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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Sound Banks (Funkyfli bank is back for PreenFM2)

« on: December 14, 2013, 05:09:44 PM »

Hi Xavier,
  unfortunately, I haven't even ordered the parts yet.  I will keep you posted with the patches when I get it going.

Martin

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: PreenFM mk2 : Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: December 26, 2012, 03:10:32 AM »

  I think the reason a good editor is hard to create is that each operator plays a significant role in the sound and a different role depending on the algorithm.  In the subtractive sense, an operator takes the part of an oscillator, a filter, an output amplifier, a wave shaper or an lfo and could also be only one of many.  To limit an editor to one operator at a time is like limiting an editor to only one of those parts at a time.
  I'm not sure you could improve the PreenFM editor much at all without adding a significant amount of knobs.  It's quite easy to use with a printout of the algorithms in hand.  Though, eight knobs might be a bit better than four. 
  For a 'transition layer' you'd have to determine what operator played what part and was important based on the output.  Sounds like a significant amount of work. 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: PreenFM mk2 : Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: December 03, 2012, 11:38:29 PM »

I'm willing to compromise    Just keep the Operators and the Algorithm control... only 53 knobs!!!  I think I might be discovering WHY there is no good hardware FM editor.    It would be cheaper to invest in a giant touchscreen.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: PreenFM mk2 : Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: December 03, 2012, 03:41:20 AM »

Thanks    But I had a rethink.    The big problem with getting a useful hardware programmer for an FM synth is knowing the flow of operators.  So, I had an idea and this is what I want... 74 knobs and 8 buttons!  And red LED arrows that light up to point the way 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: PreenFM mk2 : Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: December 02, 2012, 04:52:01 AM »

Here's a quick mockup for the current PreenFM.  40 knobs and 4 buttons.  I'm not sure you'd gain that much on top of the current easy to navigate editor.  Does the MidiBox support NRPN numbers? 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: PreenFM mk2 : Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: November 28, 2012, 06:03:42 AM »

An FM Synth with a full hw editor?  That's crazy!!! 

Martin.

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: Build a PreenFM from PCB with chinese maple clone

« on: November 21, 2012, 11:47:13 PM »

Nice!  I like the wooden paneling.  It must have been fun loading the OS with those buttons 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: November 19, 2012, 03:23:14 AM »

I've used the volume knob.  Most of the time it is at maximum.  I won't miss it.   

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: November 18, 2012, 05:48:15 PM »

   Absolutely essential in ruining dinner.

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: November 17, 2012, 07:09:06 PM »

I had to put a hole in the back for the usb plug, add MIDI sockets and move the audio socket to the panel...

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Continuing the discussion from the Mutable Instruments forum

« on: November 16, 2012, 11:31:59 PM »

Oh...  Can't wait!
Will this newer chip give you room to implement some anti-aliasing?

I would love to see phase distortion in a diy synth.  At least one where you could edit the phase 'envelope' of the sine wave and create your own oscillator shapes.  Of course, this wouldn't be FM anymore. 

Martin.

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: October 17, 2012, 05:28:01 PM »

That was the idea. ... No so much the result.

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: October 16, 2012, 06:32:38 PM »

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: October 16, 2012, 06:32:08 PM »

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PreenFM1 (the blue one) / Re: PreenFM in a box!

« on: October 16, 2012, 06:31:25 PM »

Sorry, no other large photos of the front panel.  The closer I get to 'straight on' the worse the glare I get back from the flash and the worse the blur. (cheap camera)
Edit:  got one...



As for the flower field, please use it.    I spent too many hours on it just to end up on one box.  Here is the inkscape file of the graphics... (split up)

You'll need this font... http://www.dafont.com/perfect-dos-vga-437.font

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