mate stubb Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks everyone so much for the compliments! The group of people that I can share this with, and who actually appreciate it, is pretty small. My wife allows that it is "pretty" but I can hardly bore her with all the details. To answer a few questions: Right now, I am controlling VB-3 in my DAW. I have a Receptor, but I don't think that is a suitable host. The reason for that is that I am using over 90 CCs on Midi channel 1, and Receptor uses those for controlling the mixer screen. Besides, it's big and heavy. So I want to build a single board computer to run VB-3 live - the equivalent of what is in Mojo and Hamichord. However, V-Machines are getting blown out right now, I should probably just pick one up to hold me over until I do something else. I may decide to mount it in the controller itself to make it a true organ, or I may decide to build it into a 1U rack. However if I do that, there's room in there for more than one... Someone else asked about how much I had invested. That's a tough question. I kept close track of expenses for about 3 years, but in this last year I just gave up. It's definitely a one-off. Some of the extreme stuff I did to reduce weight just would never be practical in a production environment. For instance, there is over $300 in carbon fiber material alone in it. Building the first of anything is ridiculously expensive. I made mistakes with the custom circuit boards and had to throw them away more than once. I would guess I am out of pocket between $2500 and $3000, probably somewhere in the middle of that range. The flat top on the case was deliberate. In fact, I made the organ 1.5" deeper than it strictly needed to be, so that a Nord Stage would not hang too far off of it. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks everyone so much for the compliments! The group of people that I can share this with, and who actually appreciate it, is pretty small. My wife allows that it is "pretty" but I can hardly bore her with all the details. This. I feel certain that, with all the comments you've received, you know that we appreciate the skills, Dave. My wife tunes me out when I talk about topics such as this. And that's OK. I certainly understand. So, keep posting! This is the kind of stuff we live for. Tom Quote "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This project should be a feature article in Keyboard magazine. Hear, hear! Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Simply inspirational, Moe. I didn't know you were going to give it a single manual incarnation, but that finally explains the smaller Nord-Red ends. Beautiful job, you have every right to be very proud! Regards, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Agreed, it would make an excellent Keyboard article. Well done Quote Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Beautiful work! Congrats!!!! Quote '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Agreed, it would make an excellent Keyboard article. Article? If that's not the cover girl and the centerfold, something is very wrong. Quote --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Awesome work, beautiful, you are the man Moe. Quote What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucktronix Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This is indeed a work of art! Plenty awesome! Build quality looks stellar! Quote Kronos 88 Platinum, Yamaha YC88, Subsequent 37, Korg CX3, Hydrasynth 49-key, Nord Electro 5D 73, QSC K8.2, Lester K Me & The Boyz Chris Beard Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogholic Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I was so eager to give you the advice on the V-Machine so I forgot to say: FANTASTIC WORK !!! And please, a little video if possible Quote All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABECK Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Stunning. I can't fathom the awesomeness. Great work - you should be proud. I'll miss your old avatar, but this is a fitting replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssian Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 VERY NICE,DAVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Dave - I have a serious man-crush on you now!! Incredible work, dude!! Quote Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks everyone so much for the compliments! The group of people that However, V-Machines are getting blown out right now, I should probably just pick one up to hold me over until I do something else. Looking at your stunning controller solution, I asked myself whether a standard blow out VMachine will run upcoming VB3-2 too or only VB3 1.4 at max. Do you have any info from Guido on this ? Can be we´d need the faster dual core ATOM to run VB3-2, but eventually not because it seems there are ressources free for Key-Performer 2 on the dual core ATOM bord used in Crumar MOJO. A.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Looking at your stunning controller solution, I asked myself whether a standard blow out VMachine will run upcoming VB3-2 too or only VB3 1.4 at max. Do you have any info from Guido on this ? Can be we´d need the faster dual core ATOM to run VB3-2, but eventually not because it seems there are ressources free for Key-Performer 2 on the dual core ATOM bord used in Crumar MOJO. A.C. The only thing I have from Guido is a listing of the current Mojo SBC: =================== The Hamichord/Mojo is currently based on a Intel D510MO mainboard with 1 Gb of RAM, a 1 or 2 Gb DOM and the Behringer UCA-202 USB soundcard soon to be replaced by a custom made midi/audio interface. =================== which is dual core, right? Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Fabulous results, mate. It makes the It's Alive thread even more enjoyable to read thru. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 The only thing I have from Guido is a listing of the current Mojo SBC: =================== The Hamichord/Mojo is currently based on a Intel D510MO mainboard with 1 Gb of RAM, a 1 or 2 Gb DOM and the Behringer UCA-202 USB soundcard soon to be replaced by a custom made midi/audio interface. =================== which is dual core, right? Yes ... http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18357/eng/D510MO_ProductGuide01_English.pdf It´s the same 1.66GHz Atom we see in Korg Kronos. VB3 1.4 runs flawlessly on a 1GHz single core VMachine and Kronos runs a shitload of synth-engines and sample processing on the dual core 1.66 ATOM. That´s why I wonder whether VB3-2 will run on a single core 1 GHz Atom (in a VMachine) too or what´s the necessity to use a dual core ATOM 1.66GHz to run VB3-2. Maybe, it´s not only for the sound engine but to operate all the other controls and MIDI in MOJO/Hamichord too. As far I understood, all the operation of controls and MIDI is already done inside your controller design, using other electronic components. Only the computing device for the sound-engine (which shall/will be VB3-2) isn´t build in actually. It might be out of interest for all the guys buying ready to play gear,- but not for the guys being interested to get their customized gear. I googled a bit (end customer prices incl. VAT): Intel D510MO = EUR 67.- Behringer UCA 202 USB = EUR 24.- (Thomann) 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM = EUR 10.- 2GB DOM (IDE or SATA),- I was too lazy to google different prices,- at max. EUR 50.- Software plugin in addition,- EUR 100.- ? That´s all for just only ONE piece of engine. I wonder whether we should organize a KC group buy for your controller incl. the engine or not. Depends on availability of "Hammond" type parts like drawbars, rocker switches and C/V knob. Keybed is another story. What about a DIY set ? Did you think about selling plans and instructions ? A.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Great work! It's beautiful! Quote Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Simply amazing. Let's see the chop haters say anything negative about this work of art!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 YOW!!! This thing is mind blowingly gorgeous in all its iterations. I salute you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
888000000 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Beautiful! I like the idea to make the top big enough for another board. Thats something the clone companies should think about. Quote http://setribute.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeVtheRipper Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 DAAAAAAMN!!!!! Name your price......no seriously. Quote 1974 Rhodes, CP70B, Polivoks, Dominion 1, Behringer D, Mother 32, DFAM, MS20 Mini, Folktek Mescaline, Nord Lead 2x, KArp Odyssey, Jv1080, Digitakt, Hydrasynth, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seannn Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 This is amazing work!! It's great to see the final product. Definitely deserves big mention in the magazine. Congratulations! Quote ~ Sean Juno-60, Juno-G, MicroBrute, MS-20 Mini, PX-5S, R3, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluMunk Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Yes, but can you play Jump on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Beautiful work on the wood, and great attention to detail and professional fit and finish. Will you build others? A "Moe Mark II" perhaps? Quote Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That is one of the nicest instruments I've ever seen, amazing! Quote Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave E Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed the threads on this project enormously! Perhaps my favorite organ porn of all time. I look forward to your "cut-down pedals project". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Wow.... I cast my vote, as well, for a Keyboard article. Could easily see that single manual version driving VB3 in my rig. The design looks tight, nails the technology, and is classy. Great work ! Quote 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmonkey Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 My wife allows that it is "pretty" but I can hardly bore her with all the details. That is a brilliant work of incredible beauty and inspiration. I cant even find words. Please tell your wife that a guy on the internet named "Frogmonkey" said so-- that ought to convince her. I followed your threads about this project with excitement, and it is very gratifying to see it finished! I would really love to see a video of it in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeFox Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 YOU ARE DA MAN! From my view this is a very-nearly perfect Hammond-style performance controller! Only one set of crucial components missing, my brother. WHERE ARE THE START/RUN SWITCHES? Ok...I know they're not necessary for power-up/power-down, but the only authentic way I know of to trigger generator wind-down effects. Alright...it's a stupid comment, and I am highly impressed with this thing! I WANT ONE!!! Congratulations on this monumental achievement! Best, Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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