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by astroman
Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:15 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Scope PCI cards clicks & pops - Windows 7 & Cubase 10
Replies: 54
Views: 61113

Re: Scope PCI cards clicks & pops - Windows 7 & Cubase 10

That Scope minefield is quickly sorted by a bunch of Adat connections, as mentioned numerous times ;) RME provides a Digiface with 32 io channels in the $400 range to be connected to any current Mac/Win system. You (and me) cannot expect anyone to be that stupid to transfer the old VDat environment....
by astroman
Sat Jun 24, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: help to identify this capacitor
Replies: 2
Views: 2513

Re: help to identify this capacitor

1 microFarad, 50V would make sense at that position (Vcc2 Gnd).
by astroman
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: OLED Display Upgrades
Replies: 6
Views: 4339

Re: OLED Display Upgrades

Looks really good and most of all it avoids the angle dependent display view 8)
by astroman
Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and iZotope are now part of Native Instruments
Replies: 13
Views: 2642

Re: Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and iZotope are now part of Native Instruments

... We’re at the endpoint where iPad apps are scavenging the market. Imho it‘s not the endpoint yet. There seems to be a huge amount of mini-DSP hardware out there, atm mainly for the pedal and Eurorack scene, way more affordable than the classic Motorola and Sharc (development) environments and lo...
by astroman
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and iZotope are now part of Native Instruments
Replies: 13
Views: 2642

Re: Plugin Alliance, Brainworx, and iZotope are now part of Native Instruments

Since I get Plugin Boutique‘s ads at least 3 times a week in my mail, the whole business seems to run nuts.
Sellout prices everywhere, no opportunity to announce another sale left out.
There is so much sh*t flooding the market... must be tough to get reasonable revenues.
by astroman
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Creamware presets used in Eiffel 65 songs
Replies: 12
Views: 3390

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: 16447

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 no...
by astroman
Tue May 16, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Pm attachment filesize contradiction
Replies: 10
Views: 1794

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: 1417

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: 15303

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: 16447

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: 1984

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: 3495

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 q...
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: 20349

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: 20349

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: 1511

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. Occasionall...
by astroman
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SSD FRESH, highly recommended utility for your PC
Replies: 5
Views: 1374

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: 15122

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: 4546

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: 1872

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.