M8 Tracker

sleepside · April 18, 2023, 11:06pm

Another option is to place your sample on a one-two phrase chain and resample

lyhraam · April 19, 2023, 2:31am

does the steam deck allow for midi outs?

lowph · April 19, 2023, 4:19am

Do you know if there models known to work better in this regard? I’ve been going through the thread, trying to determine what the best hardware for running M8 headless, and this model seems popular.

Thanks for all those details about your experience!

ghostly606 · April 19, 2023, 7:33am

I’ve no idea I’m afraid, a quick Google might shed some light. FYI the solder repair was relatively straightforward just in case you, or anyone else, has issues.

Vague_versatile · April 20, 2023, 8:23am

Just pulled the trigger for the july batch. Can’t wait to use it all summer nights

Sachaz · April 22, 2023, 8:31pm

(ﾉ´ з `)ノ Grey Structure (Dirtywave M8)

Hi!

New angry track with the M8. Is it drum n bass? Too slow ? (150 bpm) No idea.

A lot of sound design here with great accidents along the way. I used the new hypersynth, but I got the most glorious ones out of the Macrosynth (especially thoses bells that transform in some kind of monstrous 303 later, all done with tables).

The guitar is recorded in Reaper through a lot of FX (and an LFO on the filter Q!), and then sampled in the M8. Same for the voice.
I used 2 additional pad samples in the beginning, and a third later, coming from laamaa’s bundles.

I hope you’ll like it!

Vague_versatile · April 23, 2023, 10:10am

Really awesome! One of my favorite with Mirage from that_Ranjit

Sachaz · April 23, 2023, 1:31pm

Thank you! Missed the song from that_Ranjit, listening right now!

aBOA · April 23, 2023, 1:49pm

This looks really cool! Are there any good tutorials that you followed? I tried googling a bit but couldn’t find anything…

I modded my Nintendo Switch a while ago so that it can run Android, and it would be amazing if I could get a headless setup working on that.

ghostly606 · April 23, 2023, 2:32pm

There are 3 actions. You need to set up a flashed teensy, format a blank SD card for samples etc, and install the software on your chosen device.

Here’s the link for setting up the teensy:

github.com

DirtyWave/M8Docs/blob/main/docs/M8HeadlessSetup.md

# M8 Headless Setup
## What is M8 Headless?
M8 Headless is a software package that allows you to run the M8 software on a Teensy device while using your computer's keyboard, monitor, and audio output. It is a low-cost alternative to purchasing an M8 handheld device.

# What You Need
## Hardware
To set up M8 Headless, you need to purchase a few things (total cost $35-100 USD):
1. **Teensy 4.1** ([Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D3FWR7/), $30 USD) ([PJRC](https://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy41.html), $27 USD): This is a microcontroller that the M8 software runs on; it's the M8's brain without the screen and keyboard. **Note:** You must have a **Teensy 4.1**; a 4.0 or earlier version will not work.
1. **microSD Card**: The microSD card is used to store your instruments, songs, samples, and more. Not all microSD cards work well on M8. You need one with good random read/write speeds. The following cards are known to work well:
   1. Lexar Professional 1800x 64GB (Expensive, but works well, [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QM348D9/), $64 USD)
   1. Sandisk 32GB Ultra microSDHC (Cheaper, but reliable, [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M55C0NS/), $8 USD)
1. **microUSB Cable**: You probably already have a million of these, but you'll need one for this!
1. **(Optional) microSD Card Reader**: If your computer does not have a built-in microSD card reader, you'll need to purchase one.
1. **(Optional) Numpad or Gamepad**: A small USB numpad keyboard or gamepad can be useful for simulating the keys on the M8 handheld. If you don't have one of these, you can still use your normal keyboard.

## Software
There's a few pieces of software you need to install to set up M8 Headless:
1. **TyTools:** This is used to install the M8 Headless firmware on your Teensy device. To install it:
   1. Visit https://github.com/Koromix/tytools/releases.
   1. Click on the link most recent version available for your operating system to download TyTools

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Here’s the link for setting up an RG351 device (which I appreciate you’ve not got):

I wouldn’t have known what to do without having a specific process to follow tbh.

martin01 · April 23, 2023, 5:26pm

Yes on the the Sample Instrument page you can browse and audition samples. The playback volume is based on the instruments volume (and other) settings.

Miro94 · April 24, 2023, 11:23am

Hello.
Does anyone have any experience with running m8 headless with Steam Deck using rm8 and could offer some plain explanation how to get it running. The one at github is too cryptic to me (no previous linux experience).
Regards,

osaka · April 27, 2023, 3:12am

Does anybody know what a fair second hand price for a M8 Tracker would be?

schoolbabyboy · April 27, 2023, 4:28am

i bought mine second hand for $475

amaury · April 27, 2023, 5:29am

I guess that’s quite exceptional. I’ve seen them going for the new price mostly, and scalper prices up to 4000 euros/dollars which I wouldn’t recommend supporting.

Skurdd · April 27, 2023, 6:52am

Got mine second hand for 700 EUR, which is about the amount you pay here with importtax

muzka · April 27, 2023, 6:56am

Second hand prices seem to be same as new if not more. You see the odd one for cheaper but they are snapped up quickly

Rokoko · April 27, 2023, 7:56am

Same for me, i paid slightly less than a new one (+shipping and taxes) would cost here in Denmark

cupfungus · April 27, 2023, 10:09am

Tables.

boorch · April 27, 2023, 11:14am

as someone took the first step into electronic music with LSDJ ~2 decades ago, i’m pretty hyped for M8 and i’m pretty sure it’ll just feel “natural” the moment i lay my hands on it. i just need my ZOIA to be sold on Reverb before i can issue my preorder lol. and despite zero advertisement, most producer peeps i speak to seems to know about M8. an excellent product doesn’t seem to need much advertisement!