[cheat codes 2] (rev 240301 LTS13.2)

tteejj · 2021-10-19T03:12:27.402Z

This is incredible! You make it all look so easy. Can’t wait to give it a try!

tournesol · 2021-10-20T16:05:41.677Z

So im doing the great musichackspace CC2 course. One question: In Timing/Rec mode I do not have “Distro” as an option. only “Loose” or “Bars:2”. Any hints ?

dani_derks · 2021-10-20T16:20:38.972Z

ayyy glad you’re digging in!

bars replaced distro during an update after the workshops – same function, different (and clearer) name. bars will clamp recording down to the specified number of bars, which can be changed by holding K1 while turning E3

tournesol · 2021-10-20T20:23:28.416Z

One more newbie question is it be possible to see duration of recording selection in beats/bars, when being in one shot recording mode ? So that you would clearly be able to see how many bars or beats you are about to record.

dani_derks · 2021-10-20T21:00:12.557Z

not currently, but a super good idea! i’ll add it to the coming update, but if you want to edit your local copy, change this line of cheat_codes_2/lib/main_menu.lua:

github.com

dndrks/cheat_codes_2/blob/e152898de8861789f5ae8ea07527026b078dda36/lib/main_menu.lua#L156

    
      
              local rate_mod = rs[params:get("live_buff_rate")]
              local display_start = pad.mode == 1 and ((util.round(pad.start_point,0.0001)-off)*rate_mod) or ((util.round(pad.start_point,0.0001))-off)
              local display_end = pad.mode == 1 and (((pad.end_point == 8.99 and 9 or pad.end_point)-off) * rate_mod) or (pad.end_point-off)
              screen.text_right("s: "..string.format("%.4g",display_start).."s | e: "..string.format("%.4g",display_end).."s")
            elseif page.loops.sel == 4 then
              local off = ((rec.focus-1)*8)+1
              local mults = {1,2,4}
              local mult = mults[params:get("live_buff_rate")]
              local display_live_start = string.format("%.4g",(util.round(rec[rec.focus].start_point,0.0001)-off)*mult)
              local display_live_end = string.format("%.4g",(rec[rec.focus].end_point-off)*mult)
              screen.text_right("s: "..display_live_start.."s | e: "..display_live_end.."s")
            end
          end
          
          
-- waveform testing
          if page.loops.sel < 4 then
          
          
  local pad;
            if bank[page.loops.sel].focus_hold then
              pad = bank[page.loops.sel][bank[page.loops.sel].focus_pad]
            elseif page.loops.frame == 1 then

to:

if params:get("rec_loop_enc_resolution") <= 2 then
  screen.text_right("s: "..display_live_start.."s | e: "..display_live_end.."s")
else
  screen.text_right("duration: "..util.round((display_live_end - display_live_start)/clock.get_beat_sec(),0.01).." beats" )
end

and then whenever you set params > loops + buffers > rec loop enc resolution to one of the beat-quantized values, you’ll see this in the loops display:

loop-dur

tournesol · 2021-10-20T22:38:43.713Z

Amazing, I might give it a try. Thanks a lot.

I am able to midi map the loop star/end points. But have not found a way to midi map the entire loop window, so you can move the loop window around, maintaining the same loop length. Is there a way to do this ? Thanks.

lleicamun · 2021-10-24T16:04:03.580Z

Hey there, I’ve updated Norns just like a week ago and now when I power Norns on with cheat codes, the grid doesn’t lights up, so I have to restart Norns every time to let grid works.
Any advice? That’s not a proper issue of course, but that’s it …

Cheers!

DegradedEcho · 2021-10-26T00:49:37.256Z

I’ve run into a midi problem occurring only within cc2. When mapping loop start and end points to knobs on my launch control, after working briefly the launch control switches banks (it has 8 banks which can be selected by pressing bank and pad 1-8). When I switch back to the bank I used to setup the mapping reverts to working briefly before switching bank again, different bank each time, usually 2 or 7. Only loop start/end cause this. Same behaviour regardless of which knobs I assign or which loop (a,b,c).

I’ve tried updating shield and re-mapping cc2, tried updating launch pad and loaded fresh blank templates. Tried diving through shield settings as deep as I know how. Launch control mappings are working sweet everywhere else within cc2 and other scripts. What d’ya reckon?

dani_derks · 2021-10-26T01:14:11.931Z

hi all, hope everyone’s well

tournesol:

midi map the entire loop window, so you can move the loop window around, maintaining the same loop length. Is there a way to do this ?

currently, you can use the macros to do this! on the same macro, set one param to start (delta) and another to end (delta), then MIDI-map the macro via PARAMETERS. when the value changes positively, the start and end will increment together (and decrement when the value changes negatively). arc, MIDI Fighter Twister, or the Faderfox EC4 are all able to pull this off natively because they don’t need to work in absolutes – they’re able to send delta values, which the script can apply to the start/end points. but macros should get you close!

lleicamun:

when I power Norns on with cheat codes, the grid doesn’t lights up, so I have to restart Norns every time to let grid works

huh! so if you press a grid key when it’s in this state, nothing registers? either way, i’m not able to reproduce this issue – sounds like the norns might be underpowered and perhaps the USB bus is getting overloaded at boot. happy to keep testing with more detail about your setup, though!

DegradedEcho:

midi problem

that’s a strange one, perhaps crosstalk in the MIDI routings – i’d check the following PARAMETERS to make sure there are no conflicts:

MIDI note / OP-Z setup:
MIDI encoder setup
pad to note setup

if you can DM me more details about your setup (you’re using other MIDI devices to control cheat codes, yeah?), happy to check it out further!

DegradedEcho · 2021-10-26T01:21:33.372Z

Thanks so much dan, you really are super. I do use lpm3 and opz to jive with cc2 but have tested without these and the problem persists. Could be a hangover from using these however. When I get home I’ll investigate those parameters further and if I’m unable to work it out (can’t find where in those params I’ve made an error) I’ll get at ya via dm

dani_derks · 2021-10-26T01:24:48.651Z

DegradedEcho:

Could be a hangover from using these however.

yeah, i’ll also be sure to do a MIDI-centric audit once this update is wrapped, but please lmk what you find – though don’t stress, i can likely sort it out once i have a sec to focus on it. i’d imagine others would’ve brought it up if it were a pervasive thing, but perhaps it’s just the perfect cocktail of devices + settings

DegradedEcho · 2021-10-26T01:28:09.855Z

You are just so super cool and I adore the sounds you make!

dani_derks · 2021-10-26T01:58:23.167Z

thx so much for the kindness, warmth + positivity @DegradedEcho – super meaningful to end the night all fuzzy

stoked to hear the sounds you’re making!!

lleicamun · 2021-10-26T12:33:29.674Z

Hey @dani_derks thanks for the reply, maybe could be overpowering as all the USB are connected (WiFi/Grid/16n/Crow) and I didn’t change this setup for a while now.
I’ll try to power Norns with less devices connected at startup …

To answer your question about the grid, if I press the pads the lights go up and nothing more.

Thanks!

dani_derks · 2021-10-26T13:48:38.966Z

lleicamun:

all the USB are connected (WiFi/Grid/16n/Crow)

ah, yeah – i think a powered USB hub would do wonders here.
lemme know if you run into any further trouble!

SPIKE · 2021-10-26T21:54:22.577Z

just to chime in…

i had many a problem when i first started using norns with all the accessories causing power issues.
my post in the friends of norns should help you sort all that out.

Friends of norns: gear, accessories, etc Equipment

I have been asked a few times about different accessories that I use for my norns rig so here are my norns EDC items and links to procure such things! so… Here are a few of the things I use that make for a very comfortable norns environment. norns stands: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B081Q1RH8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 powered USB hub https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TPMEOYM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 also a note about the USB Hub…

lleicamun · 2021-10-27T18:46:01.497Z

Hey hey, same thing happens with only grid connected to Norns.
I have to re-select CC2 to let the Grid works … As i said it’s nothing too bad, it’s a very quick workaround, but …
Oh and I didn’t specified, in the original post, Norns is always connected to its original power cable.
Maybe i can try to uninstall/install CC2 and see what happens as soon as i’m at home.

Thanks @SPIKE! i read your post in that topic months ago

Update: I think this situation is determined by the Gridkey Mod, as I’m experiencing the same with different scripts
Sorry for the misunderstanding!

benwild · 2021-11-05T13:41:21.615Z

Hi CCC ! (cheat code community)

I’d like to go further with CC2.

Has anyone tried to synchronize CC2 with a Blooper ? Do you have a specific setup for this ?

Also i was wondering if you can randomize the pads of a sequence like the randomize option of the arp ?

Have a good week-end everyone !

Ben

bc3 · 2021-11-05T15:12:37.783Z

Seems like there would be two options for syncing:

Midi out of norns using a USB to midi din adapter (then another adapter to go 5 pin din to 1/4" TRS midi into blooper).
Use crow module in conjunction with norns to send clock out and into Blooper.

benwild · 2021-11-05T15:34:11.545Z

bc3:

5 pin din

Thanks ! The option 1 seems the most convenient for me (using crow means using a modular system, right ?). I was thinking to that : norns > midi hub > chase bliss audio midi device > TRS cable into the blooper
Have you tried this chain ? Does it work ?