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OK, I have just checked the logic of the 7-segment displays. They are inverted as well, in exactly the same way ... pin 7=0, 6=1, etc Meanwhile it occurred to me that if I can't modify the app, I could just get a little ugly with the way resistors are connected and the problem would be solved... no trace cutting at least.

The GP LEDs are indeed backwards. What I'll need to do is change something about the way the entire app talks to DOUT pins. I hope there may be a single routine that could be modified to solve this across the whole app.

No, but thanks to stem cell research there are presently over 200 laboratory mice growing AY-3-8912 ICs on their backs. If successful, I see no reason why we couldn't apply the same technology to OPL3.

So it seems I got my DOUT pins backwards. Pin 7 is connected to what should be pin 0, pin 6 is connected to what should be 1, etc. I think I'd like to try to modify the app to accomodate this, rather than try to modify my pcb. And so ... this would finally mark my first foray into the world of actual MIDIbox programming. I'd love it if somebody could suggest a place to start, or otherwise tell me it's a stupid idea (and that I should just fix the board)

Did somebody say thumbs?

I don't have any cool pics to post, but I'd like to say happy birthday, and offer a heartfelt thanks for making this community as fun and exciting as it is.

Wow ... BADASS. I just took a little granny-cruise over to your blog ... some fun stuff. I'd love to hear the x0x mods, too. Yes. But you have to give it up when the next person finishes.

They depreciate as soon as you drive 'em off the lot

Wow, it sounds ... so ... great! Like many, I continue to wait ... patiently :hyper:

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It really sounds like a wiring problem. Here are some things you could do to make it easier to help you: - provide more info about your LCD (make/model, link to datasheet), - post some detailed photos of your wiring, - give details about which core pins you have connected to which lcd pins.

Wow, you are RIGHT! I hadn't looked at that page before. I just browsed the manual ... I had no idea the "Patch Programmer" was so versatile.

The problem with Windows is that none of that stuff is where you expect it to be. You say 4-5 mouse clicks ... is that before or after you've switched your start menu into something logical, and is that before or after you've changed your control panel to "classic view?" And are you talking about Win 7 or XP? Because they're VERY different. And can you even adjust that before you've fixed the "security center"? I have a pretty good understanding of "computers in general", but that's no reason to accept a crappy UI. I find that with Windows you have to hunt around for settings like that, while on the Mac (which is also not perfect), most of that type of stuff is where you expect it to be. It's a big deal when you want to get down to your work. Also on Windows there are too many settings that change the fundamental ways you interact with your computer. Control panel views, taskbar grouping and locking, system tray size (and the icons it arbitrarily hides), menu bar views (where did they go?), optional installs... every die-hard Windows user I know has a half-hour routine of configuring a new Windows installation to their way of working, because out of the box it sucks. All these options are great for somebody who enjoys tweaking their computer, but for me that has become old. I just want to sit down and create. Anyway... oops ... broke open the holy war again. Somebody punch me. I know it's not on purpose, but saying "if ppl had better understanding about computers in general" is kind of a troll that I just fed right into. :logik:

Where are we at, Altitude?

I can confirm that Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 can sleep (like "standby", not like "hibernate") with Logic or Ableton Live running, and then wake up and immediately continue outputting through my MOTU 828 mkII (Firewire), and my Korg Zero 8 (Firewire). I used to not be very confident in its ability to do this, but now I just take it for granted. Probably comes as a result of Apple's unparalleled "Core Audio" technology, which allows it to consistently trounce the other operating systems in terms of stability and latency.

Don't these huge studios also have consoles?

Hooray! Arrived today in Ontario, Canada. No customs/duties/taxes. Thank you Mr. Phunk!

By the way, most of my synths are plugged directly into a 24-channel Soundcraft Spirit Studio mixing console. If you have lots of hardware synths, IMHO you need an analog mixer if you plan to create music with any spontaneity. What happens when something comes in WAY TOO LOUD, or a mic starts feeding back? On a mixer you can grab those channels instantly. What do you do when you want to play a synth while your computer is turned off? Do you want to go behind your rack every time you want to patch in a different instrument? Besides, there's nothing wrong with having a little more analog in your signal path, as long as it's good analog. And as a bonus, decent mixing boards often have nicer sounding EQ than typical DAW EQ. FYI: I picked this puppy up for $600 used, nothing wrong with it!