Two buttons, up and down or previous and next
I’d like to make a simple utility that allows to transpose pitch by one semitone in each direction using two buttons. So the central position is C and I’d like to go 12 semitones each way.
I was thinking of connecting both buttons to index of the MIDI N to 1 but obviously it only takes input from one knob.
Is there an elegant (simple) way of doing this?
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I currently have global project pitch learned to a knob but I feel it is in danger of being knocked accidentally. Hence the idea of buttoning it up ;)
Ok so I’ve built this monstrosity but only the down pitch button works.
There should be a few hints in these...
Or just this:
The counter will cycle through.
It has a little flaw though: The range will shift...
Thanks @rs2000 i appreciate your educator’s approach but I’m perspiring ATM. Just saying.
I guess no pain no gain..
I see if I can bend it to my ways as opposed to bending my brain towards it.
I like the sequencer approach but tuning this thing using scale is a nightmare
Yes, bend it to your ways, that was the intention :)
Well, the issue my knowledge of math modules is absolutely 0 so I just stumble in the dark rather than learn, especially because I really have no desire to enter that world.
Well how much are you ready to pay? 😉
Here's a better one:
Scale is the increment/decrement step (here it's one octave in pitch talk) and Min/Max are the limits for the counter.
Well I get it, it’s time plus knowledge and yes I’m a cheapskate who prioritises making music over building things (not entirely true!). 😉
So I just implemented my patch posted above but only left up and octave buttons. It works but I just need to round robin through semitones and if I hit one to many then tough shit 🙄 I just can’t get my head around making the gate counter working in reverse!
…but I’ll take yours for a son just so your thinking time hasn’t been spent in vain 😛
I’m basically doing you a favour at this point. 😝
Thanks as always!
Question: does the presence of the reset button indicate the necessity of a third physical button?
No, Up and Down are enough if you don't need a reset function.
This is beautiful. 0.04 scale does a perfect semitone without any microtonal weirdness.
This did the trick. I hope others here can benefit too.
Thanks for doing the maths for me! I know you were joking but I do owe you a pint, or more like dinner. 😊
@supadom I had asked for assistance ages ago for this and it works a treat.
I used it for create a DFamesque project using the Behringer X-Touch which has more buttons than faders.
Both @uncleDave and @rs2000 came up with this solution and now
I’m patiently waiting for @giku to create the “Traverser” module. :)
Ah yes, Drambo rules when it comes to adaptation. I wish I didn’t have to ask so many questions but I feel these guys just love to help, and get that dopamine hit to boot. This app is making a lot of people happy.
Myself also in regards to questions however if we didn’t ask questions we would stagnant as creatives.
Agreed this app is certainly making a lot of people happy. :)
Please let’s talk more and be more helpful towards each other! I’d really like this forum to be more communicative (not that it isn’t active already), but how would you guys feel about a discord?
What's wrong with using this forum more?
I actually really like the laid back forum format. I get lost in Slacks and Discords, my brain finds them scattered.
…I even started finding Audiobus forum overwhelming or perhaps just not very focussed. I must be getting old! 😂😂
I'd say it is very focussed, only that it's rather on apps and app sales than music 😉
Agreed. ;)
No problem at all. Wish there was more activity, because it’s my favorite one to read 🤷♂️
Well then, me too. I still check regularly but most of the apps I don’t care, and certainly all of the trolls I don’t care at all
@pedro
It’s been quiet for obvious reasons however I have feeling that it’s going to get busier this year. ;)
You are right, and I believe the same. I should be banned from commenting after sunday family lunches. Or drink less, sorry folks
;)
@supadom Have a look here.
You can add a S&H module so that the settings are stored for when you reopen your project.
https://forum.beepstreet.com/discussion/2216/a-simple-up-down-button-module#latest
Thanks @gravitas
I did get the working solution and that indeed was the one.
I also found a bug with the integrator module as it isn’t saving its state with the project. 2 pigeons!
It is working like a dream other then the bug but also it seems to skip a press occasionally. So if the gate counter is set to 12 steps and I have 12 cells in the N-1 at times it draws a blank. It’s fine for my use as I’m only setting the pitch before jamming. Perhaps another bug @giku ?
No worries @supadom.
I didn't realise that the Integrator module was supposed to save
its values hence why I ended up using the S&H module as well.
Other than the bug I'm glad to know that it's working for your purposes. :)