Yay! Nice pt 1 review, looking forward to the rest. It's about time that a MIDI router that doesn't need a computer to configure arrived. It seems so silly that while physical synths have made a comeback in popularity, the stand-alone MIDI router has been missing. It won't replace my other routers, 5in-8out on the DIN side of things is a bit less than what I would like, but then I still haven't unpacked since I got back into town!
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Part 2 will look a little more into things like the virtual ports on the USB inputs, Arpeggiator, CV Clocks etc. I'm also going to answer some questions from here :)
@ShaneTregurtha Жыл бұрын
Great review! ...I've had my mouse hovering over buy-now for a few weeks undecided. Your chapter on, filtering the sequencer start/stop on selected gear (MIDI Filter with Volca) just convinced me 100% to get one!!! Besides all the other features I really like... this was the icing on the cake. Appreciate your work!!
@ranzee Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@MikkelGrumBovin2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ranzee - im sitting here , and finally have the time to get this tool up`n running - ill start NOW - and i hope to use THIS video , as a guide !!! See you sooner than later , and ill PROB. hvae some stupid questions - but ill keep you informed on my Journey into this controlstation - ;-) Da,mn that Novation sounds beautiful ! What a great Outro Theme melody you got there ! - By the way, its so nice to see not only your studio grow , but youre music abilities , has grown immensely - it warms an ol rats heart ,- ;-)
@harrywilcock2030 Жыл бұрын
Good demo thanks Ranzee, this is just what I'm looking for, got some great features! And deep features too! Love the potential with the mpc live, my head xploded when you showed that
@ranzee Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@MSM55003 жыл бұрын
I've built similar MIDI 8x8 device based upon Teensy 4.1 board. As Teensy board has got USB host that supports up to 10 devices plugged so I implemented USB hub there. Teensyduino supports MIDI USB so the interface creates multiple USB ports if plugged to PC as a USB device.
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@MSM55003 жыл бұрын
@@ranzee I took this project as a basis for my one : github.com/Deftaudio/Midi-boards/tree/master/MIDITeensy4.1
@danieltx7066 Жыл бұрын
That was a helpful video. The way I handle the Volca sequencer issue is to clear out all steps using FUNC + Step 16 when I plan to use something other than the built-in sequencer. The sequencer still “plays,” but there aren’t any notes to trigger.
@FoxyNirvana3 жыл бұрын
Hey matey! Enjoyed that! Don’t have a clue what you are talking about …. There’s a more advanced video next! 😳😳😳…. Joking aside … great bit of kit and tutorial… I’ll have to watch about 20 times before it sinks in! Awesome as always 😎🙏✌️⭐️
@ckatheman Жыл бұрын
The one thing I don’t care for, and a lot of devices are like this, are when all the ports are on the front. If you filled the ports to capacity, it would potentially be difficult to get at the controls on the bottom. Some Front ports are good for devices you frequently move in and out, but for permanent setups it doesn’t make a lot sense and uglies up your setup.
@InvertedPopesMusic3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Ranz, will no doubt solve a multitude of users problems.
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate - yes indeed it is a good bit of kit.
@jppagetoo3 жыл бұрын
Terrific little MIDI box.
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Yes, has a wealth of features - which I'm going to be deep diving through the next few vids (multi-part).
@HoosierGuy2 жыл бұрын
Well done! Mine is supposed to arrive next week.
@oscDrift3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for mine to arrive.
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
What is the ETA out of interest?
@winddealer13 жыл бұрын
Have you tried to put an external USB 3.0 Extender on any of the MIDI I/O ports yet? It would be great to be able to extend the virtual USB ports via an external USB Hub. Maybe you can illustrate how you map each of the USB devices on the USB Extender to any of the Virtual ports attached to a MIDI I/O port. That would be of interest. Many of us have more USB type controllers than 5 pin DIN. Thanks for the first pass on it.
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Not yet - but next video I visit the USB ports - and perhaps I can try this :)
@johnshea1353 жыл бұрын
Can it take poly notes on 1 channel and split these out to mono channels?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
It might - something we can check out and give it a go.
@johnshea1353 жыл бұрын
@@ranzee good excuse to pick up another 3 2600’s for a 4 voice test ;)
@flaminggarlic3 жыл бұрын
There are plans to include polychaining in a later firmware, but it's not quite there yet. That feature when implemented will allow you to map a polyphonic midi part to individual mono outputs.
@MichaelBLive3 жыл бұрын
Awesome piece of gear Ranze!
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Yes mate, it's a great bit of kit.
@miekwavesoundlab2 жыл бұрын
Is this worth getting for me? I got Virus TI, Motif XF, Korg M3, Electribes, RM1x etc. Can this device work with USB on all 3 devices without DIN? Virus TI - USB Motif XF - USB Korg M3 - USB And every else is 5-DIN cable? Does that work standalone without PC? Or does USB require a pC to work? I’m currently using MIDI 8x8/s but it’s bugging out on me. This looks like a great replacement.
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
It works standalone. It is a USB host for your devices. You can actually use more than the 4 USB ports - as it has virtual USB per each USB port (up to 4) - and the PC can have up to 16 virtual USB ports. This means you could probably run a USB hub in them (haven't tried it yet). There's plenty of DIN and TRS (3.5mm) for expansion if you so choose. Plus if you get the WIDI Bluetooth/Wireless MIDI you could use that too.
@miekwavesoundlab2 жыл бұрын
@@ranzee I purchased it and just came in today! I’m excited to hook it up :)
@Kindjie3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this! I’m a Kickstarter backer and am really looking forward to getting mine. What’s the latency and sync like between USB and other kinds of midi? I don’t think I’ve seen mention of it, but can it generate or alter clock, eg swing or dividing?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely check this out. Not sure the best way to measure this - but I'll put it on the list!
@oldgearguy85893 жыл бұрын
Latency/sync has been great. I have been pushing a lot of data through it and it has been flawless in that regard. I've also been merging 2 or more inputs regularly and it also has handled that very well with no glitches. TBH, I was expecting it to choke on the volume of data but it hasn't so far. The internal arpeggiators can operate at various divisions and sync to the internal or an external clock.
@wimvanseventer59242 жыл бұрын
Do you know perhaps if it can send programchanges to different channels per stored preset? Or otherwise can it recieve a programchange for switching stored presets it self? I'm looking for a live application. (I used to own a Miditemp 8x8..yes I'm old🙂)
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
I think it sends thru Program Change - but not via the 1st port (as it uses this for MRCC control). It should be fine.
@aradder3 жыл бұрын
MRCC backlog orders are about to ship next week. Any chance of your part 2 video coming soon? Loads of us are about to get our hands on this thing! There has been such positive response to the device and there have already been some firmware updates for fixes and feature expansion. Thanks ranzee!
@edmc22 жыл бұрын
🤯👍
@TheWestsaied2 жыл бұрын
ok ok ok whats the rack mount gear a above the MRCC?
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
That's the Behringer 2600 :)
@ThanasisPapathanasiou19633 жыл бұрын
Ηello Ranzee. Have I understood right that the MRCC can be a better alternative for both an Erm Multiclock and an iConnectivity MiOXL?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Better? Not so sure - but alternative yes.
@CarlArmstrong Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm' asking this question here because I couldn't see your follow-up video, so sorry if you answered this question there. I had watched your mio10 video back when I first got it and am wondering how well this integrates with DAW setups, in addition to all the outboard gear. I really like the simplicity of how this works, but am wondering if this replaced your mio in your setup and if it is easy to use inside the box as it appears to be outside the box? Thanks
@alainszyller615 Жыл бұрын
Maybe a stupid question, but as an example with this device you would connect directly with a 3.5mm TRS cable Korg SQ1 as MIDI in, not need for the adaptor from 3.5mm to 5PIN ? I know it's just a detail but it would add to the connectivity options if it does
@ranzee Жыл бұрын
You can use a standard 3.5mm TRS cable - no need for DIN to TRS adapters.
@alainszyller615 Жыл бұрын
@@ranzee Thank you !
@lumixS5M22 жыл бұрын
About the MRCC DIN output, when use channel 1 as the input, do you use differ midi channels for control each synth? If so, how did you setup this in MRCC? Or did you use the same MIDI channel output for all synth?
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
Both - think of it as a MIDI through (from a basic sense) - and then it sends all MIDI channels out to each out.
@lumixS5M22 жыл бұрын
@@ranzee how did you setup, program it?
@emresound2 жыл бұрын
Does this have a capability to change the cv voltage to match an ms10/20!? Only arturia seems to be able to do it…
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so ... head on over to conductivelabs website and post on their forum.
@kisho26793 жыл бұрын
does it load automatically your preferred setup on startup?
@AndyVonal3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Ranz... I knew this thing was a power house, but now you've really made me want one... can't afford it right now, having just bought my new PC (which is wonderful by the way!) and it'd be a "luxury" rather than a necessity... still may be at some point?!?!?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
When is anything in our synth hobbies not a luxury? lol
@megamarkd3 жыл бұрын
G'day Andy. You need a new MIDI interface for the woeful USB slot count on your new computer! There,, see, it is now a necessity!
@megamarkd3 жыл бұрын
@@ranzee Blasphemy! You are no longer in the Ye Olde Analogue Church for Non-Prophet Musicians. Now leave, before I have you removed!
@MikkelGrumBovin2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ranzee - so does it still work, and are you a happy ozzy - and any major changes in youre midi setup ? i just ordered one today - i simply getting crazee of all the strange spagetti, in my solemn city , -I HAD to do something - and i really like those dudes at Conductive Labs (i use my Noodler more than ever) i thought - fak it ! now or the mentalhospital ! ;-). its really a powerful MultiTool - i just hope the clock is steady - , - have a brilliant day - and see ya downstream :-)
@ranzee2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mikkel! You'll be happy. Please say hi to Steve and the guys at Conductive Labs for me :)
@LePewSonics3 жыл бұрын
Great vid - super useful. Did you get round to do the second one yet?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
Yes, soon
@toiletfriend42010 ай бұрын
lol@@ranzee
@rafa787 Жыл бұрын
where's part 2?
@TheRealSasquatch3 жыл бұрын
I really want one of these but the price is just too high :-(
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
I think the nearest thing is the MIOXL - which is more expensive. So, technically it's fairly well priced - but I do get what you are saying.
@oldgearguy85893 жыл бұрын
For me, the benefit over other devices is the ability to plus USB, DIN, and TRS (A and B) into a single box with no converter cables or dongles necessary. If you only have 3 or 4 MIDI devices, yes this is probably way more than you need. However, when you add in the filtering, rechanneling, 6 arpeggiators, clock, and analog pulse out, it can be an important part of your MIDI setup
@apislapis3 жыл бұрын
Cool piece of kit, but I guess it doesn't come cheap?
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
depends on what you consider expensive ;)
@couchcamperTM3 жыл бұрын
unfortunately this is a bit unaffordable. The Midihub will have to suffice ;-)
@ranzee3 жыл бұрын
I think the nearest thing is the MIOXL - which is more expensive. So, technically it's fairly well priced - but I do get what you are saying.
@RaquelFoster Жыл бұрын
The MRCC is the most unreliable piece of music gear I’ve ever used, and the menu system is ridiculously bad. It’s probably fine to route a couple DIN MIDI things, but you can’t leave it on for long. It always eventually stops working on some channels/ports. The screen burns in, and the screensaver only works if there is absolutely no MIDI traffic. Plugging/unplugging USB ports makes it randomly unstable. And the transpose mod literally works for less than two seconds before it stops and requires a factory reset.
@ranzee Жыл бұрын
I leave mine on 24/7. No screen burn in yet. I do have to reboot it every-so-often - but that's no different to most things. I'd suggest you contact the guys at Conductive Labs.