Minicommand users?

Rusty · 2016-12-13T04:59:26.167Z

Something crossed my mind, but don’t have my MiniCommand to hand at the moment… and probably won’t be able to look until the weekend.

Any of you cool cats built a stop/start midi sync into the MiniCommand? Kind of like the Mungo Sync2… “this device allows slave sequencers to be stopped and started in sync while leaving the master clock source running to keep the beats flowing.”

Basically have clock coming in from Octatrack, and getting passed out to Rytm. Press button, stop passing the clock, load new Project on Rytm, then press button and start sending clock again so everything is in sync again.

Might give that a look when I have some spare time, unless anyone has already done it?

Edit: Thanks @JustinValer!!!

jackcracks · 2017-06-20T21:40:22.812Z

Could really do with some help. I brought a minicommand off Reverb thinking it would be pretty striaght forward to load it up with the original R&W MDMonster firmware. After paying quite a lot of money, I’m now worried that it mght not be s simple. Can anyone point me in the right direction of this elusive firmware? I got the minicommand just for eclidean rhythms and MD notes

Thanks

Rusty · 2017-06-20T22:10:35.671Z

jackcracks:

Can anyone point me in the right direction of this elusive firmware?

The awesome @JustinValer very kindly hosts the files here

jackcracks · 2017-06-20T23:03:58.255Z

excellent… I’ve already dowloaded patatch manager from Justins site. Which file contains MDMonster? Is it one of the MidiCTRL framework files?

Rusty · 2017-06-20T23:15:42.564Z

jackcracks:

excellent… I’ve already dowloaded patatch manager from Justins site. Which file contains MDMonster? Is it one of the MidiCTRL framework files?

It should be in the framwork. After running MidiCtrl; should be able to load it from:

File → Examples → Published Firmware → MDMonster
or
File → Examples → Published Firmware → MDMonsterNew

jackcracks · 2017-06-20T23:41:49.260Z

yeah, it’s all there! Glad I spent the money (and hefty customs charge). So apologies for being clueless… once i’ve got the midi ctrl software up and running, how to I go about loading onto the minicommand – guess it involves copying code to patch manager?

Rusty · 2017-06-20T23:43:50.697Z

jackcracks:

once i’ve got the midi ctrl software up and running, how to I go about loading onto the minicommand – guess it involves copying code to patch manager?

a) File → Examples → Published Firmware → MDMonster

b) Tools → Midi Ports → Input Port → Whatever is connected to the MiniCommand

c) Tools → Midi Ports → Output Port → Whatever is connected to the MiniCommand

d) Sketch → Verify / Compile

e) File → Upload to I/O Board

jackcracks · 2017-06-21T17:20:57.594Z

So I’ve been having a go today. Every time I load the firmware/sketch I press verify/compile and get a message saying "error building library “common tools”. All connections are fine and selected in settings. I’ve tried with different firmwares from the published firmware section… hmmm. Getting closer though…

jackcracks · 2017-06-21T17:23:38.937Z

Also getting “build folder disapeared or could not be written”

jackcracks · 2017-06-21T17:46:10.900Z

java.io.FileNotFoundException: /private/var/folders/fg/nrlrgwq945b7nbww9tj1_7g40000gp/T/AppTranslocation/ACFF94ED-B933-4623-B5E1-31361908886C/d/MidiCtrl.app/Contents/Resources/Java/examples/PublishedFirmwares/MDArpeggiator/applet/MDArpeggiator.cpp (Read-only file system)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.open(Native Method)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.(FileOutputStream.java:194)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.(FileOutputStream.java:145)
at processing.app.preproc.PdePreprocessor.write(PdePreprocessor.java:308)
at processing.app.Sketch.preprocess(Sketch.java:1286)
at processing.app.Sketch.build(Sketch.java:1389)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1433)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1402)
at processing.app.Editor$42.run(Editor.java:2307)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:695)
processing.app.debug.RunnerException: Build folder disappeared or could not be written
at processing.app.Sketch.preprocess(Sketch.java:1311)
at processing.app.Sketch.build(Sketch.java:1389)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1433)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1402)
at processing.app.Editor$42.run(Editor.java:2307)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:695)
processing.app.debug.RunnerException: Build folder disappeared or could not be written
at processing.app.Sketch.preprocess(Sketch.java:1311)
at processing.app.Sketch.build(Sketch.java:1389)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1433)
at processing.app.Sketch.exportApplet(Sketch.java:1402)
at processing.app.Editor$42.run(Editor.java:2307)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:695)

jackcracks · 2017-06-21T18:52:26.095Z

solved - didn’t load to applications. P.S. I’m loving the felt RW case it came in… tome to have some fun

Cheers Rusty!

ilducamorgan · 2018-11-16T18:38:31.000Z

Hi! I bought an old minicommand, but software is totally disappeared from the web. Anyone has a PatchManager for Windows, sketches and firmware?
At the moment I can’t even test it, it sends midi but I don’t understand how to use the installed patch and I’m not sure all the 4 buttons are working.

Thank you very very much for your help!

cipherpunks · 2018-11-19T08:01:58.841Z

You may want to check last compatible (IIRC it existed? Which version, I forgot) here (at least firmware-wise) and/or ask Justin. BTW, there’s MegaCommand Live thread. Also, knowing old patch manager URLs might allow You to resurrect some stuff with the help of web.archive.org/web/yourNowDeadURLgoesHere

Rusty · 2018-11-19T08:23:11.701Z

ilducamorgan:

Anyone has a PatchManager for Windows, sketches and firmware?

Follow what @cipherpunks said; else feel free to send me a pm if no joy; I’ve got them lying around somewhere or other.

JustinValer · 2018-11-19T09:11:31.171Z

Replied to @ilducamorgan earlier today.

DIdn’t see this thread until now.

Patch manager(s) for osx and windows, and last version of MCL for the MiniCommand.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MeTVlAr1BbjushmIZO6P55aoVOQOYMtH

MIDI-CTRL18 osx
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0urCULhoczcdXZVaFRoQzRwcEU?amp%3Busp=sharing

The code + firmwares + documentation:

GitHub

wesen/mididuino

ruin & wesen midi framework and assorted tools. Contribute to wesen/mididuino development by creating an account on GitHub.

ilducamorgan · 2018-11-19T20:16:07.178Z

Thanks a lot guys! I’ve tested the unit with the MDMonster and it works perfectly
I’ll upload the MCL soon…a lot to explore and to understand, but everything about MiniCommand seems very interesting.
Again, thanks for your precious help!

d9 · 2018-12-14T13:22:47.358Z

hey,
after years i wanna include the mc in to my setup.
i downloaded the patchmanager and all the githubfiles.
how to load the patches in to the manager?
tried it with the midi-ctrl too. no luck.
whats the best way to do it?

peachlyfe · 2020-10-28T14:28:00.487Z

Hey! I seem to have my MC PSU mixed up with a bunch of other PSU’s and now I’m in doubt what it uses…? I have on I think it is that sends out 15v, but I’m not sure and I’m afraid I’ll burn it. Can anyone check their PSU and let me know?
Thx!

tyrone · 2020-10-29T11:37:08.101Z

Any minicommand owners here? Quick question Other Gear

I can’t find my power supply after moving twice. Anyone know where I might find a replacement? Thanks.

peachlyfe · 2020-10-29T12:15:40.594Z

OK, so after some scouring the internet, I found the MC manual, and here it states that the PSU is 7-10V with plus centered! So a regular 9V PSU with + centered will work i think. I got mine to work with a 9V anyways. Maybe some voltage-purists will think otherwise?