grindFish

Awesome, the potential of a little box that could have sequencers and control surface programming running an apc40 or launchpad without a computer could be a dream come true for many, glad that the idea seems to be in the works! Down the track id like to contribute some program workflow ideas that could feed into this project, there is a lot of potential here for something market friendly beyond the DIY crowd.

Ok to give a heads up i am definitely not the programmer or electronics type, i like making the music far more. This is mearly an idea ive had that i think may be of use to this community in terms of its realisation. Right, so, say i have a grid controller like a novation launchpad, and i also have a couple of hardware synths and a drum machine. Say i want to use the controller as a complex sequencing interface, with bi directional feedback (lights show step position etc, pressing buttons edits steps etc). Now, this could be possible with a computer but if theres one lesson ive learnt running shows, the guy with the laptop always has technical issues before or during their set. I dont want a computer here. I want a little brain box, with rock solid timing, dedicated to one task and one task only and in this case all it needs to do is handle custom midi routing software. So thats where this idea comes in, a little box with say 4 usb ports for various midi/usb controllers, 4 midi din in/out (or at very least out) with a brain that can handle custom written software that could handle some pretty crazy midi and sysex commands. Could even work with out a display, just load up the program via usb or sd card then take on the road as you'll have it pre-programmed to your setup needs. SO there you have it, hope i explained that clearly enough, the hardware system seems simple, the hard parts the software but considering the awesome crazy cool stuff i've seen happening with the Midi SEQ v4 i think im in the right place :D Look forward to hearing opinions and insight! Thanks, GrindFish