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by astroman
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Creamware presets used in Eiffel 65 songs
Replies: 14
Views: 7024

Re: Creamware presets used in Eiffel 65 songs

Once you put a raw synth through delay and/or reverb it basically becomes non recognizable ;) (I know from countless Casio and Yamaha presets, which really started to shine after the procedure) Creamware‘s 1st Vocoder release certainly was an achievement those days, but the Vocodizer sequel really n ...
by astroman
Mon May 29, 2023 3:55 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: So I just started Scope...
Replies: 58
Views: 24488

Re: So I just started Scope...

Yes, sample osc in 64 bit is a general problem afaik. It‘s a bit tricky if you load an unknown preset for a synth that potentially may activate a sample osc (from it‘s arsenal of oscillators). You‘d have to edit the patch in 32bit mode to remove the offending part. Imho it‘s an inconvenience, but not ...
by astroman
Tue May 16, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Pm attachment filesize contradiction
Replies: 10
Views: 3855

Re: Pm attachment filesize contradiction

thanks Valis, it‘s back to normal again 8)
by astroman
Sat May 13, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Shaman Lions Space Dub
Replies: 2
Views: 3343

Re: Shaman Lions Space Dub

Nice grooves, those Lions are stunning :o 8)
by astroman
Sat May 13, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Pulsar wont wok
Replies: 28
Views: 20325

Re: Pulsar wont wok

It‘s a voltage regulator with 1.5A capability. The AS2830 is a 3A version, might be more heat resistant.
(the part is only cooled by the solder pad around it... and Croatia gets pretty warm in summer)
Congrats for the solution :)
by astroman
Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: So I just started Scope...
Replies: 58
Views: 24488

Re: So I just started Scope...

STS5000 only „harmonizes“ existing samples, it doesn‘t act like a life vocal processor (Autotune, Vocoder, etc).
by astroman
Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: Z-Link cable - question
Replies: 7
Views: 4103

Re: Z-Link cable - question

With that type of plug only do connections with both devices powered down.
There is some tolerance of plug/socket that can lead to wrong power connections.
I’ve seen at least half a dozen fried circuit boards for that reason (external HD enclosures).

congrats to your Xite 8)
by astroman
Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: Scope PCI Sync Plates
Replies: 21
Views: 7271

Re: Scope PCI Sync Plates

What about the $85 WC cable? Worth it? or Snake Oil? That kind of cable usually is for much higher frequencies than 44.1 to 96khz. It looks like „regular“ wordclock, but is mostly used in modern video context iirc. Digidesign‘s 256x sample rate clock (aka Superclock) is another candidate for high qu ...
by astroman
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: 18 months later with scope as a standalone
Replies: 42
Views: 28551

Re: 18 months later with scope as a standalone

Chilliman wrote: Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:37 am Is there any sonic or feature differences between 5.0 and later versions?
I only have 5.1 and imh ears no difference in sound at all, except where obvious (like Mod4, which is „new“ code).
5.0 to 5.1 and later probably is more housekeeping under the hood, not the basic sound engine.
by astroman
Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:28 am
Forum: General Scope Discussion
Topic: 18 months later with scope as a standalone
Replies: 42
Views: 28551

Re: 18 months later with scope as a standalone

@Chilliman a Syncplate and dedicated wordclock is a great benefit with multiple Adat connections, worth hunting one down, even if it takes a while. Looks like I found my dream Scope base with an Asus P4C800 (Intel 875P, 5 PCI slots) and a 2 Ghz P4Mobile, running Win7/32 and Scope 5.1 with 3 Pulsar 2 ...
by astroman
Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anyone into Minimosta 2? Look at this price right now
Replies: 7
Views: 3510

Re: Anyone into Minimosta 2? Look at this price right now

I‘ve drastically reduced the number of synths in use... and though Model D sounds great, it never became a favorite. (maybe because I lack the chops to play it properly) :oops: So in Scope it‘s Python and Solaris by John Bowen, Gemini PD, OP8, SparC by Wavelength and Synthetic by SpaceF. Oc ...
by astroman
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SSD FRESH, highly recommended utility for your PC
Replies: 5
Views: 3154

Re: SSD FRESH, highly recommended utility for your PC

That link started a lot of rubbish on my iPad, like request to install a VPN and starting the iTunes store :o
Not really convincing... rather Ring the Alarm :D
by astroman
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Cool Gear PCI to PCI Expansion
Replies: 30
Views: 19996

Re: Cool Gear PCI to PCI Expansion

I also went the Adat route with an Asus P4C800 (Intel 875 chipset) and it works flawless. 5 PCI slots, Sata, IDE, AGP graphics, adjustable VCore and thus can run a Mobile P4. avoiding excessive power consumption. It‘s the most „cool“ system I ever had, with a tiny fan driven by a 5V adjustable regul ...
by astroman
Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DAW Win 10 64 new installation, GLITCHES!
Replies: 24
Views: 8222

Re: DAW Win 10 64 new installation, GLITCHES!

Thanks Valis, great advice 8)

I‘m also very happy with Adat communication since a master clock was added. No more sync communication glitches.
(Scope, Pro Tools Adat Bridge, MPC4000)
by astroman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:07 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 3130

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

Not really on topic, but just to mention:
The Dynamic Mixer is my favorite Scope mixer. Has all essentials and low DSP footprint.
I may use several, building busses in routing window, sometimes (very simple submixes) replaced by a Micro Mixer.
by astroman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: With or Without Windows Defender?
Replies: 40
Views: 13188

Re: With or Without Windows Defender?

Terminology mess... ;) UEFI is a BIOS replacement (the software controlling the machine‘s hardware). MBR and GPT are different partition schemes, the basic structure of the disk and relevant to boot. NTFS is a file system that‘s written to the partitioned disk, and not related to the partition/boot m ...
by astroman
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 3130

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

You may try a Dynamic Mixer with that trio and use the direct outs to send to destination.
(in non Xite Scope the DSP load by single Channels was at least noticeably higher than all under 1 surface)
Channel got a lot of features: midi, invert and 2 inserts.
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE
Replies: 39
Views: 24464

Re: DANGEROUS VIRUS: "LOJAX", PLEASE READ AND TAKE CARE

I feel your pain. Respect for sustaining the battle 8)

cheers, Tom
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: WINDOWS 10 yeah, BUT... Which one? MODS and Scripts ISO
Replies: 6
Views: 2503

Re: WINDOWS 10 yeah, BUT... Which one? MODS and Scripts ISO

I got used to browse the internet via iPad only, atm on an Air One (small scratch in the upper left corner, $60). IOS 12 is the latest version for this device, does most sites but fails on super modern coding and media. (perceived 5%) It can locate download locations, but to receive I switch to ...
by astroman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel
Replies: 11
Views: 3130

Re: DSP hungry (mixer-)channel

It‘s probably due to the layer for external communication per device.
Each channel device needs it‘s own, while a mixer made of many channels only needs one.