#81

I’ve finally managed to watch the video and probably a screen isn’t that necessary :slight_smile:

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#82

I hope not :slight_smile:
the idea is the remote interface can be used to setup and configure your racks,
but then I hope, users will use midi (and cv) to map parameters so that you can then step away from the screen - and just play !

tommorow, you’ll see a video for the Organelle which shows that even with it, I like to map it to a keyboard … this feels more natural to me, when you have a limited UI space like the Organelle.
(though its handy on the Organelle when your away from a big keyboard/controller)

on Thursday, when the PI version is released, theres a video that shows you how to do this, I think its very quick :slight_smile:

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#83

FWIW - I have a DAC board in development for RasPi 3b+ that could be used for Orac or other projects. It’s currently built around the norns 3-encoder/3-buttons/oled-display (ssd1322) concept, but could be used without those things.

I will try to get my write-up/post on this board together over the weekend. It will eventually be a DIY thing, but documentation takes me a long time so I can’t say when. :slight_smile:

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#84

this would be very cool…

any chance of an extra one or two encoders?
the Organelle has 4 parameters on screen at any one time, so it be a very natural fit, if your board had 4 encoders for values :slight_smile:
(5 is a bonus, as the Organelle has an encoder for the menu, but this could be ‘doubled up’ with on of the others, using shortcut button)

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#85

anything is possible :grin: (but obvs would need a pcb redesign)

I’ll maybe send you a PM and see what sort of layout might make sense. Also curious how organelle does screen stuff

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#86

Great stuff! Working on something with a similar DNA. Happy to have a chat if you want!?
Also happy to send you one of the dev boards i recently released: http://cdm.link/2019/03/dadamachines-doppler-fpga-open-music-hardware/

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#87

couple more videos :slight_smile:

New features and overview of Orac 2.0

Orac 2.0 for the Organelle

download links Orac 2.0 for Organelle in video descriptions
tommorow will be PI day, and friday eurorack day :slight_smile:

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#88

I am very excited about this and cant wait to dig in. Thank you so much for all of your hard work!!

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#89

I am very excited to dig into all this

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#90

and today is PIday … (hmm should have released on Friday :wink: )

this video goes thru how to install and things like midi mapping etc.

however, once the releases are all out of the way, Im going to do a ‘getting started with Orac’ video, to help get new users ‘hit the ground running’ - as i think there are a few gaps in current videos.
for now, Id recommend my first Orac 1.0 video, and loopops video, see my playlist… for more of an overview - its still very relevant, even though its for the Organelle.

you’ll see Im recommending PatchboxOS, as its really is fantastic, and Ive worked with Blokas so the install of Orac is really easy.

of course you can use your own distro if you wish, and if there is a demand I’ll upload the debian package for raspbian… of you can create your own easily from my repo, because its all open source.
https://github.com/thetechnobear/orac (currently dev branch, but will be master at the weekend!)

again more details as required,
Im basically going to support this over at the blokas forum, as this seems to make most sense for now.

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Adapting Norns OS To Hardware Drum Multipad
VST without a computer? Or, Piano in a box?
#91

Aand, it’s installed! Tonight I’ll figure out the remote client stuff :slight_smile:

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#92

Is there a recommended “safely shut down” procedure?

#93

with pisound?
if so, patchboxOS has it assigned to one of the button actions - i think holding it down to a few seconds (can’t remember how many)
but if you run patchbox-config , and go to the button menu, it will tell you how the button actions are assigned (and you can also change them to how you would like them to be)

#94

Doesn’t seem to be assigned by default. But I can fix that.

Theoretically.

I selected “hold 3 seconds” to assign it there, but doing so immediately crashed patchbox-config. :smile:

I’ll try again a bit later. Right now, I have to find my phone so I can manually take a screenshot.

edit:
Yeah, just trying to get the list of options crashes out of patchbox-config. I can list the interactions, but listing or assigning actions is a no go.

-shrug-

I’ll follow up with Blokas – this is very much not your problem.

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#95

Wow, it’s very cool! I made a simple arpie that feeds into braids that feeds into clouds patch and I had a lot of fun last night. Hats off!

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#96

Odd , i was assigning button actions without issue the other day :confused:

(But perhaps may be a small bug , in fairness they rushed out the new module feature for Orac)

As you say follow up with Blokas they are really helpful/responsive.

@AlessandroBonino cool stuff :slight_smile:

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#97

ok, final release day :slight_smile:

Orac 2.0 on Eurorack , specifically for the Bela Salt and Qubit Nebulae

video contains install instructions and how to use cv modulation, and description has the all important download links :slight_smile:

this is quite an exciting area for me, as its a bit different given the CV modulation and input.
the idea is it makes your module a kind of multi-purpose module, but one that you define.
Ive found it a lot of fun, and Im looking forward to exploring this with some specific CV modules.

as I said earlier, Im going try to make some time to put together a ‘getting started’ video to cover more general usage - but for now take a look at my Orac playlist for other videos which do a good job for 1.0, for which most is still applicable.

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Qu-Bit Nebulae V2
#98

very curious about this!

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#99

This is one of the coolest and most exciting open source music software projects IMO.

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#100

this is awsome! well done the technobear again. :upside_down_face:

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