New drum-synth called smackbox. Beta-testing has commenced!

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I'm back! Vacation was great! Will take a while to catch up on everything here at home though :)

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Welcome back :).
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Just tested version 0.50.

Bugs:
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Loading preset mechanism still looks confusing, since you've also added extra slots. When I reloaded my old gabberish kit, it always goes on the first block rather than the one I have currently selected. Also, when pressing SAVE button, does it save just the 'selected instrument' or the 'entire kit' or an 'entire bank of kits' ? (It's got to be more clearer. It's confusing.)

Also, reloading my bank still gets note 1 switched to instrument 12 instead of how it was originally saved. :\

Also, there seems to be a graphical mishandling when loading banks, sometimes the graphics change but don't match to the current sounds assigned to the notes.

Otherwise, here's a crap demo!

http://rantonthem.com/djtBMX/junkpile/s ... ishKit.mp3
(Gabberish kit, as demonstrated)

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is this still going on? i would like to beta test. i use fl7's drum synth all the time but would like to find something better. or more compatible with me.

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MaliceX wrote:Just tested version 0.50.

Bugs:
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Loading preset mechanism still looks confusing, since you've also added extra slots. When I reloaded my old gabberish kit, it always goes on the first block rather than the one I have currently selected.
Added to the list, thanks!
MaliceX wrote:Also, when pressing SAVE button, does it save just the 'selected instrument' or the 'entire kit' or an 'entire bank of kits' ? (It's got to be more clearer. It's confusing.)
The copy/paste/load/save buttons is for individual patches. You can load/save kits or banks of kits under the file drop-down. I agree this needs to be clearer, will work on this for the next version!
MaliceX wrote:Also, reloading my bank still gets note 1 switched to instrument 12 instead of how it was originally saved. :\
Already got this on the list :)
MaliceX wrote:Also, there seems to be a graphical mishandling when loading banks, sometimes the graphics change but don't match to the current sounds assigned to the notes.
Odd! Goes to the list too!

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i just cracked it open and its great that you can use comp. keyboard to play. when i am on the internet i don't have midi. and alot of standalones i have used don't do that. once i get a chance to dig into it thoroughly, i'll offer more feedback

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i think there is a bug with the filter display the peak will go out of the black screen onto the grey. i think it is pretty good d.s. i would like it to be sample based or atleasr have a foundation to build sounds from other than the presets, but i know you said you didn't want it to be sample based either way it sounds good. in standalone the full screen is cool to.

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triple p wrote:i think there is a bug with the filter display the peak will go out of the black screen onto the grey.
Well look at that :) Noted and will be fixed for the next release, thanks :)
triple p wrote:i think it is pretty good d.s. i would like it to be sample based or atleasr have a foundation to build sounds from other than the presets, but i know you said you didn't want it to be sample based either way it sounds good. in standalone the full screen is cool to.
It will not become sample based :) What do you mean by have a foundation to build sounds from other than the presets?

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I really Like the look of the GUI! This looks very promising!
Good luck with the programming Stefan! Cheers bro!
I am a ameture prodcer/electronic musician here in america. I live in New York. I have over 3 cds worth of songs done from rock to hip hop beats and more. I think your vsti can help me with my music. good luck!
sincerely,

-James-
ps. please PM me or email me my email should be in my profile. or else I will PM you my email.

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well i have been using it alot more, forget the whole sample thing i was saying. it was just i was getting more wierd sounds than drums but i have it pretty well down now. but in standalone it has crashed on me a few times.

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triple p: hehe, ok :) any clues to what might have caused the crashes in the standalone?

Patch2006: Thanks for the kind words and the offer! At the moment I'm all set when it comes to beta-testers, but keep an eye on this thread, I might need more later on! Cheers, and again, thanks!

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Yes, I think once the free version comes out or the demo alot of people will want it. if it is free, that would be great too. if it is a demo iw ill buy it because it looks very promising. peace man. also I like your web site stefan. it is very professional. I like the TB Emulation of the Roland TB 303 it is very cool. :) good sound too!

good luck with the synths!

-James-

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FWIW, the 303 thingy is not at all made by me :) Nor is anything else, except for Anna, on the examples page :) Thanks for your great feedback and PM though!

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no i haven't the slightest idea why it has been crashing it doesn't affect my host when i use it so...

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smackbox has been running quite smoothly for me! really would like to have more time to fully exploit it, but I did get excited enough with it to put together this little example :D may not be the best illustration of the instrument (as I have run it thru several Live 6 fx as well as TBK3 and replicant )but it's what I ended up with once I put the crayons away :oops:

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