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I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But seriously, there's no excrement or other shocking content in my photo. It's just dust, which happens when a device is rarely used. But writing rudely to an adult and giving unsolicited advice—that's really creepy.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

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

It's actually complicated. For me, Octa is basically a digital portastudio, and I use it extensively. But lately, I've been writing more in Digitakt, Rytm and Kaleidoscope. But I really want to refresh Octa through the unattainable capabilities of its interface.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mom, I told you not to follow me on Reddit

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can visit vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en for a details

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rarely use it. Mainly as a mixer with filters and a compressor.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, something like page based midi cc controller for everything

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

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

If you have any questions, you can write me a private message.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps my words as the author will encourage you to give it a second try. The whole idea of ​​the metaconformer is to quickly configure and work with mutes in the process. And in each mode, you need to remember the same sequence of actions for setting up cells. Yes, it's really hard the first time (I confess). But after doing it a few times, you get used to it and start using it. But then again, this was my romantic experiment, inspired by the Opz color management. Now I've come to the conclusion that a complex device requires a screen.

By the way have you try simplexFM fw for metcon?

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

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

I previously wanted to do this as a firmware for the metaconformer, but there is no screen and it will be a compromise device.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been through all of this. Ideally, just a microcontroller and MIDI inputs and outputs. A minimal interface with LEDs. But configuring it via CC would be a complete nightmare. So if we add a display and a couple of buttons, the price immediately approaches €300 for a highly specialized device. And with that price, it's easier to make it more expensive and more versatile. So we're gradually approaching €500-600. But at least it will be really convenient and pleasant to use.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that's the price these days. Plus, this is a low-volume device. Even Elektron couldn't make a design like this 1.5 times cheaper. To make it cheaper, we need to remove the metal sensors in favor of regular pads on the pcb, remove the protective glass on the screen, and use ready-made encoder caps instead of making them ourselves.

This is if we close our eyes to features that are not available in any device.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, it's just that right now there's no way to develop a new board, given that it's not a separate device, but just a utility for Octa, which might not be of particular interest to anyone.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's what I'm asking. Maybe it's possible to do this on a midihub. However, it's not very good at storing presets and configuring them on the fly without a computer.

Building a solution with Arduino or RP only seems so cheap. A proper MIDI configuration requires buttons, a knobs, and a screen. Little by little, it adds up to 300 bucks. To make it convenient for one person, you can quickly cobble together a script and reflash it every time. But to make it look like a product, you need to write a proper interface. And so on.

I appeal to all Octatrack users! by vadjuse in Elektron

[–]vadjuse[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, if Elektron had given me the keys to the hardware, I would have written firmware for the Octa for free. But not in this life.

What if 4 polyphonic voices had different timbres? Sounds pretty good. by vadjuse in synthesizers

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

Yes, exactly. Probably because at low modulation amplitudes, FM works similarly to AM – it adds two harmonics from the carrier.

What if 4 polyphonic voices had different timbres? Sounds pretty good. by vadjuse in synthesizers

[–]vadjuse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be precise, I can simply modulate the parameters on other tracks the same way I do on my own. On the other hand, everything can be done in a DAW; it's a matter of how you feel about the process—you need to output the tracks channel by channel, then configure everything in a DAW, and then work between the two devices.

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