Solaris Module?

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John Bowen wrote:
Neutron wrote:...The other way around is probably not the same, maybe you could add DSP for a "even smaller than XITE-D" so people could connect to DAW and get a taste of scope plugs after permanent Solaris output.
Well, this is really not possible (and besides, the Solaris has more of the faster DSPs than the XITE-D, so it isn't "even smaller" in that regard!). It seems many people still don't understand the difference between a host computer-based system like Scope/XITE, and a self-contained, optimised dedicated system like the Solaris. There is a lot more to it than just saying, "Well, they both use DSPs".
oh i guessed that, i was thinking of adding additional DSP "after" the solaris bits.

Just out of curiosity is there a processor in there to look after all the knobs and displays and stuff, or is it a custom FPGA type thing? are you allowed to say its name?
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We use a blackfin processor to do the "housekeeping". That's sort of the equivalent of the 'host computer' system I mentioned with Scope; you'd have to have something that could run Scope (currently a Windows environment) inside, and include a Windows license fee also.
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marzzz wrote:
Neutron wrote:if such a thing was ever made, it would need PC and OSx software, and someone to do it. it would have to be nice, not like those (ahem) things you can buy extra for programming DSI evolver etc.
I vote for an iPad app!
A TouchOSC template would be easy enough to create.
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John Bowen wrote:
One display works for me. I think a knobby layout like the Microwave XT or Origin would be the ticket.
Not likely to happen....it would be more of a minimal layout.
Is a minimal layout rack version being seriously considered?...I'd buy one.
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just thought I'd chime in here, and say that a desktop could work really well with a minimal layout if this is what you mean by minimal:

1 display, 1/2 row(2) of knobs.

Then a signal flow diagram with buttons on each section to select that "block". Kinda like the ESQ-1, but with a knob for each parameter in the block rather than THEN pressing another button to assign the single slider.
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That's not too different from what I had in mind, which is one display and 2 rows of 5 knobs (same as current graphics display center)....but first, I have to get the keyboard off and running! It will be quite a while before I can invest money into making another product.
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When do we get it in a watch?
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valis wrote:When do we get it in a watch?
:lol:
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n1nj4 wrote:
marzzz wrote:I vote for an iPad app!
A TouchOSC template would be easy enough to create.
Holy kee-rapp! How did I miss this? I was planning on getting the iPad2, but now it's getting just so ridiculous! Better hurry up with that Solaris JB, before someone comes up with an app for that!! :lol:
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marzzz wrote:
n1nj4 wrote:
marzzz wrote:I vote for an iPad app!
A TouchOSC template would be easy enough to create.
Holy kee-rapp! How did I miss this? I was planning on getting the iPad2, but now it's getting just so ridiculous! Better hurry up with that Solaris JB, before someone comes up with an app for that!! :lol:
TouchOSC is just a MIDI controller app, so you'll need to buy a Solaris too. :wink:
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n1nj4 wrote: TouchOSC is just a MIDI controller app, so you'll need to buy a Solaris too. :wink:
You mean there won't be a Solaris for iPad?? :?: :mrgreen: :lol:
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iPad 2 isn't really that much more powerful though, so maybe not Solaris but something smaller...Comet?
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valis wrote:iPad 2 isn't really that much more powerful though, so maybe not Solaris but something smaller...Comet?
[SARCASM]Gotta love site admins who troll and can't stay on topic.[/SARCASM]
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n1nj4 wrote:
valis wrote:iPad 2 isn't really that much more powerful though, so maybe not Solaris but something smaller...Comet?
[SARCASM]Gotta love site admins who troll and can't stay on topic.[/SARCASM]
I was wondering how many emoticons it would take to carry the joke over.....!?
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Considering this thread, I might as well do a little marketing survey -
What would you expect to pay for a Solaris Module, with the more simplified UI?
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