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[elektron] Re: MD Machine Lab (and why it's not finished yet)

2004-10-24 by sidstationownsyou

Sweet dude! I'll beta-test for you when it's ready. I take it you're
using Java to achieve cross-compatibility?

Andrew

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Melnyk <jmelnyk@c...> wrote:
> On Oct 20, 2004, at 1:15 AM, sidstationownsyou wrote:
> 
> >  I might add pattern editing later, but initial release will be geared
> >  for creating, editing, and saving machines (which is why I called it
> >  "MD Machine Lab").
> 
> FWIW, I'm working on some Elektron librarian software that will
> eventually allow pattern editing.  The main focus is to allow you
> to archive all of your old songs, patterns and kits and then pick
> and choose from several archives to construct the MD (and
> eventually MnM) memory however you choose.  It will also allow
> you to place several songs into one song for better live playback.
> And eventually it will allow you to edit your songs, patterns and
> kits from within the software.  Though this isn't the focus; so that
> functionality will be last to be implemented.  Currently, you can
> only view the contents of patterns/songs/kits.
> 
> Oh and it will run on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux!  Though
> there is, of course, a tradeoff.  The interface is not nearly as
> beautiful as Andrew's; it's much more generic.  And there
> will likely not be direct MIDI transfer support; you'll have to use
> a Sysex transfer tool and then load the file in my software.
> 
> Anyway, it's coming along; I'll make more announcements
> when there's something to show/test.
> 
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