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Re: beatseqr Kickstarter 2011 preplanning

Ian Page-Echols — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:23:54 -0000

I'd be down for the kit+case+mega (though you might add a kit+case without mega option). I've started looking into what it would take to do this myself and I'm more impressed now with what you've gotten done.

Re: beatseqr Kickstarter 2011 preplanning

stevecooley — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:11:02 -0000

that's awesome! I'm planning on starting the roll out maybe middle of january 2011. I got the green light from kickstarter, but it was like 2 weeks before thanksgiving, and it seems a little nutty to try to get people to commit to the contribution levels I'm planning on ... right before the holidays. So i figured I'd roll it out after. Not sure how it's going to go, but that's why I'm posting up my concept... so I can hopefully get some feedback before. Hey, you're the next stop on the beatseqr LA tour! :)

Re: beatseqr Kickstarter 2011 preplanning

Mojo — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:35:26 -0000

Steve, I would love to help you fund your project. I can't give a lot, but I can give something. When does the funding begin and is PayPal a possibility?

Re: Announcements • Steppa v0.5

stevecooley — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:18:53 -0000

definitely! I'm down, and I know that the other guys are coming back to town soon... so yeah! (well, one of them is... I dunno what's up with the other one, gotta find out.)

Re: Announcements • Steppa v0.5

Mark Pauley — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:52:54 -0000

It sounds silly, but the Click Track really is the easiest way to sync any setup involving computers. Computers can't fake the funk when it comes to audio input or output, so you get really tight timing with really low jitter.

Take it from me, the self-appointed sync miser!

By the way, it was real fun to jam with you Haptic Synapses guys. I'm getting more requests to do it again!

Re: Beatseqr version 4 function layout

stevecooley — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:24:30 -0000

if you're looking for a version 3.x cross reference, here it is:

http://www.beatseqr.com/blo...

Re: beatseqr at World Maker Faire New York 2010

Woody Poulard — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:38:29 -0000

Let me know when your coming, i would love to stop by your booth with my beatseqr

Re: case design updates

stevecooley — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:55:54 -0000

Regarding the case design: yes, I can release the top panel design for this version of the circuit board. The rest of the case has been a big work in progress so there not much to release. But as far as holes for buttons and faders, no problemo.

Re: case design updates

stevecooley — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:53:42 -0000

Initially i was using a silicone with a shored hardness of a10 which was very squishy. Now i'm using a shore hardness value of a40 and the silicone buttons are very firm. There us some give, but they're not squishy at all. It's much much harder to work with but the results are much better.

Re: case design updates

Mowcius — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:50 -0000

Great work. How soft are the silicone buttons? They look a bit like they would be very soft and jelly like but I presume not so much as you have been using them :p

I was wondering if you would be willing to post the design files for the case?

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

stevecooley — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:49:02 -0000

I have new improved circuit boards on order. They should be showing up in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure to post up when they're ready!

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

E. — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:40:46 -0000

Thanks Steve! You most def answered my questions! ;) When will it be available for sell, if u plan more than limited piece production that is? Will you also be able to ship abroad or only US for now?!

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

Derek Scott — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:41:32 -0000

@E.D: Yep...Steppa is open source, for sure. The zip file should have both the application versions (Leopard and Snow Leopard, as well as the raw max/msp patch). I know there can be many improvements to the app, and probably better ways to do certain things than the way I implemented them.

@Matias: Yes, I have made it work with the drum rack before. Totally works.

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

Codey Christensen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:46:49 -0000

I was on the verge of building exactly this! I've got half the parts. I'm definitely going to grab a kit as soon as they're available. Is there a waiting list, or will it just be first come first serve?

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

stevecooley — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:49:10 -0000

Hey there. Yes, it works with pretty much any DAW that accepts midi in data. Logic works really well with beatseqr/steppa. The midi note number selector mode for the faders was engineered specifically to reach all of the instruments in ultrabeat. The ESX24 should be no problem at all as the sequencer engine that Steppa is just spits out a midi loop in a standard format that the ESX24 is fine using. For clarity, when you create the groove, you're creating it outside of the sequencer included in logic, so you're using Logic as the sound source and externally sequencing it with beatseqr and steppa. You can, however, record the midi note data as it's coming in realtime with logic, so that's pretty cool. That equates to live performance capture that you can go back and edit as desired. The max/msp patch is created and maintained by Derek Scott, so I defer to him as to if he wants to open source it. I know he's considering it. I'll ask him to chime in on this topic.

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

E.D — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:42:43 -0000

Hey Steve!
I found about your product after reading a very interesting article on CreativeDigitalMusic website. I also saw your video posted about the V3 of the Beatseqr and i was quite impressed by how easy to use this tool is. I do assume it's compatible with any DAW. I for example use Logic, and i've been wondering if there are any troubleshoots if using it combined to the ultrabeat or esx24 of logic. For example i can load any sample on the ultrabeat & then create the groove with the beatseqr ? Also does it have an open script for MAX/MSP? (i've recently got into that as well and exploring new boudries!)
Any answer will be much appreciated!!
Kind Greets,
E.

Re: silicone keypad prototype!

stevecooley — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:20:20 -0000

right, I'm using an LED Tact button under the keypad. I'd prefer to have a more advanced system, but keypads using the technology you mention cost thousands of dollars just to produce any quantity. Maybe if I get a bunch of customers it will make sense, but until then, I'm looking into doing what I can at home.

Re: silicone keypad prototype!

diyorgtfo — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:56:41 -0000

how did you use this keypad? since there is no embedded conductive carbon, i assume they are depressing mechanical switches? can you embed leds somehow?

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

stevecooley — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:42:29 -0000

Most certainly you can! Derek can chime in with more info on this topic.

Re: One version 3 beatseqr for sale

Matias Rapacioli — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:43:07 -0000

Can i use it with the drum rack of ableton live??

Re: Qorser demo video #1

stevecooley — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:48:34 -0000

indeed it does have a swing function. A whole knob for swing, in fact. :)

Re: Qorser demo video #1

0=0 — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:50:47 -0000

it seems like it has a swing function!

Re: silicone keypad prototype!

stevecooley — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:17:03 -0000

I'm using a buildyourcnc.com blacktoe 2'x4' ... and it's pretty awesome. :) So far it seems to run very consistently, no loss of steps, no backlash, repeatable gcode runs.

What I'm discovering is that your experience with a CNC mill or router will be greatly affected by your ability to use CAM software. If your CNC machine is running correctly, it should be the least interesting part of what you're doing, and you'll spend most of your time setting up tool paths in your CAM software. So, the CNC router is a blacktoe, and my CAM software is Sheetcam, and finally, I'm using Mach3 to interpret gcode to the breakout board.

Re: silicone keypad prototype!

Ryan — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:52:48 -0000

What cnc are you using? How do you like it?

Re: beatseqr on etsy

krztoff — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:07:48 -0000

*happy dance* !!!! <- !