Let's talk about your ios and modular integration methods!

soysos · 2023-01-24T22:57:32.378Z

I haven’t used the Erica MIDI<->CLK for a couple reasons.
I’m not really using the Generator X set up as lead clock anymore, usually opting for AUM of Drambo as host and leader. That way I can send MIDI clock and also send/receive Ableton Link.
I generally want my ipad as the center timing source, not the modular.

JES · 2023-01-26T01:55:19.330Z

rens:

i have an ES-8 which i use for audio but as far as i can tell it wont do MIDI

I think it works with the MIDI breakout, but I just send CV out of it.

EDIT:

I’m looking for some help.

I have a FH-2 but it can’t be in two cases at once. So I’m trying to use another utility to send midi from my Linnstrument to CV outs of the ES-8 or ES-3.

My desired setup over 8 outs:

Pitch, gate, velocity, aftertouch, y axis, pitch2, gate2, aftertouch2. This is how my FH-2 is set up.

I tried CoVariant but have found the calibration wonky. I should be getting a straight line on my Mutable Plaits and instead it’s all jagged. I’m also a little confused about how to assign aftertouch and y axis across multiple channels.

I tried MiRack and the channel assignment is easy and it pretty much “just works”, but I can’t seem to figure out how to adjust pitch bend range and even at 48 half steps it’s a bit off, so for melodic playing everything sounds a bit off.

ghostclub · 2023-08-27T20:15:35.793Z

eblomquist:

What are folks liking for iOS pitch sequencing in Aum including for modular?

I am enjoying Xynthesizer, Fugue Machine, Rozeta, and Snake Bud.

But I’m hoping to find something that does longer song like sequences.

I’m curious what ended up working for you? I’m in a similar situation currently - I’ve been enjoying many of the generative iOS apps, but the next step is to add more structure and longer, changing sequences.

I have Xequence, which is great but lacks AUv3 (although it works perfectly alongside AUM using Ableton Link). I’ve also considered Atom 2, but it doesn’t seem to be getting updates anymore, which could be a concern.

I’m not hugely fond of the DAW-like linear sequencing/piano rolls that both apps rely on. And I’d prefer something a bit more perfomable - structured, but with the ability to have hands-on control over transitions.

Is there anything else I should be looking at? Maybe an Ableton-style MIDI clip launcher like LK?

This will really help me to stop lusting after a Rene. I don’t need more gear!

eblomquist · 2023-08-27T22:19:34.883Z

I’m honestly not settled on anything in particular yet.

I’m juggling too many things at the same time to make much progress on any of them

I’m still mostly using Snakebud, Fugue Machine and Rosetta Perticles…

eclectics · 2023-08-31T23:51:24.853Z

You might want to look at using Mozaic between the linnstrument and the cv generator – it would allow you to filter incoming midi and map/adjust values as desired to make it work better with the cv generator, and you could do things like take y axis from multiple channels on linnstrument and average them, or use max/min value as desired.

clwilla · 2023-09-01T02:16:22.855Z

I have fairly extensive interaction between my modular, iPad, and external FX. I route all midi through AUM in their awesome midi matrix. I use an ES-9 to interface between the synth and iPad. All recording is done in AUM.

I would explain it more, but it’s too complicated to do that way. I can answer questions though.

DatGood · 2023-09-01T09:16:37.223Z

@eblomquist @ghostclub
Yeah, +1 for LK from Imaginando

MGFM · 2023-09-01T10:12:50.377Z

This sounds similar to how I use the iPad and I’ve made a little video about it:

eblomquist · 2023-12-18T16:42:40.122Z

Does anyone have any experience with the 2HP MIDI module? It is said to be class compliant with Mac and PC but silent as to iOS.

It is reasonably priced for what I am looking for but I’d rather know if it will work before I order one…

DatGood · 2023-12-18T17:00:42.942Z

I don’t own one but I would say that if it states that it is “class compliant” then it will most definitely work with iOS. Appropriate dongle will be required according to your iOS device.

eblomquist · 2023-12-18T17:11:08.786Z

Presumably an appropriate USB hub could work as a dongle?

It’s an iPad Air4

Noisetrees · 2023-12-18T18:17:58.882Z

It’s a class compliant MIDI device so it should work on any OS or MIDI host that can handle class compliant devices. iOS and iPadOS handle these things nicely. For the iPad Air you most likely need a CCK as it’s lightning, right? Also, not all devices play nicely if there’s a hub between them.

eblomquist · 2023-12-18T18:24:16.773Z

Actually it’s usb c

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Noisetrees · 2023-12-18T18:28:32.426Z

Ah true, the newer ones joined the pro with USB C. Sweet, then it of course needs no CCK and might even work with a hub. At least my pro works very well with many USB MIDI devices through a hub.

clwilla · 2023-12-19T19:00:52.880Z

I connect my modular to my iPad via an ES-9 and the CalDigit TS-4.

Any midi that needs to come out is via CoVariant.

I use a Befaco CV Thing and Midi Link Sync to clock AUM from Pam’s.

Robotoo · 2024-05-11T23:10:27.830Z

I’d like to use my ipad with my eurorack, but I don’t have space in the rack for interface module. Are there any external audio interfaces that could be used to send/receive cv as well as audio?

MGFM · 2024-05-11T23:25:41.389Z

There’s a presonus soundcard I had for a while which has DC coupled outputs you can use to send out CV from bitwig etc. I can’t remember exactly what it was but had 10 in and 10 out, was effectively similar to the expert sleepers

Noisetrees · 2024-05-12T08:06:16.767Z

Any DC coupled class compliant USB interface will do the job. Another option is to build a little interface case with, say, a 4ms Pod 34x which fits the deep ES modules.

Sweetwater has a list from 2022

shellfritsch · 2024-05-12T14:44:15.385Z

Robotoo:

receive cv

many standalone audio interfaces that can output cv do not have dc coupled inputs - so be sure to verify if this feature is important to you.

clwilla · 2024-05-14T03:10:12.146Z

I use ES-9 straight into AUM. It’s worth the space it requires, IMO.

In fact, how my main synth is set up, I can’t even use my synth at all without plugging in the iPad. Since I’m in AUM anyways, it’s super easy to just hit record when something cool is happening.

Of course I’m still searching for a solution to what should be a simple problem….

I want to use Koala as a sample player. Not for drums or beats, but just for triggering mostly spoken audio clips.

I know I can send CV into the iPad via the interface, but I’m not at all sure how to convert that trigger to a midi note for Koala playback.

Generally I would use the Befaco CV Thing which makes it pretty easy. But this is for a travel synth where space is a premium and I’d like to use software.

How do I do this?