Release Candidate Firmware V1.18 (RC3 UPDATE)

[XORadmin]

Hello there !

It seems like my Nerdseq doesn't output any clock and reset anymore..I tried any clocking parameter, but it's still the same...Am I the only only one to experiment this kind of issue ?

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Hello there !

It seems like my Nerdseq doesn't output any clock and reset anymore..I tried any clocking parameter, but it's still the same...Am I the only only one to experiment this kind of issue ?

More precisely, it doesn't work anymore, even in the V1.17...It tried to check the calibration, and on the row  " Test clock out in 5v", and "test reset out in 5v", it says "ERR"...

I thought it was a V1.18 issue, but in fact i guess it's a more specific issue, maybe I am not in the good topic anymore...

For the clock-reset output and input tests you got to connect cables from the clock out +in and reset out+in. Else you always get the error. When now navigating through the test you should see the LEDs of both on depending on where you are and see the OK as the message. (If all is fine).

I am sure this is not related at all to the update and it is no bug either.

Thanks a lot for your reply !! Really sorry for that, the clock came back when I did again the calibration test... It came just after the updating, and it never happened before, so I was wrongly suspecting the candidate update...But everything is fine now !!

Once again, thank you a lot for your hard work, can't wait your next releases !!!

Hmm weird..but nice that all is fine! Keep me informed if something like this happens again... Enjoy the update

[roolib]

Hello there !

It seems like my Nerdseq doesn't output any clock and reset anymore..I tried any clocking parameter, but it's still the same...Am I the only only one to experiment this kind of issue ?

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Hello there !

It seems like my Nerdseq doesn't output any clock and reset anymore..I tried any clocking parameter, but it's still the same...Am I the only only one to experiment this kind of issue ?

More precisely, it doesn't work anymore, even in the V1.17...It tried to check the calibration, and on the row  " Test clock out in 5v", and "test reset out in 5v", it says "ERR"...

I thought it was a V1.18 issue, but in fact i guess it's a more specific issue, maybe I am not in the good topic anymore...

For the clock-reset output and input tests you got to connect cables from the clock out +in and reset out+in. Else you always get the error. When now navigating through the test you should see the LEDs of both on depending on where you are and see the OK as the message. (If all is fine).

I am sure this is not related at all to the update and it is no bug either.

Thanks a lot for your reply !! Really sorry for that, the clock came back when I did again the calibration test... It came just after the updating, and it never happened before, so I was wrongly suspecting the candidate update...But everything is fine now !!

Once again, thank you a lot for your hard work, can't wait your next releases !!!

Hmm weird..but nice that all is fine! Keep me informed if something like this happens again... Enjoy the update

Thanks a lot, it's gonna be fun !!! And by the way, I have to add another huuuge thanks for your christmas gift, I am able to solder ( some easy ) modules now...I wouldn't dare trying if you hadn't send it ! It has already been helpful to fix some of my "broken" gear...So thank you very much for that too !

[skybox]

big update!! yesssss

[skybox]

I absolutely love the sample preview. Haven't tested sample block loading yet but honestly being able to check samples without loading them is such a huge quality of life improvement. Thanks so much!!

"Patches always update" change is also HUGE for me. This is extremely powerful and useful once I started condensing lots of songs into one project file (and once I get the CV expander ).

[herve.b]

DINSYNC Clock perfectly working and stable here (clock/reset) with an Acme 4 linked. thanks

[persi74]

Good news everyone,

i am happy to provide you the newest firmware release candidate with many new great functions, some fixes and quite some maintenance things 'under the hood'.
As the expanders need some extra time, i decided to get some open ends ready, add some of the feature requests and fix some issues.
I still try to get the expanders ready as soon as possible, so this is something to fill your waiting time!

It is important that former projects are tested with this version as the general timing has been updated!! Also using the new sample preview and sampleblock should be tested well. I need proper response on that.

As usual, this is a Release Candidate and not a stable version. I tested everything of course, but they can be always hidden side effects. Release candidates are not for productive use (i would use it though) and the save-file from it might not be compatible to the stable release.

So here is the new stuff:

V1.18 RC1

Bugfix: Delete marked Trigger changed MOD values next to it
Bugfix: Midi recording if note on and off was on same step, then now a trigger of F0 is filled in instead of a note-off
Added: Sample preview (In sample browser SHIFT + LEFT for output 7 and SHIFT + RIGHT for output 8, press again to stop pre-listening). Also very long samples (as in 'minutes') can be previewed, and that all also while playing (Is overruling the current sample track).
Added: Preview of already loaded sample slots (SHIFT + LEFT for output 7 and SHIFT + RIGHT for output 8)
Bugfix: Basenote from patches works now
Added: Patch to FX columns
Added: Table to FX columns
Updated: Patches always update all inserted values for local CV/Gate tracks
Fix: BPM display matches the actual timing now.  
Updated: Live change values when editing patches removed
Updated: Removed support for 24bit and 32bit Wavefiles. All standard PCM (non compressed) 8/16 bit Mono/Stereo wavefiles are supported.
Added: DINSYNC Clock input (through clock and reset input)
Added: Note plays when holding OK button and walking up/down -> Plays notes while browsing
Added: For samples: Note plays + note browsing as well
Added: Compact Sequencer function (SETUP SCREEN) Cleans up unused patterns and releases them again for new use
Added: Superslow automator lfo speed mode
Changed: Range for LFO better resolution (more fintuning for lower ranges)
Added: Record from CV route to outputs directly, so you can hear what you record directly
Fixed: Edit was still possible on some places even though edit was turned off
Added: If Edit mode is OFF, allow live use of OK button in sequencer screen to temporary jump to the same step of another pattern (SHIFT+OK for the row)
Fix: Fixed external start of pattern/row (through Midi or DINSYNC with shift button starts whole row, without shift only the 'selected' pattern)
Added: Load / Save sampleblock. Allows to load and save all sample slots into / from a file.  
Added: Load sampleblock directly from sequencer (LSMP fx command on sample tracks) for 'nearly' seemless replacement of all samples.

I will leave it as release candidate for around 2 weeks until i declare it stable if all is fine.

You need to be registered to download. Be sure you download correctly (save as) and the file must be named 'nerdseq.hex' in the firmware folder.

Enjoy and happy tracking!

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All the best thanks a lot .. it's the best eurorack sequencer for my ears!

[synthbebe]

samples preview....sure win !

[gromler]

This is amazing, I did notice my NerdSeq kinda slowed up a bit when I was previewing the default samples.  the scolling kinda locked up for a brief second on me.  To replicate, go to sample load and select a sample, preview it, move to the next.  Keep doing this and it will lock up a bit.  Not sure if this is really a big deal, but it could potentially cause issues if something was playing, but I am not sure.

I LOVE this update.  Thank you so much for your continued effort on a great piece of hardware.  

--Scott

[XORadmin]

This is amazing, I did notice my NerdSeq kinda slowed up a bit when I was previewing the default samples.  the scolling kinda locked up for a brief second on me.  To replicate, go to sample load and select a sample, preview it, move to the next.  Keep doing this and it will lock up a bit.  Not sure if this is really a big deal, but it could potentially cause issues if something was playing, but I am not sure.

I LOVE this update.  Thank you so much for your continued effort on a great piece of hardware.  

--Scott

Thanks!
So it actually stops scrolling/navigation until the sample play is ready. It doesn't slow down (as far as my tests resulted). You can try it when previewing a longer sample. The time the sample plays you can't navigate. However all keeps on playing except for that all playing samples of this track will be silence as long as the sample plays.
You can directly stop the preview by pressing SHIFT+ LEFT/RIGHT again...in case the sample is too long.
I don't think it will cause any issues.

So it is implemented this way, as a full fledge preview with editing, scrolling, seeking directoriesb etc would be too much for this little embedded system

[gromler]

That makes complete sense. Thank you!
--Scott