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

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?

eclectics · 2024-06-21T12:26:40.261Z

if you have mirack, you can add a midi trigger output module; send the cv via ES-9 into mirack with an audio in , then through the midi trigger output module to convert to midi, out from mirack into aum for routing to koala.

soysos · 2024-06-21T12:36:36.330Z

Have you considered just using Koala’s own sequencer? I use it self contained on my phone and either sequenced by Drambo or itself on the ipad.

clwilla · 2024-06-22T03:37:41.869Z

Yes, but the goal is to use generatively created triggers made by the synth to trigger long form samples like spoken word or field recordings without using a CV > midi conversion module.

I criminally underutilize the iPad for its musical capabilities. For me it’s essentially a digital mixer and recorder, and not much else. I know I’m missing out on lots of good interactive potential and musical capabilities, but that’s just not how I’ve used it.

eclectics:

if you have mirack, you can add a midi trigger output module; send the cv via ES-9 into mirack with an audio in , then through the midi trigger output module to convert to midi, out from mirack into aum for routing to koala.

Perfect. Sounds simple enough. Thanks.

Musictubes · 2024-06-22T04:31:24.693Z

What stand(s) are you using for your iPad? I seem to recall seeing a different stand on some of the livestreams. I need something for my 13” iPad.

clwilla · 2024-06-22T05:31:53.773Z

I’ve been using this one for several years. I use it in Landscape orientation. Works great. Cheaper on Amazon.

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