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Hardware Instruments => MatrixBrute => MatrixBrute - Feature requests => Topic started by: DrJustice on February 15, 2017, 06:04:21 pm
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While waiting for my MatrixBrute to be delivered here is my wish list for changes and features - sooner rather than later. It's mostly small and simple stuff that could easily make its way into the firmware, and some that require more work:
- Capture of new velocities when Key Hold is on. Currently the first velocity captured is used for all subsequent notes.
- Capture of velocity for each key when using the arpeggiator. Currently the first velocity captured is used for all keys, unlike my other synths.
(Lack of velocity capture for last/individual notes is a confirmed bug) - Glide for upper part in Duo Split mode - much wanted for upper part soloing. Maybe Mode+Glide to swap lower and upper glide, blinking Glide LED for upper?
(Reported to have been working prior to FW 1.1) - Less deadzone on the pitch wheel. The large deadzone makes precise and well timed bends harder than they should be.
- Selectable aftertouch curves, like velocity curves. The AT is a little abrupt initially)
- Finer control of fine tune, mapping away the notchy center detent (a bit abrupt around center, same dilemma as sub 37 pitch mod amount pot).
- More programmable matrix destinations. E.g. pressing the 4 buttons without assigning anything could switch between 4 pages for a total of 16 destinations.
- Paraphonic note capture in the sequencer.
- Storing velocity and aftertouch curve settings per patch.
- Linked/populated sequence indication when pressing "Patterns" and "Link", using a different colour.
- Ability to set MIDI tx and rx channel, local mode and pot mode on the synth itself.
- Ability to name presets on the synth itself (could use the alphanumeric preset LED display).
- Ability to dump and receive patches (and banks) as MIDI sysex data straight from and to the synth - very important for total recall in conjunction with DAWs.
- Full voice and sequence editing, as well as remote control, via MIDI sysex.
- For Duo Split mode: ability to swap the filters around, so that the lower part (with sequencer) can use the Steiner Parker and the upper part can use the Ladder.
Some specific suggetions for the sequencer:
- Display the notes on the patch number display, when playing or selecting a step and when holding a Step button and turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the note value for the step.
- Hold Accent button while turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the velocity value for the step.
- Hold Slide button while turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the gate length for the step, the Gate knob would then be a relative adjustment.
- Most definitely fix the MOD button + Mod Amount knob bug (no longer working until you pres Record + Play).
Done! :)
- Preset vs current parameter indicator, using preset display showing the difference and with 0 indicating a match.
(Still wish for a toggle on/off mode, e.g. hold PReset 3 seconds to toggle. Also wish it didn't switch to the Preset page)
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Yes, definitely the aftertouch curves and naming presets directly from the synth panel, not just from the midi control software. Currently, the aftertouch sensitivity can be adjusted in the midi control software, but the curve not. I would like the curve to be less of a step function. Now, it is difficult to modulate the AT, as it goes beyond the barrier so quickly. Otherwise, the feel of the keyboard is just great, also velocity. Naming of presets from the synth should be considered as part of default functions of a synth. I consider the lack of that feature a choice from Arturia to release the synth to the market and quickly update the firmware to make it possible.
+The direct sysex capability, not only limited to using Arturia's own Midi control center.
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A GS posting reminded me of this one, which I forgot in the list above:
- Ability to dump and receive patches as MIDI sysex data straight from and to the synth - very important for total recall in conjunction with DAWs
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A GS posting reminded me of this one, which I forgot in the list above:
- Ability to dump and receive patches as MIDI sysex data straight from and to the synth - very important for total recall in conjunction with DAWs
Absolutely ... this and an entire bank or all banks.
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... and do not forget "START SEQUENCE POINT" feature to amke the sequencer the definitive tool!!!! ;D
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I'm already running out of programmable matrix destinations while making a flute patch with a 'perfect' chiff and other subtle articulation. Having 4 is good, but the whole thing just invites one to go further. So I added :
- More programmable matrix destinations. E.g. pressing the 4 assign-buttons without assigning anything could switch between 4 pages for a total of 16 destinations.
If I'm not mistaken, I see LEDs on the PCB for the assign-buttons (not used currently). If that's indeed the case, then they could light up to indicate the currently select page of 4 mod destinations.
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I really miss glide for the upper part in Duo Split mode. Never really use it for the lower part since that's usually bass, so I've added:
- Glide for upper part in Duo Split mode - much wanted for upper part soloing. Maybe Mode+Glide to swap lower and upper glide, blinking Glide LED for upper?
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Mine still has the original firmware and the glide can definitely be activated for the upper part in duophonic mode, did the recent update break that ?
I'd really like the matrixbrute to remember its last state when turned on (current preset, including buffered edits, panel on/off switch etc), and a way to switch between the original and the edited sound would also be welcome.
I already asked about adding midi tuning standard support without getting any answer, being stuck in 12-tet feels like a big step back for me, despite the amazing sound palette.
I agree about the matrix, 4 user programmable destinations isn't much :( Another somehow related regret : duophonic and paraphonic modes aren't exploitable thru cv/gate (it would have solved both my free intonation and polyphonic needs, and as it is even monophonic sounds relying on the 3 vcos can't be exploited : vco3 frequency control is missing)…
ps : there's a annoying bug in the kb/seq source, it ignores the legato setting option (always interpreted as "on").
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There's no glide in the upper part in Duo Split mode on FW 1.1.0.73 here - just tried again for verification. Please let's know if the upper part glide goes missing when you upgrade yours. If so it should be an easily reversible bugette.
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When pressing a Mod track button and tweaking Mod Amount in play mode, the Mod step on/off state remains on, and it will even be switched immediately on if held when in the off state and the tweaking the Mod Amount. When in Record mode, the state will always toggle when you tweak Mod Amount while holding the button. The latter seems like a bug, or at least a very annoying "feature". I'd wish the mod track buttons remain in the on state when the Mod Amount is tweaked in all cases. I therefore add:
- In the sequencer when in Record mode, make sure the Mod step buttons are left in the ON state after holding them and tweaking the Mod Amount
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I came here just to ask about less dead zone on the pitch wheel, but I see you've already done it.
Small back and forth wiggles are impossible to do.
+1 please :)
Also... I thought the aftertouch curve was a bit steep. I set the sensitivity to 10% in the MIDI Control Center, which did seem to help.
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wouldn't a fade in/out for the aftertouch be possible to make it really smooth?
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It would be smoothly engaged, but not smoothly modulated by varying pressure. We can already do a fade by applying an envelope to the aftertouch signal in the matrix for up to 4 destinations (and yes, when they are spent we need more modulation slots...).
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I must admit I have been wondering what the other 90% of aftertouch sensitivity might be for.
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The ability to modulate vco3 from the matrix,
Sequencer to record and transpose from any key,
You can loose the feel having to wright in c !
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The ability to modulate vco3 from the matrix,
Sequencer to record and transpose from any key,
You can loose the feel having to wright in c !
You can modulate VCO 3 by using one of the four assignable matrix columns.
Good point with the sequencer transposition - would've been nice to have.
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Regarding two things: the feature suggestion of more assignable matrix columns and the now "much" requested envelope retriggering/looping:
We have the current suggestions for more columns suggesting 4 pages selected with the 4 assign buttons (details elsewhere). I was just thinking that one possible solution for envelope retriggering (and any other "invisible" mod targets) is to have a (fixed) set of columns representing trigger inputs for the envelopes so that we get a place to assign envelope triggers. For the looping bit, if you assign an envelope to an envelope retrigger column, the retrigging could happen when the release phase ends which would give us both normal looping and sequenced triggering.
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For Duo Split mode: ability to swap the filters around, so that the lower part (with sequencer) can use the Steiner Parker and the upper part can use the Ladder.
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quote:
- More programmable matrix destinations. E.g. pressing the 4 buttons without assigning anything could switch between 4 pages for a total of 16 destinations.
+1 on this!!! For me that would be the most important improvement (of an already very, very impressive synth, admittedly)
I would also love to see:
- The ability to set different lengths for the individual tracks in the sequencer (e.g. the mod track), not only same length for all 4 tracks
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With the MB2S out of the bag, and seeing its sequencer, some enhancements to the MxB sequencer wouldn't go amiss. Some suggestions:
- Display the notes on the patch number display, when playing or selecting a step and when holding a Step button and turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the note value for the step
- Hold Accent button while turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the velocity value for the step
- Hold Slide button while turning the Mod Amount knob to edit the gate length for the step, the Gate knob would then be a relative adjustment
- Most definitely fix the MOD button + Mod Amount knob bug (no longer working until you pres Record + Play)
All of this should be available in the Play mode.
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The MatrixBrute needs a Sysex protocol so we can have editors and other tools. The protocol should support:
Read and write for:
- High res values for every parameter including the mod matrix
- Values for every sequencer step and row
Remote control for:
- All non-voice parameter buttons and operations, such as those in the sequencer section, save/load etc.
Dump back and forth for:
- Full patch and sequence data
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+ 1 on SysEx/complete MIDI implementation!
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I have already written my proposals elsewhere but - for simplicity sake - I'll add them here as well:
* Loopable Envelopes
* Buttons as Mod Destination in the matrix
* A generical CV input, not tied to the fixed destinations
* Envelope triggers as Mod Destinations (say, one wants to trigger Env2 using LFO1)
Give us at least three of these things and I think MatrixBrute can seriously win the prize for the best synth ever! 8)
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Yes, it is very frustrating to have all these possible modulations and have to limit them to four :(
Among all, some of the fixed ones are not thoses I would have choosen. For example, I need only to modulate the Ultrasaw and the Metalizer parameters from time to time, while I need always to access the resonance and the LFO rates.
The result is that I often miss some parameters to modulate, but there is 4 that are unused...
I whish I could simply change some of the default destinations with other ones, even before adding more banks.
I am ready to put stickers on the panel !
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This is a nice idea-- rather than having additional pages of assignable destinations (or in addition to that), there could be a way to overwrite the default destinations. Not sure how (or if) this could be implemented, but it would be great. I feel the same way about the desirability of modulating say, supersaw versus resonance, LFO speed, or Osc 3 frequency.
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This is a nice idea-- rather than having additional pages of assignable destinations (or in addition to that), there could be a way to overwrite the default destinations. Not sure how (or if) this could be implemented, but it would be great. I feel the same way about the desirability of modulating say, supersaw versus resonance, LFO speed, or Osc 3 frequency.
Agreed. I think adding menu diving and multiple pages would take away from the "the knob per function", immediate feel of the MB interface. Some tough choices have to be made to improve functionality...but not generate a bloated, overly complicated UI. So overriding the default mod destinations gets my vote. BTW Osc 3 frequency CAN be selected as a mod destination (even though it's limited because it's a coarse pitch knob. I would love to be able to modulate PW on Osc 3...but let's face it, it's never going to happen.)
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This is a nice idea-- rather than having additional pages of assignable destinations (or in addition to that), there could be a way to overwrite the default destinations. Not sure how (or if) this could be implemented, but it would be great. I feel the same way about the desirability of modulating say, supersaw versus resonance, LFO speed, or Osc 3 frequency.
Agreed. I think adding menu diving and multiple pages would take away from the "the knob per function", immediate feel of the MB interface. Some tough choices have to be made to improve functionality...but not generate a bloated, overly complicated UI. So overriding the default mod destinations gets my vote. ...
No menu diving is needed with the suggested implementation of pressing the 4 assign-buttons without assigning anything to switch between 4 pages. There are even LEDs in those buttons that aren't used, and those could indicate which of 4 pages is selected.
There is nothing available in the UI to easily support re-programming of the fixed columns. It would also be messy with no indication of whether a a column has been reprogrammed or what the destination is.
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No menu diving is needed with the suggested implementation of pressing the 4 assign-buttons without assigning anything to switch between 4 pages. There are even LEDs in those buttons that aren't used, and those could indicate which of 4 pages is selected.
There is noting available in the UI to easily support re-programming of the fixed columns. It would also be messy with no indication of whether a a column has been reprogrammed or what the destination is.
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OK you convinced me. I'have had my MB for two weeks now, playing around the clock and programming the hell out of it. My wife can hear me across the house gigling and bursting into joyful expletives...BUT it has become quite clear now: most of the time, I ran out of programmable mod destinations. The one absolutely essential update the MB needs is indeed more user-defined mod destinations. And your proposed way of doing it is the right one. I hope that there is enough memory left in the machine to accomplish that. Hell, just one extra page of 4 destinations would be an enormous improvement...but let's hope for 4. Arturia: this update can take the MB where no other (non-modular) synth has gone before, DO IT!!!
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Let me add:
Expression pedals send to MIDI out as CC4/CC3 (as it should be)
Preset viewer: since I unfortunately think we'll never see an actual editor, it'd nice to have a preset viewer at least, so I can load a patch, see how it is done and map it knob by knob if I really want to. This is great for learning by reverse engineering.
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I have officially submitted this feature request (as suggested by Dr Justice):
Add more User-defined Mod destinations such that 4 pages of 4 destinations can be accessed by pushing buttons 13, 14, 15 and 16 (which apparently possess built-in LEDs) to indicate which one is active.
If, like me, you dream about this feature, send a similar request to Arturia,s support! Or send your other requests for new features and bug fixes. I am sure this is more effective than whining and accusing the company of this and that.
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I have officially submitted this feature request (as suggested by Dr Justice):
Add more User-defined Mod destinations such that 4 pages of 4 destinations can be accessed by pushing buttons 13, 14, 15 and 16 (which apparently possess built-in LEDs) to indicate which one is active.
If, like me, you dream about this feature, send a similar request to Arturia,s support! Or send your other requests for new features and bug fixes. I am sure this is more effective than whining and accusing the company of this and that.
Those 4 LEDs... Note that Arturia's own product page picture has the column 15 button lit up - gotta use them for something! ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/dABbshn.png)
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:o Amazing!
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Superseded by the thread Patch name, system param end extended patch param editing (https://forum.arturia.com/index.php?topic=92837.0)
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There's no glide in the upper part in Duo Split mode on FW 1.1.0.73 here - just tried again for verification. Please let's know if the upper part glide goes missing when you upgrade yours. If so it should be an easily reversible bugette.
Yup, upper glide doesn't work for me after upgrading to 1.1.0.73. But in all fairness upgrading was the first thing I did after getting this beast, so I can't confirm that it worked with prior version.