Still the MIDI problem... :)

[Agostino]

Hi!!
I've got the "enchanted notes" problem with my Little Phatty Stage II, bought this summer,OS 2.21.
I use him (not "it" ) without computers or laptops, and it works perfectly, or even better.
The problem occurs when I connect it via MIDI to another keyboard: after a short time, a note remains... I think my LP sometimes doesn't receive the Note-Off signal... can it?
Thank you!!
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[JWaltman]

Which software and midi interface do you use?

I had these same problems when, in my case it seemed that logic doesn't like USB connected keyboards. SInce I use a dedicated cheap midi in/out on USB I don't have these problems anymore. My novation remote always gave trouble when using it as a midi interface.

[Agostino]

I don't use neither software nor MIDI interfaces!
I simply connect it to another keyboard with a MIDI connector like this one

And it often happens... not always.

[Agostino]

Question: is this problem risolved with the OS 3.1?
(so I know whether to install it )

[Amos]

Maybe; try it and see. There are other good reasons to do the update.
What is the other keyboard you're using, the one that is sending notes on/off to the Little Phatty when this problem occurs?

[phatmann]

I am using OS 3.1 on a Slim Phatty. I still get the dropped notes and stuck note problem when connecting the SP to a keyboard via a DIN cable. I play for about 5 minutes and then it is inevitable. The keyboard does not provide USB MIDI so that is not an option.

This seems like a problem that won't go away. Maybe it is a hardware issue and not a firmware issue. I bought the SP about 25 days ago, and I am seriously considering returning it. This is a crushing disappointment, as I have fallen in love with my SP and was psyched to gig with it.

..tony..

[Agostino]

O Great Amos!

Maybe; try it and see. There are other good reasons to do the update.

I just downloaded this OS 3.1, it seems very interesting (and tonight I'm loading it )

What is the other keyboard you're using, the one that is sending notes on/off to the Little Phatty when this problem occurs?

It does it with a Korg Kontrol49, a Korg M50 73 and a Yamaha MO8 (all the keyboards I have )
I don't use computers but I saw this problem occurs also with softwares...
Thank you, Amos!!

[Amos]

There was a definite stuck-notes problem with the Tribute Edition, which I know I have fixed in this new firmware.
The same bug could be the cause of your stuck notes also. If not, then I will keep looking and I promise I'll find it... but I need for you to test the new firmware and let me know if the problem persists or not. Thanks in advance!

-Amos

[Agostino]

There was a definite stuck-notes problem with the Tribute Edition, which I know I have fixed in this new firmware.
The same bug could be the cause of your stuck notes also. If not, then I will keep looking and I promise I'll find it... but I need for you to test the new firmware and let me know if the problem persists or not. Thanks in advance!

-Amos

Thank you, Amos!! Unfortunately, this is a bad period for me, but I think tomorrow afternoon I'm going to upgrade my Phatty (Stage II, serial no. SE 06823)... If I can help you, I'll surely find some time
(I never upgraded my Moog, since I bought it last August, and when the synth arrived my music shop upgraded it with the OS 2.21, which is running still now)

[Amos]

Agostino, if you use Windows computer, load also the USB update for your Phatty... I don't know for sure, but I think maybe it could help the stuck notes problem also. It's worth a try!

[Agostino]

I downloaded evereything was in a .zip you posted... I don't remember where
It contains the following files:
LP_Stage_v2-v3_Update (I think this is the OS upgrade)
LP_USB_v32 (maybe it's the USB update)
Phatty.hex (what's this?)
PhattyLoader (this application has got a green Moog logo... what is it?)
README_win (I know what this one is )

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[Amos]

I downloaded evereything was in a .zip you posted... I don't remember where
It contains the following files:
LP_Stage_v2-v3_Update (I think this is the OS upgrade)
LP_USB_v32 (maybe it's the USB update)
Phatty.hex (what's this?)
PhattyLoader (this application has got a green Moog logo... what is it?)
README_win (I know what this one is )

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OK you got everything.... README should explain it all.
LP_USB_v32 is the USB update...
LP_Stage_v2-v3_Update is the "transition from v2 to v3" update...
then PhattyLoader is the software to send Phatty.hex to your LP...
Phatty.hex is the v3 firmware! (build 653, I think)

[Agostino]

I'm ready, I have just two questions:
1) The terrible Digidesign Digi-002 is this hardware, right? (I don't have got it )

2) Do I have to start with the Little Phatty turned on?

[Agostino]

I upgraded it succesfuly!
But the second note played didn't send MidiOff

[Amos]

That is indeed the troublesome Digi-002; there is also a Digi-002 Rack with the same problems.

Good you did the update; BAD it didn't help! Tell me more about this other keyboard that you are using to play the notes. What model is it? is it sending MIDI clock as well as note data? Another fellow was using korg microkontrol and getting same problems... the microkontrol was sending clock as well as notes; when clock-sending was turned off, there were no stuck or missing notes anymore. Some more info from you would help. Also, have you played other synths with same controller keyboard and NOT had stuck notes?

Thanks,

Amos