Members uvacom-rotatt Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 It really does a difference with two oscillators playing at the same time, just take an ESQ/SQ80 and turn on/off that function just to see/hear the difference.What if instead of free-running the sample start is randomly accessed, that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 jbabb said it's hardware restriced unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uvacom-rotatt Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 jbabb said it's hardware restriced unfortunately I don't think he's gotten back to us on whether a random start address is possible. It sounds like that's still up in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Is there any chance of creating new waveforms/sampling without loosing all the memory content? That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Now that can certainly be done! I just need to pick an unused bit in the program data to control it, and add the user interface to turn it on and off. Any suggestion on what to call it and which program parameter menu to add it to?Looking at the source code, a unison detune setting of 1 yields the first 4 oscillators having a detune value of 0. So if you set detune = 1 and number of voices = 2 or 4, it should sound like a single voice. If not, something on the voice board is out of adjustment.Yes, that is possible. I'll look into it.-Jim Are the kits being sold now upgradeable to future software revisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Are the kits being sold now upgradeable to future software revisions? Absolutely! I upgrade mine multiple times a day. Simply place the loader program and the binary OS image on the root of the USB drive, and boot into test mode (hold data A up and down buttons at power up). If the proper file is detected, you are prompted "Upgrade OS (Y/N) ?". If you select 'Yes', then the version number of the current and new OS is displayed and you are prompted "Are You Sure (Y/N) ?". Select 'Yes' and the flash is re-written with the version off the USB drive. Tom is maintaining an email list for all the kits he sells. I just emailed him version 3.95 last night. -Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Absolutely! I upgrade mine multiple times a day. Simply place the loader program and the binary OS image on the root of the USB drive, and boot into test mode (hold data A up and down buttons at power up). If the proper file is detected, you are prompted "Upgrade OS (Y/N) ?". If you select 'Yes', then the version number of the current and new OS is displayed and you are prompted "Are You Sure (Y/N) ?". Select 'Yes' and the flash is re-written with the version off the USB drive. Tom is maintaining an email list for all the kits he sells. I just emailed him version 3.95 last night. -Jim Thanks for the fast reply Jim, that's awesome. I'm about ready to order my upgrade kit- trying to decide if I should send Tom the boards or attempt the install myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks for the fast reply Jim, that's awesome. I'm about ready to order my upgrade kit- trying to decide if I should send Tom the boards or attempt the install myself. Send him the boards. :poke: -Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 attempt the install myself. :arg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 :arg: Hey I'm no slouch with a solder gun there son But yes, I will send him the boards...actually am waiting on the removal instructions from Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Just pullin yer leg Those smileys really found their place there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Just pullin yer leg Those smileys really found their place there Oh I know...maybe we need a fried DSS-1 smiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juno6 Posted November 2, 2009 Members Share Posted November 2, 2009 Is there any chance of creating new waveforms/sampling without loosing all the memory content? That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juno6 Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I tried setting the unison mode to two voices and detune to minimum and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members plexicube Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 This sounds like an awesome mod. I'm interested but am wondering if my DSS-1 is worth the upgrade. When I got it there was a key (low Bb) that will not produce sound. If other keys are held down, pressing this key with still activate the aftertouch, but it triggers no note-on of its own. I've tried just taking a cursory look inside the machine, but the keybed seems pretty sealed up and I don't want to go mucking about unless I have a better idea of what I'm doing. Does anyone know if there is an easy fix for what is hopefully a common issue, or if there is an ancient Korg keyboard service manual floating around? (I've only located electronic service manuals and nothing related to the keyboard itself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tvirostek Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 The problem with the low Bb key is most likely a broken wire on the key contact, or the contact itself is bent. There are two metal strips that make contact when the key is pressed down. The aftertouch is a separate sensor which is why it still works. There are six screws to get the DSS-1 open, a further six to take out the keybed. The procedure is detailed in the installation manual for the kit. You can download the preliminary version here: http://files.me.com/tomvirostek/a2n0mp If you end up sending me the DSS-1 for modification I'd be able to fix it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tvirostek Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I forgot to add that the floppy drive housing must be removed to take out the keybed. It has seven screws on the underside (also shown in the manual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 I tried setting the unison mode to two voices and detune to minimum and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McHale Posted November 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 In case nobody's told you lately... Jim, you're awesome. The DSS-1 is exciting again! Thanks for all of your hard work. If you ever get to Chicago-land, you'll eat and drink for free my friend. -Mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 In case nobody's told you lately...Jim, you're awesome. The DSS-1 is exciting again! Thanks for all of your hard work. If you ever get to Chicago-land, you'll eat and drink for free my friend.-Mc Wow, thank you very much! That is very kind. You just made my whole weekend! :phil: -Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juno6 Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 I looked into this a little more, and the CPU takes some time after setting up (and starting) the first voice, then tests for unison mode, then sets up the rest of the voices. So, even though the 2 oscillators are exactly synced timing wise, they are out of phase with each other. I could probably re-arrange the code to get everything set up first, then start all the oscillators together, but I decided that it was easier to just give you what you really wanted. I added another Key Assign Mode. Now, in addition to Poly-1, Poly-2, and Unison, there is a forth mode called Mono. This is implemented in version 3.97, which I just emailed to Tom. -Jim Wow, excellent! I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tvirostek Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've listed one of the upgraded DSS-1's on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/KORG-DSS-1-Sampling-Synthesizer-UPGRADED_W0QQitemZ260511469927QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKeyboards_MIDI?hash=item3ca7b19167 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McHale Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 OK, that USB floppy combo drive was a nice touch. I'm gonna have to do that to mine when I get mine upgraded... -Mc p.s. that starting price is a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbabb Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 OK, that USB floppy combo drive was a nice touch. I'm gonna have to do that to mine when I get mine upgraded... -Mc p.s. that starting price is a steal! The nice thing about that combo drive is that the Vinculum module will recognize any of the various memory cards that it will accept, just so long as you only insert one card at a time. That means that you can use those CF cards that you just got. -Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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