[Easily readable LCD screens]

it's not recommented, especially if you want to use the MBSEQ V3 firmware later, where I won't support other display options than 2*2x40 LCDs anymore - with the advantage, that I have the freedom to totally customize the screen layouts

Understood. I just happen to have a 4x40 LCD in one of my old project. I'm wondering if I can re-use that LCD.:( But for the sake of upgradability, I'll be happy to buy those extra LCD. ;D

docbrown...

[Easily readable LCD screens]

Just reviving this thread to my purpose, other as well, Im sure... ;D

Can you use 4x40 HD44780 LCD in MBSEQv2, as suppose to a two separate 2x40 LCD?

docbrown..

[super-small super-cheap backlit buttons - diy!]

Those SMD LEDs tend to be very small, might be hard to find one of a useful size... Although with a piece of frosted plastic on top, could be very effective.

What about the square LEDs?

How about a piece of plexi/lexan glass. Or if you find a nice dome shaped translucent plastic it will look like a Korg M1's button. ;)

docbrown..

[super-small super-cheap backlit buttons - diy!]

Connection on your panel is just a LED-hole? In that case, this is awsome :P

Has anyone used this in his midibox yet?

Not yet for me, I'm still waiting for my MBSEQv2 PCB kit order.:( Another idea for the wire is by using a small solder wick as a conductor, soldered directly on the LED.

docbrown...

[super-small super-cheap backlit buttons - diy!]

Guys,

Just browsing the web, look what I found that works well with cheaters idea. Its called Axial LED.

Here's the link: http://www.para.com.tw/products/details.php?g=cG4lM0QzJTI2cF9pZCUzRDQ1Mg==

Now, all we need to do is to look for the cheapest and somewhat largest one that can be a size of a button. ;)

later: docbrown

[super-small super-cheap backlit buttons - diy!]

how did you break them? when bending? perhaps the aliminum is oxidized. try better leds.

try harder/softer glue.

Yes, they are kinda oxidized. I'm picking up a few new LEDs from Radio Shack..

thanks..

docbrown..

[Single BankStick 24LC512 on MBSEQv2]

TK,

Again, thanks a lot!! I'm just starting to find my ways around this forum and the sites. Lots of information around here. My eyes is :o, excelent sites here!!

docbrown..

[Single BankStick 24LC512 on MBSEQv2]

Guys,

Questions:

1. Can I use a single 24LC512 BankStick on MBSEQv2? If not,

2. How many 24LC256 BankStick can the MBSEQv2 support if I stack them?

thanks!!

[super-small super-cheap backlit buttons - diy!]

I did exactly as describe above. So far I broke a few LED legs with this process. I guess I not carefull enough. >:(

Any luck cheater?

docbrown..

[Sequencer design for feedback]

Stryd,

Vx sound very nice, it seems very flexible!! Keep up the good work. Good luck! :)

docbrown..

[MBSEQv2 triggering notes w/o midi keyboard]

Time for me to modify the order some how with SmashTV. I hope he can make an exception.

Just to follow up on this thread. SmashTV is "Awesome". ;D He made those changes in my order and got back with me very quick!!

SmashTV and TK you guys ROCK!!! ;D

[MBSEQv2 triggering notes w/o midi keyboard]

TK,

Thanks for the advise. Time for me to modify the order some how with SmashTV. I hope he can make an exception. If not, I will just not connect the switch part of the encoder and give the GP buttons a traditional switch.

thanks again.. docbrown.

[MBSEQv2 triggering notes w/o midi keyboard]

TK,

Thanks for the answer about note triggering.

Regarding the encoder with switch, I plan to use it as a replacement for the GP buttons, like muting the step, tracks and such while in edit mode.

Another thing, how about having the "Select" switch with the datawheel?

Do you think this will work? I hope yes, cuz I already place an order with SmashTV, about 17 encoders with switch!!

thanks again in advance.. docbrown.

[MBSEQv2 triggering notes w/o midi keyboard]

Hi all,

Sorry for another newbie questions. Since my orders of MBSEQv2 PCB kits is being processed, I still have some few questions about MBSEQv2, its operations and workflow. :(

Questions:

1. Can you trigger simple notes or drum lines with MBSEQv2 without having a midi keyboard attached to it? Basically, just a sound module and MBSEQv2.

2. Continued question from number 1: Or is this how most of you guys use MBSEQv2?

3. Do anybody in this forum used a encoder with switch on their MBSEQv2? If so, what are the pro's and con's regarding its functionality.

thanks: docbrown..

[Noob question about MIDIbox Seqv2 behavior]

TK,

Makes sense now about the arpeggio.  I also did a little bit more of research about step sequencer in the net, I kinda got the idea about the difference between the two now.

FYI, I diving in with guys on this awesome thing. I just place an order with SmashTV for kits and encoders!! You guys ROCKS!!

thanks!!

[Noob question about MIDIbox Seqv2 behavior]

Sorry for being vague, just to clarify things:

Yes, I am aware of this being a hardware..

Yes, I am using a midi keyboard..

thanks for the feedback illogik, it kinda helps.. Still confuse, about the differrence between Arpeggiator and Step sequencer. I'm just used to a regular sequencer like the Alesis MMt8, Kawaii Q80, and the like.

thanks for the patience guys.. ::)

[Noob question about MIDIbox Seqv2 behavior]

Hi,

First, I have to thank all of you guys for this great project and forum. I'm a electronics/computer/music enthutiast with a bit of programming and heavy in electronics skills. Maybe I can help in something someday. :)

I was surfing the net for a software step sequencer when I stumbled upon this project by accident. Yay!! ;D Since this is my first experience on step sequencer, please understand my ignorance.???

My question is: Does MIDIbox Seqv2 operates some what like the step sequencer in Linplug's "Octopus"? Or is it similar to Linplug's "Albino".

Basically, what I want to do is, if I press one key in the keyboard it would play a bass sequence, not a chord of that key. Example: Pressing middle C will trigger C3 > F4 > D4 > E4 > D4 > C4.

thanks in advance.. docbrown :)