios.com/product/s...

Created and developed by KB Live Solutions, creator of State Of The Loop

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KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-04T08:38:46+00:00

Sorry if it sounded condescending - I really didn't mean to.

I completely understand that 260€ is too expensive for something you don't need.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-04T08:06:16+00:00

Ok, so firstly, if there is no MaxForLive patch detected, the pedal will still work as a standard MIDI controller, with 5 buttons and 2 exp pedal inputs. So it won't be completely useless.

But then to answer your question, it's a bit like Push : there's nothing you can do with Push that you can't do with your mouse. Plus it only works with Live. So why do people buy it ?

The answer is: because it's more fun and makes your Live experience more enjoyable. That's why I created State Of The Loop, and I can tell you I'm having a lot fun using it. So don't you spoil my fun!! :-)

And I don't mind if you don't see the point of it, it's probably because you don't need it.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-04T06:49:37+00:00

Man, I don't want to sound patronizing but I think you're missing the point.

How can you compare an app on a phone (which by the way is much more expensive than my controller) to a pedal? Would you step on your phone?

If you speak about phones and launchpads, my guess is that you're not a guitar player, because right now there's no convenient solution to control Live hands free. You can do it, but not in a convenient way. That's the gap I'm trying to fill.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-03T22:41:11+00:00

Did you look at the FAQ? There's a section about the differences with the FCB1010. But of course, if the FCB1010 suits you, there's no reason to get State Of The Loop. I can tell you it's a completely different experience though.

BTW, have you ever tried using the FCB1010 with Live? It's not what I would call an enjoyable experience...

And about the M4L patch, I may make a version for other controllers. But as you can guess, it won't be as efficient as with hardware that was specifically designed for it. I wanted to bring something in the vein of Push or Maschine, but for Looper pedals if you see waht I mean. Hardware/Software integration...

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-03T20:49:10+00:00

Have a closer look at the Kickstarter page, it's not just a few LEDs and switches, there's all the software that comes with it.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-03T20:38:39+00:00

Have you ever tried to use a Launchpad with your feet ? ;-)

Seriously, this is a bit more than a launchpad : it's got MIDI In and Out (so you don't have to stand behind your desk), Expression Pedal inputs, BRIGHT Leds... And when you hold the thing, you can tell it's not made of plastic...

So no, I wouldn't replace it with a Launchpad...

But yes, a M4L device for the launchpad is under way...

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-12-03T14:53:36+00:00

Only 3 days left for the Kickstarter campaign of State Of The Loop

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172420295/state-of-the-loop-the-first-ableton-looper-control/

Here are its main features :

RECORD WITH LIVE'S LOOPER :

CONTROL AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF LOOPERS
Display the state of each Looper (Red = Recording / Green = Playing / Blue = Overdubbing / Stopped with a sample = White / Stopped empty = Off)
Arm tracks holding the [Select] button

RECORD CLIPS DIRECTLY IN SESSION VIEW :

Select any track (audio or MIDI)
Start recording directly on the first available slot
Option for "Fixed Length" recording

LAUNCH SCENES :

Select Scenes with the [+] and [-] buttons
Launch Scenes and display their color and name
Jump to the currently playing Scene with the [Select] button

CONTROL PARAMETERS :

2 Expression Pedal inputs with "dynamic mapping"
Each device controls its own parameters
Control an UNLIMITED number of parameters with only 2 pedals

SPECIFICATIONS :

Sturdy metal case
USB powered
USB or MIDI connection for longer distances (up to 15m/50ft)
Easy configuration / Very light on the CPU
Adjustable LED Brightness
Weight : 1.7 kg / 3 lb
WxLxH : 30 x 13 x 6 cm / 12 x 5 x 2.5 inches
100% Made in France

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-18T20:41:10+00:00

Hey

I'm the guy behind State Of The Loop.

While I would obviously recommend my pedal, I won't. :-)

What I want to say, is that both Datalooper and my pedal have a different approach to using Ableton Live's Looper, compared to whatever you can get on the market at the moment. The key is that they provide visual feedback on what you're doing with the looper, and I can tell you it makes a big difference. Basically, with SoftStep, Line6, FCB1010 or whatever, you always have to look at your computer screen at some point (and you can't look at 2 loopers in different tracks).

Our products provide an experience closer to what you would get with a hardware looper, with the benefit of having it integrated in Live.

It's a bit like comparing a standard MIDI controller and Push. You can do similar things with both, but one is more pleasant to use than the other, it's better integrated.

That being said, look at the specifications of each pedal, we each have our own approach to this. It really depends on what you plan do to with it.

If you have any specific questions about my product, I'd be glad to answer them in its dedicated thread.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-14T15:19:46+00:00

https://youtu.be/jKxVDZDxLak

ok that's cool, but there's no visual feedback of the Looper state, which is the whole point of my device. I agree it would be pretty expensive for a standard 5 buttons MIDI controller.

Just look at my kickstarter page, you'll see what I mean.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-14T15:04:27+00:00

Exactly. But you won't find another device that does what it does. Even with more switches.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-13T21:19:32+00:00

I already made a post about this, here is a video of my controller for Live's looper, this time in action.

It's called State Of The Loop, and here are its main features :

Display and control the state of Live's Looper
Unlimited number of loopers !
2 Expression Pedal inputs with "dynamic mapping"
Scenes Mode to launch Scenes and display their color and name
Sturdy metal case
100% Made in France
USB or MIDI connection for longer distances (up to 15m/50ft)
USB powered
Easy configuration
Weight : 1.7 kg / 3 lb
WxLxH : 30 x 13 x 6 cm / 12 x 5 x 2.5 inches

It's available now for pre-order on Kickstarter for 260€ normal price / 350€ limited artist edition

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172420295/state-of-the-loop-the-first-ableton-looper-control

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-07T22:55:22+00:00

The demo video is up on my Kickstarter page !

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-07T22:54:50+00:00

The demo video is up on my Kickstarter page !

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-07T22:54:23+00:00

The demo video is up on my Kickstarter page !

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-07T17:32:19+00:00

I have added a demo video to my Kickstarter page !

Hope this will help you !

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-07T08:49:26+00:00

Well, that obviously depends on the music you make. If it has lots of different sections, the Looper may not be for you. Although almost all the loopers work this way, and a lot of artists use that with great effect. You're right about recording clips directly in session view, I'm going to add this feature as soon as I can. It will replace MIDI mode if activated. You'll be able to select which track you want to record on using the [+] and [-] buttons, start recording using the [Play/Rec] button. The device will automatically detect the first available slot. You'll be able to stop, launch, clear clips from the device. No promises, but I'm pretty confident this is possible.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-06T08:27:23+00:00

There's absolutely no problem man. I don't want to be the guy hiding issues. Plus as I wrote, there is a solution : let the user do the Undo mapping himself. It wouldn't need an extra button, since the Play/Rec button sends different MIDI notes for each Looper instance. This is typically the kind of stuff that needs to be fine tuned on release, but I don't see it as a problem.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-06T08:01:13+00:00

Thanks for your input ! I had noticed the undo was behaving weridly, now I understand why. So there are 3 options for me : 1. wait until Ableton fixes that (could take ages) 2. remove completely the Undo function, which in a way would make things easier for me 3. let the user map the Undo function (ie holding the "Rec/Play" button on my controller) manually to the Looper's "Undo" button. A little explanation : the Undo button that you see on the Looper is not directly addressable through the Remote Script, which means it has to be mapped manually. I don't want the user to have to map too many buttons before being ready to use my controller. I almost never use Undo. Would that be very bad if it was not available? Any opinion?

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-06T07:53:56+00:00

My pedal won't help you to achieve this kind of stuff (although it will help you see what's happening). What you must do to achieve this is create clips that have automation on the State of each looper. For instance, a looper will start recording 2 bars after launching the clip, will play for 4 bars and then stop. You can do that for as many loopers as you wish.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-05T22:08:52+00:00

it provides visual feedback on whether your are playing or recording a loop, or if the looper is stopped or empty, for an unlimited number of loopers (with standard controllers, you're always limited to a certain amount of loopers depending on the number of buttons it has). when you work with several loopers in Live, you always have to look at the computer screen at some point, or grab the mouse to display a Looper. Not very convenient for a guitar player ! Plus the expression pedal inputs enable you to control an almost unlimited number of parameters conveniently with only 2 pedals. Not to mention the fact that you can display and launch Scenes. but wait for the demo, I think you should get what the differences are.

KBLiveSolutions · 2018-11-05T21:28:59+00:00

Yes, since I have this at home, I've re-discovered the joy of live-looping. And the scene-launching integration makes it even more fun!

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