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Chrutil Full Member
Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 194 Location: San Rafael, California
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:14 pm Post subject: Kronos AL-1 graphical editor |
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Hi all,
I have been wanting to get deeper into the AL-1 synth since I got my Kronos, but I am not particularly fond of editing the tiny parameters on the many tabs in the Kronos Gui. I was holding out for the Editor, but unfortunately it used the same screen layout as the Kronos itself so it didn't help in that regard.
To learn more about it I decided to write a graphical editor for the AL-1 and it is tuning out pretty neat so I though I'd share it with others interested in AL-1 editing.
I tried to model the layout after a traditional analog synth, but it turns out there are a lot of parameters on this beast so it it still a little overwhelming.
The editor uses MIDI sysex to edit the parameters so you do need a live hookup.
Feedback/questions/comments are very welcome.
It's Windows only, but it's not using any fancy components so it might run on a Mac using Wine.
Feel free to take it for a spin - it is still early in development, but I find it useful, and perhaps so do you.
Download link at:
http://www.chrutil.com/kronos/
I hope you enjoy it - feedback welcome. _________________ Korg Kronos 88 #444 /3GB, MU modular synth, PPG Wave 2.3, Modal Electronics 002, TTSH, Oberheim Two Voice Pro, Deckard's Dream, Kijimi, MatrixBrute, Access Virus KC, Ensoniq EPS, Korg Microsampler, Behringer Model D, Behringer Pro~1, Roland JP-08, Roland VP-03, Roland JD-08, Roland TR-8, Akai MPC-X, Roland TD-12 V-Drums, Fender Precision Bass, Martin Custom D Guitar, Sterling JP-60 Guitar, PRS Santana SE Guitar (signed), Logic Pro X, Pulsar P900 Series, Arturia V Collection 6 as well as various iPad & soft synths.
Download the Korg Kronos AL-1/Polysix Graphical Editor |
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BasariStudios Approved Merchant
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 6510 Location: NYC, USA
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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Well to be honest...i love this thing...its look and the way it is, even though
i would probably never use it (i am more comfortable with the synth itself)
this is the best Editor for the AL-1...waayyyyyyyyy better then the Kronos's
Editor released by Korg...this is very cool.
_________________ http://www.basaristudios.com
Cubase 8.5 Pro. Windows 7 X64. ASUS SaberTooth X99. Intel I7 5820K. ASUS GTX 960 Strix OC 2GB. 4x8 GB G.SKILL.
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: |
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This looks really impressive, I just checked the GUI but it looks beautiful.
I have a dual monitor setup and I can see all knobs (except the last two rows) all at once, it must be a breeze to be able to tweak values with it. _________________
Developer of the free PCG file managing application for most Korg workstations: PCG Tools, see https://www.kronoshaven.com/pcgtools/ |
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BasariStudios Approved Merchant
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 6510 Location: NYC, USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:26 am Post subject: |
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Yup. _________________ http://www.basaristudios.com
Cubase 8.5 Pro. Windows 7 X64. ASUS SaberTooth X99. Intel I7 5820K. ASUS GTX 960 Strix OC 2GB. 4x8 GB G.SKILL.
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Ksynth Platinum Member
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 1225 Location: Northern California, USA
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Hexfix93 Full Member
Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 175
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:05 am Post subject: |
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Cool |
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NuSkoolTone Approved Merchant
Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 1069
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:23 am Post subject: |
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I was hoping for something like this. From looking at the post, well done!
We're all capable of using parameters, but working with knobs is much more comfortable. I feel it allows you to think less and be more creative. There's a reason so few people tweaked the knobless button/parameter list synths of the late 80's early 90's. It's a PITA! _________________ Korg: KRONOS 73, M50-61, 01W/r
Yamaha: Motif XS7, FS1R
Kawai K5000S, Roland JD-990 w/Vintage Synth |
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mgibian
Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Posts: 26 Location: Spokane, WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:28 am Post subject: but where are the patch cords? |
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I cut my synthesizer teeth on a discrete component Moog, so sometimes feel lost with these wonderful beasts on the Kronos. But, then I start playing and I just can't wipe the smile off my face. |
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afr Senior Member
Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 315
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Kronos AL-1 graphical editor |
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Very well done!
this is the right direction in order to have a nice editor, you should complete the editor for all sound engine and then sell it to korg
Chrutil wrote: | Hi all,
I have been wanting to get deeper into the AL-1 synth since I got my Kronos, but I am not particularly fond of editing the tiny parameters on the many tabs in the Kronos Gui. I was holding out for the Editor, but unfortunately it used the same screen layout as the Kronos itself so it didn't help in that regard.
To learn more about it I decided to write a graphical editor for the AL-1 and it is tuning out pretty neat so I though I'd share it with others interested in AL-1 editing.
I tried to model the layout after a traditional analog synth, but it turns out there are a lot of parameters on this beast so it it still a little overwhelming.
The editor uses MIDI sysex to edit the parameters so you do need a live hookup.
Feedback/questions/comments are very welcome.
It's Windows only, but it's not using any fancy components so it might run on a Mac using Wine.
Feel free to take it for a spin - it is still early in development, but I find it useful, and perhaps so do you.
Download link at:
http://www.chrutil.com/kronos/
I hope you enjoy it - feedback welcome. |
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zzz Full Member
Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Posts: 195 Location: Just across from there
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Chrutil, I've just grabbed it. It looks great in the screen shot, and along with everyone else, see the sort of thing that we all expected to be released officially. Can't wait to have a play with this. It looks like you've thrown the gauntlets down for others, and set the bar high! Anyone for a MOD editor? |
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neomad Senior Member
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 439
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Awesome, absolutely !
One of my suggestions into wishlist was to adapt AL1 to a KLC Monopoly GUI because as you do, I do not feel very pleasant editing tabs.
Thank you so much ! _________________ www.neomad.net |
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jimknopf Platinum Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 3374
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Great GUI!
Very much appreciated! _________________ Kronos 73 - Moog Voyager RME - Moog LP TE - Behringer Model D - Prophet 6 - Roland Jupiter Xm - Rhodes Stage 73 Mk I - Elektron Analog Rytm MkII - Roland TR-6s - Cubase 12 Pro + Groove Agent 5 |
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SeedyLee Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 1371 Location: Perth, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Looks absolutely gorgeous, and like others said, is a much more sensible use of the exanded screen real estate of a PC than Korg's editor.
For me, I was hopeful that a PC editor would allow the relationship between parameters to be clearer, as well as not requiring changing between tabs - something which this does.
Am I right in assuming this was constructed in Visual C++?
I would pay be a decent editor that covered all the engines in such a clear fashion _________________ Current Equipment:
Korg Kronos 2 88, Reface CS, Roland JV-1080, TE OP1, Moog Subsequent 37, Korg ARP Odyssey, Allen & Heath Zed 18, Adam F5, MOTU MIDI Express XT, Lexicon MX200 & MPX1, Yamaha QY700, Yamaha AW16G, Tascam DP008ex, Zoom H6, Organelle, Roland J6 & JU06A
Previous: Triton LE 61/Sampling/64MB/4GB SCSI, MS2000BR, Kronos 1 61, Monotribe, NanoKontrol, NanoKeys, Kaossilator II, Casio HT3000, Roland VP-03, Reface DX, Novation Mininova, MPC One |
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motic Full Member
Joined: 14 Jan 2012 Posts: 159 Location: NL
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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michelkeijzers wrote: | This looks really impressive, I just checked the GUI but it looks beautiful.
I have a dual monitor setup and I can see all knobs (except the last two rows) all at once, it must be a breeze to be able to tweak values with it. |
FYI, Michel, clicking on the white tabs the screen will scroll to the attended function (mixer, filter etc.)
Looks very good indeed!
Btw, when you finished, don't sell it to Korg , sell it to us we can't miss the xtra money they will charge! _________________ ·•● Moreno ●•·
Music @ www.Soundclick.com/motic |
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.Jens Senior Member
Joined: 06 Dec 2011 Posts: 383
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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+1, great work so far! I'm looking forward to the alternate editor shining up on the horizon, as well as the integration into Heider's custom OS
What a dream |
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