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Hi, it should be fine as long as it sends data (most do)

Thanks! Changing note lengths on the KO II is kinda weird: you can, but it affects EVERY note on the step and the maximum duration you can select is one bar. Here's how you do it: 1. Turn off Quantize and enter MAIN mode 2. Go to the step/tic with the notes you want to edit 3. Hold shift and adjust the Y knob. The X knob adjusts velocity--again, for all notes on that step/tic. Note: i just edited this because I realized my issues when testing were due to Quantize being enabled.

Thank you! I appreciate the comment and I'm glad you found the tips helpful.

Good question. Faders affect all pads in a group regardless of which mode you're in.

Just check all the LED are working great and the Firmware is working great. I still have a problem with the gate-in A, I tried the "Metaconformer" firmware too and I notice that there's a problem with all the A gates (IN and OUT) it seems I can use only the B gates, i think my unit has some construction problems... that's a pity. I think i'm gonna send it back to Thomann. !! BUT i want to confirm again that the FIRMWARE for the SIMPLEXFM is working properly (i don't think the gate stuff is a firmware problem)

@@dedicato8964 I'm glad to hear the firmware is working! It also sounds like your hardware might be fine unless I'm misunderstanding you. There are two types of TRS (3.5mm) MIDI, A and B. Most devices only support one or the other, but Metaconformer works with both, using the switch to determine whether that input is Type A or B. It sounds like your devices are Type B, which is used by some companies like Arturia and Polyend. What gear are you using with it?

@@windowbed Ok I'm so stupid, never really look into it properly, i'm using a Befaco TRS-MIDI Cable B... at first with a Beatstep pro than with my Monomachine, so yes problem solved :| Thanks again for helping me with the firmware and communicating the problems to Soma.

@@dedicato8964 no problem! Glad you got everything working and thanks again for bringing up the LED issues. ☺️

I'm also pretty surprised by that. In my case it's because I use my OP-Z to control almost everything so it just made sense. I also have it mapped to a Keylab but I'm still trying to figure out the best camera angle for that. In general OP-Z might be popular for it because SimplexFM works best with a controller that can send 16 (well, 17 ideally) CC values to 4 different channels. I'm sure lots of controllers can do that, but the Keylab and OP-Z are the only ones I own that have that capability.

I think it may be an issue with the firmware version on the website, not your device. I just downloaded it from Soma's website and I ran into issues with the LED scales as well--specifically for the FOLD, DRIVE, DESTINATION, and INTENSITY parameters. I just passed this on to Vadim, the synth's creator. Thanks for the question and let me know if you notice any other issues!

@@windowbed thank you very much, i'm gonna wait for updates. Again great video :)

I think i found a bug in the TRANSPOSE parameter too, it goes all the way down but only one led up.

@@dedicato8964 Thank you again for bringing this up! It turns out the wrong firmware version was shared on their website. It's been updated now, so if you have a minute in the next couple days could you update the FW and check that the LED scale issues you were seeing are fixed?

I'm glad to hear it! :)

Thanks, Crumb! This video definitely took more effort but I'm really happy with the result.

Thanks! And thank you for making such a cool synth!

Do you just mean connecting the OP-1's 3.5mm output to the EP-133's 3.5mm input? That will definitely work, but I may be misunderstanding your question.

@@windowbed I’m new to this kind of workflow, thanks for bearing with me. I’m basically trying to create a four bar loop off the EP133, then with that same loop, play the OP1 synth into the loop and have it record that synth into the loop.

I don't think you can do exactly what you're describing, but you can definitely do something similar. You wouldn't be able to record the OP-1's synth into the EP-133 while it plays, but you could very easily record the EP-133 into the OP-1, or you could sync the two and record the synth loop to the OP-1's tape. Do you have a Field or an original? Also I like talking about this stuff so no worries :)

@@windowbed I’ve got the original, not the OG OP-Z but the first iteration of the OP1. It looks like the OP1 Field is able to connect just via USBC to one another and it’ll work just fine but in my case I’ll have to do more troubleshooting.

Yes, you can add notes to a step in step sequencer mode. You can also edit and nudge them pretty precisely but there are some limitations--for example, you can record a note that you hold for 2 bars on a step, but if you use the KO II's duration parameter you can only manually set a note to last for 1 bar.

@@windowbed You mean you can hold multiple notes in a chord in step sequencer mode and extend them up to the length of the pattern by pressing the direction keys? I understand that the note length parameter has limited range, but if chords can be hold for longer, than that is what I am looking for (in order to create chord progression with sustained pad sounds)

The chords can be held for longer like you’re describing, though you almost have to guess how long to hold them for. That gets messy if you want to have a 4-chord progression where every chord is held for 8 bars-you’ll have to estimate 8 bars while holding record and the pads. If you hold it for 7 or 9 bars by accident I don’t think there’s a way to correct it. Also, you can’t adjust the duration of the notes by using the direction keys, but you can adjust the timing. One last thought: there’s currently no way to loop a sample (or have it repeat part of a sample) on the KO II, meaning it’s a bit limited for playing sustained chords. There are workarounds like time-stretching but there’s no direct way to just loop a middle point of a sample.

Thanks for the info

Haha thanks! I can literally only do that one pattern and maybe a variation or two, though. No clue how people play those elaborate, loose-feeling patterns.

Thanks! I actually agree it could use some other timbres so I really appreciate your feedback :)

How irritating. What are you having trouble with? Connecting the Metaconformer over USB, transferring the firmware, or something else? I may be able to help. I'm upgrading my camera/lighting setup right now but I'll make a few SimplexFM tutorials soon. Would it be helpful if I made a video demonstrating the process of uploading the SimplexFM firmware?

@windowbed I ended up returning the metaconformer. I could not wrap my head around the binary display and had not but problems and confused. I think it's probably simple ignorance on my part. Perhaps I need to learn more before trying to manage the device. Pretty bummed about it all as I was really excited for the utility but my patience wore out with metaconformer. Not soma fault.

I recorded and exported it as an MP3... not sure if that counts as cheating.

Unfortunately not--it's a completely separate firmware.

Weird! Even with the master chorus off? I wonder what that's all about.

Nice! It makes such otherworldly sounds I could never quite get out of the Digitone

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Good eye, tiger.

Hey, that sounds interesting! I'd be very interested in helping out and providing thoughts/feedback. You can email me at windowbedmusic@gmail.com, or let me know if Discord is easier

Thank you!!

You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

Thank you for the encouragement! I haven't had much motivation lately so this means a lot to me. :)

This is wonderful. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Waiting for part 2.

Are these all stock sounds ?

I've taken a break and am ready to make some videos again. I originally wanted to share the small amount I know about playing chords rhythmically and making leads, but for some reason I'm anxious that it won't end up being very helpful. Maybe I'll give it a shot anyway!