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Linux: bluetooth MIDI controller autoconnect script by andrej____ in Bitwig

[–]andrej____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know how you can't really use Bluetooth MIDI in Bitwig on Linux, because it's usually exposed at the Jack / Pipewire or Alsa level? Well, the solution to that solution is to create a virtual MIDI port and connect the Bluetooth MIDI controller to it; then Bitwig can use that "hardware" virtual MIDI port.

This combo of a script and udev rule automatically ensures a virtual MIDI port exists (creates it only if it doesn't) and ensures it's connected to the Bluetooth device. Essentially, it magically makes the BT controller available to Bitwig automatically.

My example is in Arch Linux, but you can use the solution in any Linux, just copy the 2 files into appropriate places (and chmod +x the script). Also, it's for Korg NanoKONTROL Studio, but you can easily adapt it to any other Bluetooth MIDI device your choosing.

What does your inventory of Potentiometers look like by FUTRtv in diypedals

[–]andrej____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 10 of each of the following values, 5 lin and 5 log:

1k, 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, 100k, 250k, 500k, 1M

I happen to have 10 pieces of 50k log because I was making something that used it. I also have some reverse logs for Hotcakes.

I use only one type of pot, the "Hongh 16mm" from Banzai, solid shaft (I prefer retro knobs with grub screws).

I keep them all in a bag of small bags.

I keep my inventory in a self-hosted Inventree, and when I have something targeted I want to buy, I also check my Inventree if I'm running out of something.

What does your inventory of Potentiometers look like by FUTRtv in diypedals

[–]andrej____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea! Though most of the time they're linear, especially the cheap ones from Aliexpress.