#42

I just got a Mutable Instruments Peaks from a friend in exchange for shooting his engagement photos. I was looking forward to using its envelopes for kicks and such so I can use my maths for other purposes, but I keep reaching for the maths for that purpose because its envelope shapes are just frickin’ gorgeous. Is there any way to hack the firmware of peaks to add a control over the curve of the envelopes?

#43

I had one for ages, and it’s great for the functionality in a small space – now I have to use two channels of Blinds to do what one channel could do on the O/A/x2 – but I found the pots were quite sensitive, and when I tried to use it for calibration of a couple of other modules the values were literally impossible to set to what I needed. The movement of the pots wasn’t particularly smooth, so it was difficult to make precise adjustments. Now that I’m trying to keep everything in a 6U 104hp case, the O/A/x2 is gone, and my Maths is in my overflow case (it’s serial no. 5000 and was one of the first modules I bought, so I can’t bring myself to sell it), but I’m thinking of swapping out my Clouds for a mini one to free up some space for more envelopes.

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#44

All the code is on Github and the product page actually explains how to modify the code :
https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/peaks/open_source/

You can also check if the Peaks alternative firmware has stuff you’d be interested in : https://github.com/timchurches/Mutated-Mutables/releases

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#45

If IIRC it could be as simple as messing with the lookup tables in the code. Probably a bit of work still, since the big part is all the “trial and error” until it sounds right to you, but should be doable if you have the right coding skills.

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#46

Just came across this http://www.sinphi.com/synths/miasma/miasma.html via https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=178637. Seems to still be in the prototyping phase though

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#47

That looks VERY interesting. A lot of patching. But a nice clean panel. I am watching with interest!

#48

Miasma is, from what I remember, basically a tweaked layout of the Rampage schematic, FWIW.

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#49

After some more browsing: For envelopes (amongst other things) the Doepfer A-171-2 might be an option.

There are some mods online for this that add Hold, Burst and EOR in case you want to have those as well https://navsmodularlab.blogspot.nl/2015/10/doeper-serge-vcs-expander-schematic.html

#50

Yeah, looks friendlier though! As it stands I am in no hurry to replace my Maths though.

#51

Ah, to my mind it feels more cramped. I also like the vertical faders on my Rampage :wink:

#52

I sold my Triatt a few years ago simply because I didn’t use it often enough. And at the time, its 6hp was taking up valuable space in my 6U case (which was my only case). Recently I picked up an O/A/X2, and it seemed like a good alternative, but the spacing of the knobs makes it a bit hard to use. It functions perfectly for me, but part of me wishes I had kept my Triatt.

#53

I use 2x Functions and an MI Shades, and love it. Maths is nice and I have spent some time with one. The EOR/EOC asymmetry did drive me a little bonkers though.

#54

I started playing around with a digital Befaco Rampage via VCVRack. I wouldn’t give up the Maths, but I like the symmetry of the Rampage. Symmetry is a thing I value. Make Noise definitely lopsides their designs. Doesn’t make me want to get rid of my “Make Noise 4 Life” tattoo across my belly, but…symmetry…ahhhh…sweet symmetry.

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#55

my choice between Maths and Rampage was determined by “which one turns up 2nd hand sooner.” it was Maths. don’t regret it, always finds a place in what I’m doing. so would Rampage - love all the comparators and yeah the EOR/EOC symmetry.

#56

I was wondering: When you plug something in output A or B of Triatt it’s removed the from mix/output C, in practive there is no real difference vs mixing downwards, right?

I.e if you want 3>1 only plug something in C, if you want 2>1 and 1>1 plug something in output A and output C and if you want 3x 1>1 plug something in every output.
The only difference is there’s no way to get the combined output of A+B without C, but since you can just switch the inputs that not really a problem, right? Or am I missing something?

#57

Exactly - it’s not that different in effect, but it’s one of the obvious differences between the two.

#58

Could anyone who has a Rampage please confirm if the range switches behave the same physically speaking? I’m trying to ascertain whether mine is faulty because the right range switch clicks into position when you toggle the switch but the left feels ropey and does not act detented. Cheers!

#59

Well they should do, both channel A and channel B range switches are identical parts. Of course; detents are just mechanical nubs inside the switch and not all detents are alike. It could be one switch just wasn’t made particularly well.

Note that the range and cycle switches are different - the range switch is ON-OFF-ON (three position) and the cycle switch is ON-ON (two position). I forget if it’s possible to put them the wrong way around.

#60

Thanks for the reply. The cycle switches in the bottom half are fine, the problem is with the left range switch. Rubadub (where I bought it from) tell me this is normal behaviour. I can’t see why this would be the case as the other three switches feel correct and this one feels really crappy. Looking at the manual the three toggles for high , medium and low. There’s no off?

#61

sorry: the technical description of a three-position double-throw switch is ON-OFF-ON - this corresponds to LOW-HIGH-MIDDLE on the rampage. It means the outer positions connect various pins together, and the middle position connects none; what it indicates is that it’s a three position switch, is all. There is, as you say, no off.