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Nope. I just tried plumstone and it's the same thing. It seems to be more a java issue with MIOSStudio rather than a java->midi issue. The program won't even launch it's window and refuses to quit as described in previous posts. Thanks for the tip though. -=Randy

What's a plumstone spi? ???

It's been over a year since you posted this. Did you like the book?

Thanks for the info Meeshka. I looked around apple's discussion boards and found that I also had to delete/recreate an alias'd folder called CurrentJDK. Even after installing/configuring 1.5, that folder still points to 1.4.2. Now, when I type "java -version" I get java version "1.5.0_02" Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_02-56) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_02-36, mixed mode, sharing) When I type "java -jar MIOSStudio_beta4_4.jar" I get the following:DigiCoreAudioDriver> Found 9 entries in 'SupportedApps.txt'. 2005-07-29 00:19:26.409 java[646] CFLog (0): CFMessagePort: bootstrap_register(): failed 1103 (0x44f), port = 0x13803, name = 'java.ServiceProvider' See /usr/include/servers/bootstrap_defs.h for the error codes. 2005-07-29 00:19:26.443 java[646] CFLog (99): CFMessagePortCreateLocal(): failed to name Mach port (java.ServiceProvider) Does this mean anything to anybody related to MIOS Studio? Visually, it's the same as before. Just the menu name as per the previously posted screen shot. I guess I'll start searching for those error codes and see if there's something more I can do on my own.

Hey, I am running Tiger 10.4.2 and installed the Java2 beta from Apple's site thanks to a link provided by Tim aka: SmashTV. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/java2se50release1.html It clearly states that this updated version does not replace 1.4 unless I tell it to. I configured it thusly and when I double click the jar file off the desktop, it starts but doesn't do anything. No window, just something in the menu bar: When I use Cmd+Tab to cycle through open programs, it shows up like this: (see it running twice. It won't quit by tabbing to it and using Cmd+Q like any other app. When I try Cmd+Opt+Esc, it doesn't show up as a running program to force quit) And when I run it from terminal with: java -jar MIOSStudio_beta4_4.jar, I get the following stack dump: java -jar MIOSStudio_beta4_4.jar HotSpot Error: update_sharing has failed Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: org/midibox/apps/miosstudio/MIOSStudio (Unsupported major.minor version 49.0)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass0(Native Method)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:539)     at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:123)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:251)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$100(URLClassLoader.java:55)     at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:194)     at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:187)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:289)     at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:274)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:235)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:302) [powerbook:~/desktop] randy% An unrecoverable error has occured while writing the shared archive file. Too many jar files to share. I can run the pc version on Win98se running in Virtual PC version 7.2. Graphically, it looks great. However, although it sees emagic MT4 midi interface via usb, it can't access it or say's that the ports are already in use. I hope this helps. If I double click the jar file when using java 1.4, nothing opens except an error dialog box stating something about too many files to share. UPDATE: I found some helpful pages on dealing with the 'too many jar files to share' issue and that seems to have gone away. Now, when I type 'java -jar MIOSStudio_beta4_4.jar' I get the following dumpage: java -jar MIOSStudio_beta4_4.jar Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: org/midibox/apps/miosstudio/MIOSStudio (Unsupported major.minor version 49.0)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass0(Native Method)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:539)     at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:123)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:251)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$100(URLClassLoader.java:55)     at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:194)     at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)     at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:187)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:289)     at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:274)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:235)     at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:302) Strange thing is, even though I look in Java 1.5 prefs and it shows it as the preferred java version, when I type 'java -version' in terminal, it say's the following: java version "1.4.2_07" Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_07-215) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2-50, mixed mode) After reading through apple's java pages, it say's, "Please note that applications requiring J2SE 5.0 / JDK 1.5 must explicitly request version 1.5" Does MIOS Studio explicitly request version 1.5? -=Randy

I've been kicking aound an idea for a small reason box that has basic mixer functions (fader/mute/solo) and transport (rec/recmode/play/stop/left loop marker/right loop marker/loop/click/fwd/rev/next track to record on/previous track to record on/tempo) I figured that trying to make modules for each synth would be a huge undertaking unless I go with encoders. I'll post some pics as soon as I mock it up in photoshop. My buddy is screaming to have a controller for Ableton's Live. That may be my next project.

Looking at the datasheet for the 4051, I saw a smaller SOIC package that is exactly the same size as the Motorola 14051B.  The mouser order number is CD4051BM going for $.54 one at a time and $.441 ea for orders of 100.  The datasheet for that model say's it's the same pin layout as the Mot.14051B!  (no big whoop, I know...fun untangling the riddles)  All the traces for the layout I have are on one side.  I'm thinking I should be able to fit 8 of them onto a board the same size as the existing AIN board.  Either all on one side, or 4 on each side.  Has anyone done this successfully?  Is there a reason why a board couldn't have all 8 mults on it? by the way, why can't buttons be used via the AIN board? Thanks for the info on FreeScale Moebius. I see you posted just as I was typing this message. So is a Spartan III fpga board a suposed replacement for the core? -=Cheers

;D This is my first post! I've spent a couple days reading through all the information and my head is spinning. I have an old JL Cooper FaderBaby, (16)20mm 100k slide pots fixed at sending 'CC 7' on each of the 16 midi channels. It works great and is the reason I started snooping around for 'something more.' Upon taking it apart, I found that it uses two small (maybe 1/4"x1/2") Motorola 14051B multiplexers (also has the code XAA430 printed on it). Is there any reason I couldn't find/use these itty bitty mults in place of the huge (in comparison) 4051's? If so, I'd try creating a layout plan for it so others could make their own smaller boards.  Oh, also, the FaderBaby has a small chip (can't read the writing on it) that is obviously the 'controller' but doesn't look like anything I'm familiar with.  I know it was never re-programmable (according to mr. Cooper himself at a NAMM show) so is it some sort of FPGA or what?  I'm not at home, and I can't remember how many pins it has. I saw somewhere on the site that TK was working on an FPGA of sorts. Would this be a replacement to the PIC18F452? It'd be fantastic for me to be able to have something much smaller than the current core board, but with the same programmablitiy/functionality.   I'd gladly help any futher research in any way that I can. My soldering iron is tinned and ready to go! ;) I haven't been able to find any datasheets on the Motorola 14051b, or if it's even manufactured anymore. I figure someone has to make a similar part that's just as small. I want to make a control surface that fits in the palm of my hand with those same 20mm faders and add mute/solo/transport controls. I realize that the core board is about as big as I want my whole controller to be, so I think I may have to make two boxes. One that houses the core and a second to hold in my hand. Any ideas on shrinking all this wonderful work? 8)-=RandyÂ