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slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:24 pm
by graphix
has anyone figured out how to get the alternate tunings onto the slim phatty? i have the editor but im not sure where the settings are
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:25 pm
by Amos
There is a dedicated Phatty Tuner app (for Mac and PC) in the works... should be ready very soon, perhaps later this week!
You'll need the Phatty Tuner software and a MIDI connection from your computer to the Phatty (the Phatty USB is fine for this), then you can create custom tunings in the Tuner software and send 'em to the Phatty via MIDI. The Phatty can store up to 31 custom tunings in its memory. Tunings are 12 notes/1 octave format, and any note can be pitched up to a semitone (100 cents) high or low vs. it's equal-tempered "default" pitch. This isn't perfect, as you can't do true microtonality (Harry Partch style, 43 notes to the octave) but you can do quite a lot within these limitations.
Stay tuned, Phatty Tuner release ASAP
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:19 pm
by graphix
cool. will it be released this year or is it months away or what?
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:15 pm
by Sir Nose
graphix wrote:cool. will it be released this year or is it months away or what?
Amos wrote:... should be ready very soon, perhaps later this week!
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:51 pm
by jeepo
This is cool, but I'd be a lot more exited if my LP had OS 3
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:45 pm
by graphix
Is it asap yet??
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:26 pm
by graphix
cool, so the software is out, ive used the software to "send" the tuning scales but when i select them on the moog it doesnt do anything to affect the pitch. anyone got this working??
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:50 pm
by tomoe97
I'm having the same problem. Scales sent to Slim Phatty are received and stored, but when I call one up, it has no effect on the tuning of the instrument. Anyone have success with this?
Re: slim phatty alternate tunings
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:43 pm
by Amos
I have tested this working OK over here using the current Slim Phatty OS (v3.03 617) and current version scale editor available from our website.
Most of the preset tunings are very subtle, correcting only for the "customary" detuning created by 12TET (12-tone equal-temperament tuning). This is a VERY SMALL change that you will only hear clearly when you play interval notes at the same time and listen to the harmonies... something difficult to do on a monosynth.
Try the Siamese Clem tuning, it's very obvious. If it works, then they all work.
Better still, try using the Phatty Tuner to concoct your own tunings and have a listen!
Cheers,
Amos