The Launchpad Thread

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are you guys using the older launch pads with a midi box with usb midi hosting?

It is my understanding that the status of all USB controllers with NerdSEQ (be it via a USB2MIDI converter or through some MIDI Interface via a computer or yet something else) is "not guaranteed to work".

Apparently there are configurations and setups that work while some don't. The delayed USB MIDI Expander was supposed to tackle these but Thomas wrote the other day that he can't source the controller chip used anymore. That translates into "delayed until further notice".

For me that triggered the purchase of the 2hp MIDI Expander - I'm not a SEGA controller guy
Since I had decided to buy the more expensive Launchpad (with 5 pin DIN MIDI connector) anyway my only complaint is the color...I'm mostly silver/gray panels...but 2hp at the side of my case is almost not noticeable

Kind regards,
Michael

It depends on the USB-Host device if it works with older launchpads. If it can work with the launchpad then it'll work with the NerdSEQ (supported launchpad types). The way through a computer is also always a solution.

As for the USB-Midi expander I am working on, they are some news. I could manage to get at least a batch of the needed microcontroller so that would probably not be in the way. But of course, I don't only want to make a simple USB-Host expander. So there is a lot more with this and it needs some changes also in the NerdSEQ to allow to use it all. The expander basics are all working so far, now it needs to be implemented properly (after the coming firmware release). Still need to make one more prototype before a possible production. But for sure, Video expander will be first.