Swing function not working as expected.

[Chi]

Saying it is subtle means that it is not a very obvious difference but that there is a difference.  Yes I have recorded the notes produced and Yes they show a variance at each of the 4 values.

I say again - it may be just your MB or maybe your DAW is quantizing the slices IDK.

Why do you need to slice? Why not just line up the first note on the grid and read the timing directly?

[ottsonic]

Saying it is subtle means that it is not a very obvious difference but that there is a difference.

Thanks for explaining that. I had no idea.

I say again - it may be just your MB or maybe your DAW is quantizing the slices IDK.

It may just be my MB. The slices are definitely not quantised.

Why do you need to slice?

To accurately show where each note lands.

Why not just line up the first note on the grid and read the timing directly?

I have no idea what you mean by this but please don't explain it to me.

If you have anything useful to add please do.

[ottsonic]

Yes! Here too  I don't notice anything being swung from the first two positions whilst the 3rd and 4th positions do seem to be the same amount of swing!?

hmmm, very strange.  I am also on the latest frimware and update.

Sounds like it isn't just my MB.

It is easy to convince yourself you're hearing a 'subtle' difference but it only really counts if you measure it accurately.

I think it is highly likely that they're all like it.

[Chi]

Ok, it seems like you are correct ottsonic!

The swing does NOT change between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 when using 16ths.

My previous measurments where incorrect as the division setting was wrong! I got confused because my sequencer changes its behaviour according to how the note length knob is set - when set to the shortest value the sequencer only goes up to 1/16th div at the highest val, wheras if the note length knob is set to medium or longer the sequencer will go to 1/32 div.

Anyway -  there is no difference in the swing at 1/16th between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. 1 and 2 are the same = no swing. 3 and 4 are the same = some swing.

This old thread relates to the arp on the MB but seems to bear relevance to this behaviour
http://forum.arturia.com/index.php?topic=12515.msg31553#msg31553

[ottsonic]

EDIT: It turns out it's just a limitation of the design.

Fortunately the swing amount available at 16th level is probably about optimum for my taste.

[Chi]

No problem, you are definiteley right about the swing not working right!

On another note do you see the option to start a new topic here in the Minibrute section of the forum?

 I cannot find any way to do this and need to find out if anyone else experiences an intermittent crackling/hissing sound when turning  some of the knobs especially the LFO amp knob and LFO rate?

Sorry to hijack but I can't find a way to start a new thread!

[ottsonic]

This old thread relates to the arp on the MB but seems to bear relevance to this behaviour
http://forum.arturia.com/index.php?topic=12515.msg31553#msg31553

Yes, it appears to be a limitation of the design.

You're right, it's a limitation of the arppeggiator.
As midi clock messages are sent 24 time by quarter notes, at 1/16, available time subdivisions are limited to 3: 50%, 66% and 83%.

On another note do you see the option to start a new topic here in the Minibrute section of the forum?

No I can't - which is strange because I must have found it before to post my topic.

Maybe Terrym can shed some light on that for you.

[ottsonic]

EDIT - I feel such a dick.

Arturia replied to my enquiry really promptly and explained the issue.

Unfortunately my email program was having a bad day and sending out emails from an account that I don't use any more and don't monitor. Consequently their replies were going to the wrong inbox.

My apologies to Arturia and their support staff. I hate to be one of those arseholes giving you a hard time when you don't deserve it.

Great synth.

[Chi]

Geez! I feel for you, I too am in a quandry with support.

I had correspondance with Terrym regarding the noise I experience when adjusting the LFO amp.

He replied quite promptly to say it was the same on his MB but that he feels it is normal.

David at support came back to me today suggesting that I send it in for repair to replace the connector board which contains the switches!? He also wrote that it would cost 42.77 euros plus shipping costs!?

Id really appreciate if you could let me know if this happens with your SE too ottosonic?

Could you just give the LFO amp knob a few turns around max and min values with all osc's turned down and see if you hear a scratchy hiss come and go?  Much obliged sir.

[ottsonic]

I just did and I think I know what you mean.

Try it with the 'Brute factor' knob turned down to zero and see if it still does it.

On mine, with the 'Brute Factor' turned up anywhere past 9 o'clock, applying LFO to amp at extreme '+' or '-' settings causes a grating noise which is obviously just the feedback circuit kicking in and normal behaviour.

With 'Brute factor' at zero it is completely smooth.



EDIT: By the way, the forum 'New Topic' button appears to be back...

[Chi]

Thanks otto!

Brute factor is completely zeroed and still scratchy noises - looks like a faulty brute then. Damn.

Well thanks for that.

Here is an example- no brutefactor, no osc's (still high pitch wine) and just turning lfo amp.

[Chi]

EDIT - I feel such a dick.

Arturia replied to my enquiry really promptly and explained the issue.

Unfortunately my email program was having a bad day and sending out emails from an account that I don't use any more and don't monitor. Consequently their replies were going to the wrong inbox.

My apologies to Arturia and their support staff. I hate to be one of those arseholes giving you a hard time when you don't deserve it.

Great synth.

Good to hear you had some success!  What was the explanation in the end? Forget that, just saw your edited post!

[ottsonic]

As it was explained in Terrym's earlier post.

It's to do with the way the sequencer is clocked and the number of available divisions per note.

Fortunately the available swing setting at 16th note is pretty useable.

To me anyway.

Did you find an answer to your noise issue?

[Chi]

Yeah, Ive had to return it to the store for repairs unfortunatley.  David from support confirmed that it needs one of the boards replacing by their techs.

I miss the little brute already.