beatseqr

Sooooo much going on :)

by

Beatseqr #7

above: the first fully stuffed beatseqr circuit board, version 3.1

We’ve been radio silent for a while, but that’s only because we’ve been on overdrive getting ready for the bay area maker faire 2010. In addition to playing live gigs to further field test Beatseqr in the real world, we’ve also been ramping up our in-house production and prototyping capability in the form of a 24″ x 48″ CNC router. This new capability will (in theory) let us prototype new circuit and interface designs in house so we can move a lot more quickly to bake some concepts and roll out the products we want to use and think you’ll enjoy using too.

In the meantime, version 3.1 of the beatseqr circuit board is available. If you’re interested in a kit, there are a few options to discuss, so please fill out the form.

WAY too early to announce version 4

by

I preparation for our exhibit in the Maker Faire Bay Area 2010, I’m beginning to ramp up Beatseqr version 4. Behold, parts are starting to arrive:

Lots of sliders

My intention here is to offer kits, due to popular request.

I’m trying to take the plunge and follow in the smartly placed footsteps by our pals over at EMSL to learn and use the gEDA toolchain to help design and layout the next version of the Beatseqr pcb. It’s a bear, but I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.. I’m also looking into desktop CNC routers for several tasks in the fabrication process of parts. Um… I’m still building my case and doing my research, but you can take a peek at what I’m looking into here.

Maker Faire Bay Area 2010

by

Hey there, we just got confirmation that we’re going to be showing Beatseqr at the 2010 Bay Area Maker Faire! Woohoo! We’re going into deep planning mode this week, so more details will follow. In the meantime, go buy your ticket!

Also, we’re considering applying for maker faires in detroit and new york. Want us to come to those? post a comment up.

beatseqr on etsy

by

Hey, just testing out a wordpress plugin I’m writing to embed etsy items into wordpress posts… it’s working pretty well, and there’s room for improvement, but here we go:

[etsy item=40419043]

Announcements • Roxor 2.3

by

Image

This version of Roxor will let you change the output port to an arbitrary number. The input port looks similarly functional, but it turns out to be kind of hard to change that on the fly. I’ll get something sorted out sooner or later. In the meantime, you can at least change what port you are sending OSC data out on.

roxor2_3.app.zip

Statistics: Posted by stevecooley – Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:31 pm – Replies 0 – Views 6

Announcements • Steppa v0.35

by

Hey there. A new version of steppa has been released. Here’s what’s new in v0.35:

  • added the "from steppa" midi output port
  • added the "current beat" indicators under the play button
  • added the "pitchout" senders so you can pick up the sequenced data from elsewhere in a max patch
  • added senders for the three midi CC banks
  • added a label for the "midi port" drop down selector

steppa035.zip

Statistics: Posted by stevecooley – Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:22 pm – Replies 0 – Views 49