Yes, they’re are different versions. Maxi is the 110GB one, there is also a nopic version that is quite a bit lighter.

I use 2FAs. It’s open-source but it seems to be based in Nevada… Otherwise great app.

Breizh Cola, from Brittany in France https://www.breizhcola.bzh/

That’s ok haha

Yeah I can imagine it’s fun to move with the touch screen. A touch screen and a mouse could be a fun combo.

Yeah I can really recommend the midimix ! A bit more expensive, but apparently nicer feeling (bigger sliders/pots) is the novation launch control xl. It really changes how you see and use vcv. Since I’ve got the controller I can use vcv to actually « play » and jam with other musicians.

Thanks for sharing ! Never used UA plugins, apart from quickly trying them out with a friend that bought an UA soundcard recently. I’ll give this a go !

I was thinking that as well, it could be the actual mechanics, hammers and keys, that are being heard. Could be eq’ed to amplify them. I’ve done similar things with different mics and mic positions to record piano, to capture the “mechanical” sound of a piano.

Yeah sample generation is great, or to create a synth patch to be played with a midi keyboard. There are quite a few sequencers and sequencer “accessories” (ie. expanders, clock dividers, quantisers, etc…), it’s definitely worth exploring them ! As I recommended in the thread, a midi controller with a few knobs and sliders is also a great way to “play” vcv/cardinal.

You use the beads as an fx processor software as well ?

I’ve seen pictures of VCV/Cardinal on the steam deck, how is it ? Does it work well ?

I’ve also definitely learned a lot more about synthesis since using VCV.

I’m using the akai midimix, the cheapest mixer-type controller basically -> 9 sliders, 24 knobs, 18 or 20 buttons. I have a default patch set up that assigns the faders to an 8 track mixer + Master volume, and then I assign the knobs and buttons to whatever I feel like going along, it’s nearly instant with a module called MIDI-CAT. The midimix is not the best controller obviously, but at 50€ second hand it’s great.

It definitely makes using vcv a lot better, you can really play the patches you make, it’s so much better. I really recommend trying it out.

Why do you use Cardinal and not vcv rack ? So you can use it in a DAW for free ?

I get the temptation to build it with physical hardware too, but as you said, I don’t want to ruin myself financially hah. There are also so many synths and semi-modular synths out there that are so much more affordable than physical modular. For now I’m happy in vcv with some external controllers, that really makes it worthwhile imo.

Edit : I forgot to ask, what kind of music do you make with Cardinal ?

Never heard of Drambo, I’ll have a look thanks !

I was thinking of running TouchOSC on an old iPad to use as a wireless custom midi controller for vcv rack, that should be fun.