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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: July 15, 2023, 06:23:21 PM »

@Xavier does this version include the optimizations from p3_timefx_9.bin ?

No only 2 modificaition i made.

i'm going to post the latest version in the paraphonic fx thread, so we can finalize those developments.

Sounds good

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: July 12, 2023, 11:32:29 PM »

Firmware 1.01.
You can use MENU + Encoder in the mixer volume page to change other linked instruments at the same time.
"Linked" = output on same DAC.

1.01 also have a bug fix that corrupted the preset name when using with the PC/MAC editor.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: July 12, 2023, 11:06:04 PM »

That could work.
MENU + encoder would modify all instruments volume linked to the same Output pair.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: July 09, 2023, 07:44:39 PM »

Have you tried to turn on Compressor on some instruments ?
That was my first motivation to add the compressor : to control clipping.

Some FX, especially LP/HP with high resonance, can have unpredictable impact on volume.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Mixer select from midi

« on: July 07, 2023, 07:45:05 AM »

You can

“Recall Mixer files from midi”  this could be really fun and useful. Neat idea.

You can already do that.
Toltekradiation try to find an easier method.

Today to select a mixer from midi :
Send CC#0  = 1
Send CC#32 = the mixer file number [0-127]
Then program change will load a mixer from the bank you selected with CC#32.

To go back to preset selection :
Send CC#0  = 0
Send CC#32 = the preset file number [0-127]
Then program change will load the preset from the bank you selected with CC#32.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: July 07, 2023, 07:40:19 AM »

Hi,
I had to check because i implemented that a long time ago.
"Clipping" is for the sum output before sending the data to the DAC.
So value can it can be
. "1"  - for output 1/2
. "2"  - for output 3/4
. "3" - for output 5/6
It does not mean an instrument is clipping. That can be the sum of the instruments that use this output.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: June 27, 2023, 09:05:54 AM »

Yes that's weird.
I'll take a look at the first 2 patches to see if I see something.
It's possible that some temporary variable were not recalculated is they should after some parameter changes.
Everything is reset and clean after a patch reload which is why it was back on track later on.

Your other points, recording parameters in the seq would require a change of the seq file format and a bit rewrite of how it works. It's unlikely i make some change like this in the near future.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Two suggestions, two bugs and a question

« on: June 19, 2023, 09:01:47 AM »

I have another bug to report Xavier: If you lower the amount of voices an instrument can have to 0 (why is that a thing) while it's playing something, you can get the pfm3 to crash pretty reliably. I always do this by accident

0 voice is a thing, because it disable the instrument. Instruments  with 0 voice are grayed in the mixer.
No CPU is spent on free running LFO and FX for them.
If you use less than 6 instruments it's better to have the ones you don't use set to 0 voice.

Can you share a mix that crash with 0 voice (DFL.MIX) ? And let me know what you send to the instrument ?
Notes only ? CC ? NRPN ?
I just give a quick try, and no crash on my side.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 freezing/ lock up glitch

« on: June 08, 2023, 08:50:59 AM »

The blue led on the back.
It's blinking while the engine is running.

Do you get sound after it does not respond ?
I want to make sure it's not a TFT problem.
You can also try "MENU" + "-" to reset the TFT.
I don't expect it to work, but i want to be 100% sure, it's a crash and not a TFT lock.

Next steps :
. Put it out of the box.
. Double check the soldering points (TFT, SD card, and connection to the control board on the control board AND on the main board)
Latest step :
. Send it to me, i'll take a look, and replace the main board if it's really broker.

 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Mixer select from midi

« on: June 06, 2023, 09:10:02 PM »

I'm not sure what you're trying to do.
Just to get rid of the CC#0 ?

You can try to modify this part
https://github.com/Ixox/preenfm3/blob/master/firmware/Src/midi/MidiDecoder.cpp#L336

Code: [Select]

            newAction.action.param1 = bankNumber[timbres[0]];
            newAction.action.param2 = bankNumberLSB[timbres[0]];

Idea (not tried):

Code: [Select]

            if (newModeEnabled && bankNumber[timbres[0]] == 0 && bankNumberLSB[timbres[0]] == 127) {
                // Load mixer
                newAction.action.param1 = 1;
                // Load mixer from first bank only
                newAction.action.param2 = 0;               
            } else {
                newAction.action.param1 = bankNumber[timbres[0]];
                newAction.action.param2 = bankNumberLSB[timbres[0]];
            }

As written in code comment, that will only load mixxer preset from Mixer bank 1.
But you can also decide that bankNumber >= 64 is mixer and adapt the code.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 freezing/ lock up glitch

« on: June 06, 2023, 08:41:11 PM »

Things to try that could help understanding what the problem is :

. Unplug midi jack
. Try with a different power supply (You use Dc in 9v ?)
. Power over usb
. Flash with a different SD card (and different power suply)

. Does it only freezes in edit mode ?  All mixer pages and the sequencer does work ?

No worry, if we don't find any solution, i'll swap yours with a working board.


EDITED : oh last question : does the blue led on the back stop blinking when it crashes ?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 freezing/ lock up glitch

« on: June 06, 2023, 07:21:30 PM »

I tried turning the machine on with no SD card inserted, crashed as soon as I pressed EDIT.

That's worrying.
You saw the "SD card error #-6#" message ?
All instruments are then set to "sound"  ?
And it crashes when you press edit ?

If it was the SD card, is there any reason for the "edit" button to lock up the machine with no SD card inserted running .110 firmware?

Unless you flash a corrupted firmware from the SD card.

When you say you "loaded" 0.110, you mean you flashed it ? You can see v0.110 in the top right of the menu ?
Just to make sure you did not just copy the firmware to the SD card.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 freezing/ lock up glitch

« on: June 06, 2023, 05:47:12 PM »

Would be interesting to know if it works fine with previous official firmware 0.110 ?
It's possible that editing env with the previous beta make things unstable with 1.0.

1. Can you rename the "mix.dlf" on the SD card (mix2.dfl or something like that, it won't be read anymore)?
That's the default mixer that is loaded.
Rename and not delete in case you want to get it back.

2. You can copy mix.dlf from https://github.com/Ixox/preenfm3/releases/download/v0.105/pfm3_SD.zip
if you want to have some sounds loaded when you turn on your preenfm.


3. If that's not enough :
On Your SD Card : rename "pfm3/" into "pfm3_old/" and copy the content on your computer to make a backup.
Then put he "pfm3/" folder from the zip above.

4. An other idea (i've never seen) : corrupted firmware.
No worry, you can ALWAYS flash the firmware. From the pfm3 bootloader or directly with DFU mode.
But if that's the case, you should use an other SD card.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Power my Preenfm2 with a mobile charger?

« on: June 06, 2023, 09:44:57 AM »

Yes you can.
It will be more noisy than using a power supply because the 5v of the charger directly feed the DAC. But it depends on the mobile charger.
With a 9v power suply there is a stage to lower the voltage that clean up the 5v.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 freezing/ lock up glitch

« on: June 06, 2023, 09:43:29 AM »

I'll take a look at that asap. Thanks for the video.
Do you have the problem only when importing DX7 sysex patch ?