#2518

Thanks for the quick reply - perfect! First, I’ll look forward Sumu - and then - patiently await any additional news.

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#2519

Ive got a project which is based off the soundplane source code, that is reduced down to the basics, and uses the latest tracker , and also fixes a couple of bugs I found along the way :wink:

its works great on beaglebone black, including Bela and Salt (eurorack), and works on one of my raspberry PI 3, but not the other (which unfortunately is the norns clone) … this is likely down to the kernel version, as it has been in the past.

so norns is a bit of a question mark, but I’ll check out the PI issue in a bit more detail, when I re-test the Organelle and Asus Tinkerboard.

once I’ve completed this testing, I plan to submit a PR back to the madrone lab repo for the libusb changes required.

as for integrating into matron, thats not that difficult… depending upon how deep you want to go :slight_smile:

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#2520

I started looking at CM3+'s and caught myself thinking I’m really only looking for more storage which would be better handled by a thumb drive, bandwidth permitting. Does anyone know the feasibility of external storage being an option in future?

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#2521

my unsubstantiated hunch is that the internal eMMC will be a superior option, given it adds no USB bandwidth and the fact that no UI for in-menu usb drive nav is present (yet).

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#2522

This is probably standard practice to most, but here’s a quick time saver for accessing norns via your terminal, by creating an alias (shortcut) to ssh we@123.456.7.89

add:
alias norns='ssh we@123.456.7.89'

to your ~/.bashrc file (located in your home folder).

Then typing norns into the terminal should connect :beers:

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#2523

Just completed my first Norns project, a midi generative sequencer. I ported an old program of mine from Max 4 Live. It took a fraction of the time to complete in Norns and quickly surpassed the M4L version in functionality. It plays well with my Eurorack rig or midi synthesizers.

It’s no hyperbole to say that Norns is a revolution in my musical workflow. Finally, I feel I can quickly code my own custom generative instruments or really any idea that comes to mind. The minimal UI forces me to focus on what is most important.

My sincere thanks to @tehn and everyone who is contributing to the platform. This is the most amazing device I never knew I needed.

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#2524

Lets see it :slight_smile:

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#2525

20 characters of ditto

#2526

Yep, I’ll post a video when I have a chance

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#2527

Not quite ready to share the code yet (which is why I’m not posting this in Library) but I was excited to get this working and wanted to share.

I made, what I’m referring to as, a circles sequencer. You can use encoders 2 and 3 to move a cursor around. Key 3 will drop a circle that starts growing. A circle will burst if it touches another circle or gets too big. I’ve hooked it up to the PolyPerc engine for this test. The note that’s played when a circle bursts is determined by its y position and the amplitude is determined by its size. Really enjoying Norns. Thank you to everyone that worked on it!

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#2528

Since this is a beginner thread, can someone explain to me in a nutshell what Monome is? I see this all over here, and I’m so confused. Is Norns the same the thing?

EDIT… Oh Norns is made by Monome. Its just a computer? Why not just use a laptop?

Monome Beginner Questions
Norns: help
#2529

i might suggest more specific questions, as we attempt to give the “nutshell” version both on the main site and in the very extensive approaching thread where i slowly introduced norns over an entire week. check those out first.

#2530

Cool thnx. Yeah it appears my nutshell request is a bit broad considering you have a whole ecosystem here.

I’m relatively new to modular and this forum, and its all very fascinating indeed, but the sub niches of stuff is overwhelming too.

#2531

It may be useful to note that “monome” is the name of the company that makes things (grid, arc, norns, modules, etc.).

Some years ago, the (first?) thing they made was a grid device and people often referred to the grid as “a monome”. In the present time, as you’ve observed, there’s an ecosystem of things, not just the grid.

#2532

monome is also

  • two people, sometimes three
  • an idea
  • a place where people gather
  • friends old and new
  • a particular spirit
  • a color seen and unseen
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#2533

This is exactly why its so confusing to the outsider. Is this the intent? If its a product I want to know what it does how I can use it. To me it just seems like a really obfuscated version of a laptop and midi controllers that run things that Max, Ableton etc can already do. Sorry, I’ve come from the land of guitar forums and people talking endlessly about the mythical Klon pedals and Dumble amps and have seen many cult that has grown around gear, so I’m just wary of that sort of hype speak.

#2534

monome devices have the ability to be extremely minimal, that’s something that sets Norns and the Grid apart from something like Ableton and Push. They are intentionally ambiguous to allow for the user to define them if they want (or you can use other people’s programs/scripts on Norns for example). A lot of what Norns does has been contributed by different developers that are part of the community, rather than a large corporate entity.

#2535

@909one

the offical description linked above seems clear enough: “norns is a small, portable sound computer.” that page continues to list technical specifications and so on. there is also the norns software stack which is likewise well documented.

there are other small, portable sound computers in production. you are maybe asking after specific reasons why anyone would want such a thing (philsophical, pragmatic, &c.) that sounds like a good subject for its own forum topic.

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#2536
  • Laptops cost more money.
  • My laptops don’t have three programmable encoders with higher resolution than MIDI
  • My laptop’s sound card requires a separate power supply

Norns is a special purpose computer. It’s rad.

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#2537

Sorry, I shouldn’t make judgements before understanding something new. It seems very interesting, just trying to wrap my brain around the ecosystem

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