February 18, 2012
Phaedra updated to 1.0.1...
by Chris Randall
Phaedra version 1.0.1 is now available in the App Store. Changelog:
1. Fixed issue where LIVE CONTROL knob was incorrectly affecting gate time.
2. Fixed issue where OCTAVE settings per note were not recalled correctly when loading a saved document.
3. Timing and stability improvements.
4. Changed "SET RESET" button text on front panel to read "PATTERN LENGTH" since many people didn't realize that was what this button does. Changed manual to reflect the different UI.
I'm still working on adding the ability to drive analog clocks via the audio outputs. I have it sort of working, but the analog outs of the iPad are simply not loud enough to generate enough voltage to tick some sequencers. Currently, it'll drive an Intellijel uStep and a Monotribe, but not the Makenoise Ren?, nor generate enough voltage to kick a Doepfer EG. So I'm kind of at an impasse at this point. You basically need to amplify the signal to pull this off, and while most modulars would have that ability, it also is worth noting that the iPad's outputs are 16-bit, and thus only have about an 85dB S:N ratio (I know scientifically they're supposed to be 96dB or something, but this is the real world we're talking about, not Pedant Labs.) Amping the signal enough to where it will fire anything also brings that noise floor up to nearly unusable levels.
I'm also waiting for an SPDIF-capable interface, so that I can check the code for driving the Expert Sleepers ES-4. This will be extra cool and no problem, I think.
Anyhow, recommended update, blah blah blah.
1. Fixed issue where LIVE CONTROL knob was incorrectly affecting gate time.
2. Fixed issue where OCTAVE settings per note were not recalled correctly when loading a saved document.
3. Timing and stability improvements.
4. Changed "SET RESET" button text on front panel to read "PATTERN LENGTH" since many people didn't realize that was what this button does. Changed manual to reflect the different UI.
I'm still working on adding the ability to drive analog clocks via the audio outputs. I have it sort of working, but the analog outs of the iPad are simply not loud enough to generate enough voltage to tick some sequencers. Currently, it'll drive an Intellijel uStep and a Monotribe, but not the Makenoise Ren?, nor generate enough voltage to kick a Doepfer EG. So I'm kind of at an impasse at this point. You basically need to amplify the signal to pull this off, and while most modulars would have that ability, it also is worth noting that the iPad's outputs are 16-bit, and thus only have about an 85dB S:N ratio (I know scientifically they're supposed to be 96dB or something, but this is the real world we're talking about, not Pedant Labs.) Amping the signal enough to where it will fire anything also brings that noise floor up to nearly unusable levels.
I'm also waiting for an SPDIF-capable interface, so that I can check the code for driving the Expert Sleepers ES-4. This will be extra cool and no problem, I think.
Anyhow, recommended update, blah blah blah.
2 comments:
I don't get Phaedra working with Animoog :(
I don't have midi out on iPad so can't test it with analog gear yet.
Is the coming SPDIF interfaces for iPad?
I'm starting to build my first modular and it would be great to be able to control it with iPad.
I don't have midi out on iPad so can't test it with analog gear yet.
Is the coming SPDIF interfaces for iPad?
I'm starting to build my first modular and it would be great to be able to control it with iPad.
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