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#944

Well, considering how much functionality was in v0.1… I figured it was about time to stop pretending it was an early version… cats were spoilt. :stuck_out_tongue:

Now just concentrating on ironing out any bugs, sorting out doco etc as we aim for that oh so perfect bug free v1.0.000 release :smiley:

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#945

v1.0.000 Release - Thoughts? Comments?

Hi All,

With the release of v0.9.000, my focus now is being concentrated on bug hunting, and polishing everything up for a v1.0.000 release.

If you feel that there is anything missing, or stuff that you would really like, do let me know, and I’ll see where that fits into everything, if its already on its way, and/or if it will be in before v1.0.000

I think at some point I need to draw a line in the sand, as there is already a ridiculous amount of functionality in OctaEdit, concentrate on ensuring there are no bugs kicking around, and get OctaEdit out to the masses.

Thanks,
Rusty

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#946

why not live editing on computer with round-trip updates to and from the OT thru MIDI sysex? or maybe you could hack something together in assembly to make the OT function like a USB plugin?

heh

but seriously - great job

#947

What SysEx?

The Octatrack doesn’t even have a full Midi specification, lacking a few critical items, but I digress.

[quote=“invisible_acropolis, post:946, topic:4742”]
or maybe you could hack something together in assembly to make the OT function like a USB plugin? [/quote]

Because even if you hacked together something like that, to make the USB function as being addressable, so you could use it as a plugin, you’re still not going to be able to access the CF card, as you can only have one master for it, computer or the Octatrack…

And who’s going to pay me for coding a new OS for the Octatrack?

Thanks, but not finished yet :expressionless:

#948

i was just joking around but your reply seems to indicate you have already looked into these kinds of ideas, and thats interesting

as far as who will pay for a new OS… who paid for OctaEdit? same deal I would guess… I didnt think such a thing as a new OS was even possible - but I guarantee you would have a lot of interested people just built-in from that, not to mention all the other OT owners with questions and complaints about “Why not this” and “Why not that” and so on… so I would suspect all of them are probably willing to pay a reasonable amount for a properly hot-rodded OS for the OT … kinda like how the MPC runs 100x better with JJOS

#949

[quote=“invisible_acropolis, post:948, topic:4742”]
as far as who will pay for a new OS… who paid for OctaEdit? [/quote]

So bugger all people? :stuck_out_tongue:

People can pay me up front for coding a new OS for the Octatrack, and Elektron can give me their source code for the existing OS, and a waiver against any legal action, otherwise I’m not releasing it publicly.

You know the JJOS cat(s) were ex Akai employees/contractors working for Akai on the MPC os?

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Is it worth it to invest in Octatrack in late 2016?
#950

hehe - jolly good, Dr. plague doctor

yeh but you seem pretty capable tho… and OctaEdit seems to indicate a reverse engineering of the existing OS to a certain (large) extent, which is a great start

anyways i wont presume to know the best way for you to spend your time

#951

:open_mouth: … would this affect my wage in any way? :grin:

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#952

i think that only by looking at OctaEdit’s manual one can get an idea of how much work and effort Rusty has put into this project…and that’s without considering what’s in the backstage, that’s where not too many people look at… :neutral_face:
keep up the good work Rusty and let those bunny rabbits run around happily …moonbeams will follow :relaxed:

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#953

Well, it won’t go up.

And it’s impossible to go down from zero.

So I’d quite confidently say the answer is “No” :grin:

#954

…pheeew…that’s a relief; icecreeams!! :smile: :scream: :grin:

#955

Version: OctaEdit v0.9.100
Release Date: 2016 09 21

Change Log:

Whats new?

OctaEdit

  • Added ‘Recent Sets’ functionality, store up to 25 recent set locations for easy access/reloading.
  • Added Menu option: ‘File -> Release File Locks’ function, for use when in USB mode.

Sequencer Module

  • Audio Machines: Added in ‘Default Settings’ (aka reset) functionality.
  • Audio Machine: Added in ‘Default Settings’ (aka reset) functionality.
  • Midi Machines: Added in ‘Default Settings’ (aka reset) functionality.
  • Midi Machine: Added in ‘Default Settings’ (aka reset) functionality.
  • Banks: Added in Copy / Paste / Load from Library / Save to Library / Default (aka Clear Bank) functionality.
  • Patterns: Added in Copy / Paste / Load from Library / Save to Library / Default (aka Clear Pattern) functionality.
  • Parts: Added in ‘Default Settings’ (aka Clear Part) functionality.
  • Scenes: Added in Scene ‘Default Settings’ (aka Clear Scene) functionality.
  • Scenes: Added in ‘Clear Scene Locks off Current Track’ functionality.

Manager Module

  • Added ‘Recent Source Sets’ functionality, store up to 25 recent source set locations for easy access/reloading.
  • Added ‘Recent Target Sets’ functionality, store up to 25 recent target set locations for easy access/reloading.

Arp Designer Module

  • Move: Fixed bug where Rests get reset when moving left/right.

Options Module

  • Manager group: Added parameters to control ‘Recent Source Sets’ functionality, adjust number kept, clear existing.
  • Manager group: Added parameters to control ‘Recent Target Sets’ functionality, adjust number kept, clear existing.

Whats next?

You tell me…

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#956

Hi Rusty,

Does Octaedit work on a mac OS X 10.7 ?

Thanks a lot for this piece of artware, OT’S NOT DEAD :smiley:

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#957

No, I’m afraid not. On Macs, only OSX 10.9 Mavericks, OSX 10.10 Yosemite and OSX 10.11 El Capitan at present.

Versions of OSX prior to and including OSX v10.8 are currently not supported. Backward compatibility is on the “to-do” list, but low priority.

Basically, due to Apple/OSX and certain restrictions/limitations that are in place… I can do it, but requires modifying certain parts of OctaEdit to adhere to previous OSX’s…

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#958

Ok thanks,

Gotta use it on my desktop os X 10.10 then, but the idea to be able to use my old laptop for programation sessions had grown on me…

cheers

#959

@MonstreJumo Just to manage expectations, backward compatability for OSX versions prior to and including OSX10.8 is a long way down my list of priorities, if ever.

#960

:thup:
http://img03.deviantart.net/eabc/i/2008/092/1/7/the_exploited_by_mcxdrew.jpg

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#961

PURCHASED !

Ok . . .

ok

Its time for some serious octatrack spring cleaning…

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#962

I’d best get that next build out…

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#963

OctaEdit and OSX : Waiting on backward compatability? / A show of hands.

If you are interested, but are waiting on compatibility for earlier OSX version, either comment on this, like the post, drop me a message or something, and I’ll see about bumping backward compatibility up the development pipeline.

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