Doepfer

Hello,
On the CGK description it says that midi in is "currently not used."  Would
it be relatively easy to put this to use so that it would take midi signals
from the port rather than the keyboard, so that the keyboard itself could be
used as a midi-to-cv converter when desired?

Thanks,
Monroe


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> Hello,
> On the CGK description it says that midi in is "currently not
> used."  Would
> it be relatively easy to put this to use so that it would take
> midi signals
> from the port rather than the keyboard, so that the keyboard
> itself could be
> used as a midi-to-cv converter when desired?
>
> Thanks,
> Monroe

Christian (the programmer of the A-100CGK firmware) would have added this
feature if it would be possible. Most of the time the microcontroller is
busy with the (dynamic) scanning of the keyboard contacts and has to
calculate the note number (that's easy) and velocity (that's very time
consuming because the time difference between the contacts has to be
measured and from this the velocity calculated, in the worst case for
several keys at the same time). This would lead to timing problems with the
Midi input and that's why this feature is not included.

Best regards
Dieter Doepfer
Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH
hardware@doepfer.de
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Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH
based in Graefelfing/Germany
registered in Munich/Germany, commercial registry HRB 97 399
CEO's: Sibille Heller, Dieter Doepfer
European VAT ID No. DE129329318
website: www.doepfer.com
__________________________________________________________________

What about adding a switch so that the keyboard and the incoming midi data
is not processed at the same time?

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 12:59 AM, <yahoo@doepfer.de> wrote:

>   > Hello,
> > On the CGK description it says that midi in is "currently not
> > used." Would
> > it be relatively easy to put this to use so that it would take
> > midi signals
> > from the port rather than the keyboard, so that the keyboard
> > itself could be
> > used as a midi-to-cv converter when desired?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Monroe
>
> Christian (the programmer of the A-100CGK firmware) would have added this
> feature if it would be possible. Most of the time the microcontroller is
> busy with the (dynamic) scanning of the keyboard contacts and has to
> calculate the note number (that's easy) and velocity (that's very time
> consuming because the time difference between the contacts has to be
> measured and from this the velocity calculated, in the worst case for
> several keys at the same time). This would lead to timing problems with the
> Midi input and that's why this feature is not included.
>
> Best regards
> Dieter Doepfer
> Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH
> hardware@doepfer.de <hardware%40doepfer.de>
> __________________________________________________________
>
> Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH
> based in Graefelfing/Germany
> registered in Munich/Germany, commercial registry HRB 97 399
> CEO's: Sibille Heller, Dieter Doepfer
> European VAT ID No. DE129329318
> website: www.doepfer.com
> __________________________________________________________
>
>  
>


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> What about adding a switch so that the keyboard and the incoming midi data
> is not processed at the same time?

I'll ask Christian if it's possible at all (may be the memory of the PIC
used in the circuit is not sufficient) and how many hours of work would be
required to add this feature to the A-100CGK firmware. In any case it cannot
be realized short-term as there are some other projects that have to be
finalized (e.g. USB version of LMK4, VC DSP effect module A-187-2,
polyphonic Midi-to-CV/Gate interface A-190-3, CV/Gate-to-Midi interface
A-192-2, USB version of CTM64 with LEDs for each button).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

...will there be a possibility to 'crossgrade' exisiting LMK 4s? (just
bought a new one in december and would love the opportunity to use USB
directly :o)

2009/1/30  <yahoo@doepfer.de>:
> finalized (e.g. USB version of LMK4, VC DSP effect module A-187-2,

> ...will there be a possibility to 'crossgrade' exisiting LMK 4s? (just
> bought a new one in december and would love the opportunity to use USB
> directly :o)

The main board and the back panel will have to be replaced. But the USB version of LMK4 will be not available before ~ spring/summer 2009.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

...thank you for the quick reply...

...there is absolutely no hurry from my side ;o)

2009/1/30  <yahoo@doepfer.de>:
> The main board and the back panel will have to be replaced. But the USB
> version of LMK4 will be not available before ~ spring/summer 2009.

Hi 

can I run the A-149-1 and A-149-2 modules from a DIY kit#2? - not sure if they use the 5v or not

I have the same question about the plan B heisenberg generator if anyone happens to know

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The A149-1/2 don't need the +5volt adapter.

Ernst

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM, Richard Scott <richard_scott@rwnc.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi
>
> can I run the A-149-1 and A-149-2 modules from a DIY kit#2? - not sure if
> they use the 5v or not
>
> I have the same question about the plan B heisenberg generator if anyone
> happens to know
>
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neither does the heisenberg (or any other plan b module afaik)

On 30 Jan 2009, at 16:39, achtung_999 wrote:

> The A149-1/2 don't need the +5volt adapter.
>
> Ernst
>
> On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM, Richard Scott  
> <richard_scott@rwnc.co.uk> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > can I run the A-149-1 and A-149-2 modules from a DIY kit#2? - not  
> sure if
> > they use the 5v or not
> >
> > I have the same question about the plan B heisenberg generator if  
> anyone
> > happens to know
> >
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Hello,

Are there any updates to report on this question?  What did Christian say
about having the CGK board switch between taking external midi signals and
taking keyboard signals?

Thanks,
Monroe

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 4:32 AM, <yahoo@doepfer.de> wrote:

>   > What about adding a switch so that the keyboard and the incoming midi
> data
> > is not processed at the same time?
>
> I'll ask Christian if it's possible at all (may be the memory of the PIC
> used in the circuit is not sufficient) and how many hours of work would be
> required to add this feature to the A-100CGK firmware. In any case it
> cannot
> be realized short-term as there are some other projects that have to be
> finalized (e.g. USB version of LMK4, VC DSP effect module A-187-2,
> polyphonic Midi-to-CV/Gate interface A-190-3, CV/Gate-to-Midi interface
> A-192-2, USB version of CTM64 with LEDs for each button).
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>  
>


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> Hello,
>
> Are there any updates to report on this question?  What did Christian say
> about having the CGK board switch between taking external midi signals and
> taking keyboard signals?
>
> Thanks,
> Monroe

It would be possible but require a couple of working hours. To speak the
truth there are some more important software jobs to be finished (currently
Chistian is about to program the firmware for the A-187-1 DSP effects module
with LC display which should be released end of this year). So far nobody
was asking for this feature and the A-100CGK is not really a bestseller. So
I don't think that we will have time to add this feature to the A-100CGK in
the near future.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

I love my a100cgk...  You should all buy one!

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3:00 AM, <yahoo@doepfer.de> wrote:

>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Are there any updates to report on this question? What did Christian say
> > about having the CGK board switch between taking external midi signals
> and
> > taking keyboard signals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Monroe
>
> It would be possible but require a couple of working hours. To speak the
> truth there are some more important software jobs to be finished (currently
> Chistian is about to program the firmware for the A-187-1 DSP effects
> module
> with LC display which should be released end of this year). So far nobody
> was asking for this feature and the A-100CGK is not really a bestseller. So
> I don't think that we will have time to add this feature to the A-100CGK in
> the near future.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>  
>


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Just curious--  Why did you decide to create the A-100CGK?  Was there
evidence of demand for it (i.e. polls)?  Or was it just something you wanted
to make, or felt it should be part of a "complete" product line?  Whatever
the reason, I am grateful for its existence.

Best,
Monroe

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 2:00 AM, <yahoo@doepfer.de> wrote:

>
> So far nobody
> was asking for this feature and the A-100CGK is not really a bestseller. So
> I don't think that we will have time to add this feature to the A-100CGK in
> the near future.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>  
>


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I think there was a poll ~ 2004 but I don't remember the results. In any
case the A-100CGK was developed because the customers were asking for it. It
was not because of completing the product line. I myself use keyboards only
very little because I prefer sequencer based music or alternative
controllers like ribbon or Theremin.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]Im Auftrag von Monroe Eskew
> Gesendet: Freitag, 30. Oktober 2009 20:11
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: Re: [Doepfer_a100] a100 cv/gate keyboard
>
>
> Just curious--  Why did you decide to create the A-100CGK?  Was there
> evidence of demand for it (i.e. polls)?  Or was it just something you
wanted
> to make, or felt it should be part of a "complete" product line?  Whatever
> the reason, I am grateful for its existence.
>
> Best,
> Monroe
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 2:00 AM, <yahoo@doepfer.de> wrote:
>
> >
> > So far nobody
> > was asking for this feature and the A-100CGK is not really a bestseller.
So
> > I don't think that we will have time to add this feature to the A-100CGK
in

> > the near future.
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Dieter Doepfer
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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