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New 20150110 MegaDrum firmware and MegaDrumManager versions released

Submitted by dmitri on Sat, 10/01/2015 - 17:59

I just released a new firmware version which adds support for 'MIDI2 for Sysex Only' (MIDI2ForSysex) on STM32 based MegaDrum. When MIDI2ForSysex is set to Yes the second USB MIDI Port will transmit only SySex messages. Default is No. This is implemented to prevent MIDI softs/synths listening on all MIDI ports from receiving the same Note On/Off messages twice.

This new firmware version is acompanied by a new MegaDrumManager version, 20150110, which adds support for 'MIDI2 For Sysex Only' (in Global settings).

MegaDrum Lite kit is now for sale

Submitted by dmitri on Sun, 14/12/2014 - 18:17

Today I introduced a new MegaDrum kit - MegaDrum Lite kit.

MegaDrum Lite kit differs from the MegaDrum Full/Basic/Minimal kits in a few ways:

  1. MegaDrum Lite kit is limited to 24 inputs.
  2. Standard MIDI ports are excluded so it can be used only via USB (USB MIDI).
  3. Rotary encoders are not supported.
  4. The main board is smaller - 50x50mm.
  5. Of course it's cheaper.

Please see details in the forum: MegaDrum Lite kit for sale

New 20141203 MegaDrum firmware and MegaDrumManager versions released

Submitted by dmitri on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 21:36

I just released a new firmware version which adds support for Alterantive Sampling algorithm (AltSamplingAlg setting) on MegaDrum with the latest STM32F205RCT6 MCU. The new algorithm reduces digital noise and may allow to set Thresholds lower and as a result it may improve sensitivity.

This new firmware version is acompanied by a new MegaDrumManager version, 20141203, which adds support for AltSamplingAlg (in Misc settings).

Get the latest MegaDrum Mager from  MegaDrum Manager Download page.

New 20141009 MegaDrumManager versions released

Submitted by dmitri on Tue, 07/10/2014 - 19:19

The latest MegaDrumManager version is now 20141009.

In this version I introduced a new feature which I call 'visual sync state' .
With this feature MDM tries to track any changes in MDM and if it notice any difference between settings in MDM and in MegaDrum MDM visually indicates this.

A brief description of what this new feature does:

New ARM based MegaDrum running at 120MHz

Submitted by dmitri on Mon, 06/10/2014 - 20:39

Today I introduced a new ARM version of MegaDrum based on an STM32F205RCT6 chip. Compared to the older STM32F103RCT6 version, it is running at higher clock frequency - 120MHz vs 72MHz. Faster speed will allow to reduce internal latency a bit more. Modules and kits based on the new ARM chip are available for order at the same price as the older version.

New 20140901 MegaDrumManager versions released

Submitted by dmitri on Mon, 01/09/2014 - 20:01

I just published a new 20140901 MegaDrumManager version. In this version I tried to address issues experienced by many (most?) Windows users with 'Firmware upgrade' procedure. As far as I can judge all these issues should now be resolved. I also implemented some internal improvements. I tested it on Windows 7 64bit and Windows 8.1 32bit. Anders (aka angr77) tested it on Windows 8.1 64bit.

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