Vector & Expander Update : Super-Short Edition

[jim]

I will have a much longer update soon -- crazy busy here ordering parts and verifying hardware. This is just a quick note to let everyone know that I am taking pre-orders, but just via email for now -- the website update is not ready yet. For information on pre-orders for the Vector and Expander, send email to jim (at) five12 (dot) com. I have a few spots left for shipping in early August, the next block after that is September.

Cheers,
Jim

[Richie]

Any updates Jim? Also is there an option to show Voltages instead of note info?

[jim]

Originally Posted by Richie

Any updates Jim? Also is there an option to show Voltages instead of note info?

Lots going on, but need to crank here a bit more on the firmware before the next update. I can say that basic tuning tables with custom note names will happen either with the initial release, or *very* soon after -- just a couple days of UI tweaks to make it happen. That would allow you to use numeric values instead of note names. There is a limit of 128 distinct output voltages, but from a practical standpoint, that's better (and more accurate) than what you'd get out of a 60 mm slider. Voltage accuracy from these 16 bit DACs is really, really good -- I'm having to upgrade to a much better voltmeter to optimize calibration.

Cheers,
Jim

[justin3am]

I'm totally stoked! I'm gonna end up using all of my vacation days when mine arrives.

[jim]

Originally Posted by justin3am

I'm totally stoked! I'm gonna end up using all of my vacation days when mine arrives.

... I just got a proper bench meter for calibrating the Pitch DACs -- they are turning out to be super accurate, generally within a millivolt of target once calibrated.

Cheers,
Jim

[ignatius]

Originally Posted by jim

... I just got a proper bench meter for calibrating the Pitch DACs -- they are turning out to be super accurate, generally within a millivolt of target once calibrated.

Cheers,
Jim

nice work!

[nikarga]

Hi Jim, I'd like to pre-order but cant figure out how.

Can you pls send me a link? sparco1@mac.com

Cheers pal.
NK

[jim]

Originally Posted by nikarga

Hi Jim, I'd like to pre-order but cant figure out how.

Can you pls send me a link? sparco1@mac.com

Cheers pal.
NK

Email sent!

Cheers,
Jim

[jim]

Oh, I should also mention: Anyone interested in pre-orders should email me directly for details: Jim (at) five12 (dot) com.

Cheers,
Jim

[Robfincher]

Hi Jim
Just wondering about how, or even if, the Launchpad works with the Vector.
Robert