Definitely interested when you get this ready to sell. Happy to be a beta tester as well. I have a ton
of hardware synths and having a powerful arp for them all would be awesome.
Great work on the newest version!
BlueARP DM: hardware arpeggiator/sequencer (news & discussion)
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- KVRer
- 11 posts since 14 May, 2018
Hi,
I'm more interested in a polyphonic and MIDI CC modulation step sequencer , and I don't use CV stuff.. but I strongly recommend you look into adding an input for syncing to an audio pulse so the machine can be synced to computers without the MIDI clock jitter.
I'm more interested in a polyphonic and MIDI CC modulation step sequencer , and I don't use CV stuff.. but I strongly recommend you look into adding an input for syncing to an audio pulse so the machine can be synced to computers without the MIDI clock jitter.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
I thought nearly the same way. In my current design I have 4 analog outputs for cv or gate and 1 analog input. It will be possible to make it either audio input (beat detection) or pulse clock input.Treebase wrote:Hi,
I'm more interested in a polyphonic and MIDI CC modulation step sequencer , and I don't use CV stuff.. but I strongly recommend you look into adding an input for syncing to an audio pulse so the machine can be synced to computers without the MIDI clock jitter.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
Just a quick update on my progress.
The project is going on, now I'm trying to implement USB-MIDI functionality.
It's not easy at all, but I have some progress already.
Apart from that, I have smaller and better prototype already assembled.
Enclosure size now fits into 20x20cm restriction, making it 3d-printable with most of consumer-grade 3d printers.
I already tried to 3d-print it, works OK (though it's not as glamorous as I want it to be).
But anyway, it's important, cause, surprisingly for me, enclosure turned out to be the most expensive part of the whole thing...
My option of choice for enclosure manufacturing is moulding into silicon, though I didn't try it yet,
I need to finalize front panel layout first.
Another option I have in mind to make it cheaper for the customer, is to ship it without the enclosure and
provide STL 3d-model so you can 3d-print it yourself.
Or you can even use it without the enclosure (a-la tech geek version).
The project is going on, now I'm trying to implement USB-MIDI functionality.
It's not easy at all, but I have some progress already.
Apart from that, I have smaller and better prototype already assembled.
Enclosure size now fits into 20x20cm restriction, making it 3d-printable with most of consumer-grade 3d printers.
I already tried to 3d-print it, works OK (though it's not as glamorous as I want it to be).
But anyway, it's important, cause, surprisingly for me, enclosure turned out to be the most expensive part of the whole thing...
My option of choice for enclosure manufacturing is moulding into silicon, though I didn't try it yet,
I need to finalize front panel layout first.
Another option I have in mind to make it cheaper for the customer, is to ship it without the enclosure and
provide STL 3d-model so you can 3d-print it yourself.
Or you can even use it without the enclosure (a-la tech geek version).
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
Current BlueARP prototype demo. 100% hardware performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3BJSrbi6g0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3BJSrbi6g0
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
Some quick info om my progress - moving forward, already implemented MIDI sync (both as midi clock master and slave).
Audio pulse input will be an option too, cause the unit currently has 1 audio input.
Currently polishing the button/interface logic - want to make sure current button arrangement will work fine. Maybe will change button arrangement a little bit.
Audio pulse input will be an option too, cause the unit currently has 1 audio input.
Currently polishing the button/interface logic - want to make sure current button arrangement will work fine. Maybe will change button arrangement a little bit.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
Another demo, using BlueARP DM (desktop module) + Novation Nova.
Revision 4 (rearranged some buttons and corrected som errors on the PCB)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYpk5NeJ8k
Revision 4 (rearranged some buttons and corrected som errors on the PCB)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYpk5NeJ8k
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- KVRian
- 1361 posts since 17 Jul, 2007 from Riversland Valhalla
This latest video, shows the real essence of BlueARP, it's matured and I believe this is a milestone of the BlueARP development... So glad to see how it evolves.. Great efforts indeed master Graywolf 
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- KVRian
- 1134 posts since 4 May, 2008 from West London Depot
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- KVRAF
- 11035 posts since 19 Jun, 2008 from Seattle
This is fantastic. Great work. 
I'm not a musician, but I've designed sounds that others use to make music. http://soundcloud.com/obsidiananvil
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
A demo showing CV/Gate and Analog input functionality of my current prototype. Finally I can say it works as expected!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoo5lGwbVfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoo5lGwbVfs
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
BTW, I'm on my way to Berlin to attend Superbooth 2019.
If you happen to be there and want to say hello and/or chat about BlueARP, you are welcome.
I'll wear back t-shirt with "BlueARP" logo printed white on black. Just like here:
https://web.facebook.com/BlueARP.IF/?_rdc=1&_rdr
PS. I didn't make it to participate as exhibitor cause my hardware unit is not 100% ready. Secondly, they were out of free spaces when I wrote them (it was several months beforehand). But anyway I decided to go there as a visitor.
If you happen to be there and want to say hello and/or chat about BlueARP, you are welcome.
I'll wear back t-shirt with "BlueARP" logo printed white on black. Just like here:
https://web.facebook.com/BlueARP.IF/?_rdc=1&_rdr
PS. I didn't make it to participate as exhibitor cause my hardware unit is not 100% ready. Secondly, they were out of free spaces when I wrote them (it was several months beforehand). But anyway I decided to go there as a visitor.
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SupervillainGRZ SupervillainGRZ https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=358312
- KVRer
- 5 posts since 11 May, 2015
Hey Graywolf,
Any news on this? I can't wait to try one!!!
Any news on this? I can't wait to try one!!!
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 683 posts since 15 Apr, 2012 from Moscow, Russia
Real-time performance using BlueARP mk.1 rev.6 unit. Synths and a drumbox are midi-slaved to bluearp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esWZteSttj4
On the circuitry level everything tested and works as expected, just some minor issues.
The main issue is the enclosure - it's too expensive. I have several options:
1. Try to make several units with silicon-moulded enclosure (might not meet required linear size accuracy)
2. Use cheap FDM 3d-printing. Will work, but won't look pretty
3. Go for metallic enclosure (surprusingly, for small batches - it is cheaper)
3rd option will delay me for many months, probably for a year. Any suggestions or opinions on this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esWZteSttj4
On the circuitry level everything tested and works as expected, just some minor issues.
The main issue is the enclosure - it's too expensive. I have several options:
1. Try to make several units with silicon-moulded enclosure (might not meet required linear size accuracy)
2. Use cheap FDM 3d-printing. Will work, but won't look pretty
3. Go for metallic enclosure (surprusingly, for small batches - it is cheaper)
3rd option will delay me for many months, probably for a year. Any suggestions or opinions on this?
