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m00dawg - interesting approach, but would prolly require some serious hacking, and a full tcp/ip stack with tcp sessions (not udp fire-and-forget packets). Also, according to TK., it would suck up too many resources, not allowing for a smooth running SEQ V4 anymore, for example. So offloading to another core is a great idea, especially as the core is already ready to use, and the hard work has been done! The only potential problem I see, is that the add-on core is rather expensive, but the market forces will show, if it is accepted :-) Many greets, Peter

For me, the usecase, which TK. has pointed out (thanks!), would be to connect all MIDI hardware legacy synths to MIDIboxes (e.g. the SEQ V4) equipped with RTP-MIDI boards. Then, they are usable on all machines on the network, which would be a big benefit, as my small screen laptop next to the synths is not very well usable for arrangement work, but works fine for basic midi track recording/idea gathering. On the bigger machine, I´d have all the screen real estate necessary to do some fine DAW work, not that I work this way as of yet, but it is a nice option. Also, there is very stable MIDI timing, which may be even better than USB based MIDI timing, as far as I´ve understood (depends on your OS). Many greetings, Peter

Great Job, Stormcaller! :D Many greets! Peter

Thanks for your work, Benoit and TK.! Despite the price tag, which is quite steep for the MIDIbox land (agreed with ilmenator), I can see some real benefits, when you have loads of synths sitting around and want to integrate them with a local (e.g. small laptop) and a remote DAW (e.g. big screen, powerful machine). In this scenario, the price is more than ok, because you have spent some serious $$$ on the synths and hardware already, and a reliable link with low-latency timing is just what you are looking for. Many greets, Peter

Hi Baptiste, welcome aboard! Nice concept and should be doable with a bit of hardware and software hacking with the MIDIbox platform! Also, you could investigate building and using the MBSEQ V4 first, which should have about the same set of features (but not containing analog-step-seqeuencer-like freely tunable notes per step, it is restricted to the MIDI rote range), and with a different control surface. The SEQ V4 is definitely made for live playing and should be able to cover parts of your intended use case... If you like it and want some shortcuts (e.g. changing the tracks output with one button press), you can do that by modifiying the software. Other than that, you might want to take a look at the new MIDIbox CV project, it might cover other parts :-). Well, MIDIbox is all about DIY, what you want is doable with some dedication ;-). Many greets, Peter

Any cable with an area of 0,14mm² should be sufficient for 2 amps per wire - you can harvest old C64 PSU or floppy serial cables, or buy s.th like this from Reichelt: http://www.reichelt.de/Steuerleitung/LIYY-414-5/3//index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=3326&ARTICLE=10368&SHOW=1&OFFSET=500& Edit: Reference sheet containing wire copper area <-> max current load specs: http://www.dieelektronikerseite.de/Sheets/Strom%20Einzelader.htm Many greets and have a successful new year! Peter

I can totally confirm that Samurai slicing the way to the solution part - just asked him about a strange sysex large packet problem and he had a solution within ca 5 minutes :-) Many greets, Peter

[hawkeye@psy ~]$ svn co svn://midibox.org/mios32 mios32 :-) Enjoy! Many greets, Peter

A happy new year to all current and future TPD users :) That is is the great thing about open source and hardware, that initial ideas and hardware hacks can evolve, when people find them interesting. Ilmenator has done a great job and made a great PCB! Thanks! :flowers: Cheers and have a great time! :) Peter

Hola, no problem, man :) Be careful, that standard PC ATX PSUs (can also be bought used on ebay for around 1$/€ + shipping) are very inefficent when not under load - and some even may need a dummy load to operate. I´ve been using them as cheap +12V supplies for my chargers for a while, but some would not work (or power down instantly) without a few watts drained on the 5V rail. The SEQ V4 may not draw enough amps there... Many greets, Peter

Hola, am using an open frame +5V/+12V/-12V PSU: but have not yet explored AOUT, so I cannot tell if the switched PSU is bad. Normally, and when filtering the +12v/-12v rails properly, it should be unproblematic. Many greets, Peter

Bonjour! VSS = Masse (allemand) = GND (Ground, english) = 0V Normalement, c´est ne pas un problem (avec le logement en GND). Au revoir! Pierre

Yes, looking very good, sneakthief! :smile: Many greets, Peter

TK., I missed to say it yet here, but: AWESOME JOB! That Kraftzweg sounds really really nice, but the real synth (controller) is the MBCV2. Regarding the Frontpanel - as applications will probably widely vary among users anyways, maybe reuse existing designs? E.g. the MB6582 frontpanel (as NorthernLightX suggested) or use the LRE8x2 Led-Ring boards in conjunction with a display module consisting either of a few OLEDs or two bigger screens stacked above it? Many greets, Peter

Thanks, Towel - enjoy the construction phase! Wilba did an outstanding job with the integration of TKs modular MBSIDV2 into the MB6582. Methinks, you will not regret it, I had a great time building it and an even greater time playing it (until now every other day or so :-)). Many greets, Peter

Usually the drum patterns are on the machinedrum - but not always (especially when using the MBSEQ´s great Euclidean rhythm generator). When using both MBSEQ and MD sequencers, they just work fine together (MBSEQ as master, of course :-)), and it allows for a few editing tricks such as parameter locks on the MD, which would probably also be possible via MIDI, but not as easily. Many greets! Peter

Schaut gut aus, dreh mal am Kontrastpoti :) Ciao und viele Grüße, Peter

Hehe! :laugh:

Thx! Frenchmen are usually chilled, as long as no US flag is printed on it ;-) Many greets, Peter

Thanks J and TK :-) Many greets and have a great time! Peter

Hola, it has been a busy year, but here is my latest live sequenced track, hope you enjoy it :-) I tested using some DAWs in the last months, but eventually came back to use the almighty MBSEQ, which is just about perfect in every aspect :-). Thanks for watching and listening and many greets, Peter

Yes, you can reuse "old" MIDIbox parts, such as DOUT modules - have a look at my photo tutorial for a custom SEQ V4 build - it takes considerably more time, as ilmenator writes, but it is also a rewarding process, as you learn more about MIDIboxes, electronics, how to handle huge amounts of wires etc :-) Have a great time! Peter

Hi Andy, here is a recent thread regarding Bourns (without LED rings or knob illumination) quality: I would advise against them and recommend the Alpha encoders :smile:. Many greets, Peter