Beepstreet Drambo

RajahP

@espiegel123 said:

@RajahP said:

@espiegel123 said:

@RajahP said:

@DCJ said:
@RajahP that was a joke right?

I read it was due to be released by month end... I think I read it was to be released at the beginning of this month too..

When developing a complex app and being willing and open to inspiration, timelines are just guesses. It'll be here when it's here.

Let me guess, You are a beta tester, Yes, No?
So, if the dev thinks that the ‘song mode’ button should be red and not green, we shouldn’t mind waiting an extra month until?

Hate to be like this, I know.. tell me, go write my own f-ing app..

Nope. I am not a beta tester. It's just that I've spent 40 years in creative app development and appreciate when I see someone developing a powerful open-ended tool who allows him/herself to redefine their goals in-process in ways that make an app better and unique in a good way.

This app has come so far since its initial conception-- in ways that couldn't have happened if it had been released earlier--it has changed in ways not easy to instantiate as simple updates.

I don't understand people pressuring a developer to release an app before the developer feels the app is ready -- especially given the fact that apps like this are labors of love that aren't likely to provide much in the way of income compared to the time invested.

If its not being released yet is so frustrating to someone, maybe this thread is one they should ignore.

You are right.. So, Ignore it is..

inakarmacoma

Heh, the ramp up in comments towards Page 100 looks exactly like what I would expect for release day, which... is not today. Sorry, all! :]

AudioGus

@rs2000 said:

@robosardine said:
I say we all march to Castle Drambo carrying pitchforks and burning torches on Christmas Eve and demand that it is released in its current state on Christmas Day.... all those in favour - lie back now!.......

@espiegel123 said:

@RajahP said:

@DCJ said:
@RajahP that was a joke right?

I read it was due to be released by month end... I think I read it was to be released at the beginning of this month too..

When developing a complex app and being willing and open to inspiration, timelines are just guesses. It'll be here when it's here.

...and we can now sit back, relax, have a beer and keep reading what can happen when a major DAW developer releases version three of his baby early.

...right before the Xmas break (to a public that did not even anticipate or expect it) and now the poor ratings will probably stack up like crazy without any updates to taper the deluge. Sigh/why?

iammane

@giku_beepstreet said:

@iammane said:
@[Deleted User] Awesome man thanks for breaking it down. I hate to do a hardware comparison, but for someone who is itching for an OPZ but totally can not justify the purchase and certainly can’t explain it to his wife, how does Drambo hold up?

I’m asking for a friend >_>

I get it’s hard to compare (impossible?) hardware and software, but the two things that appeal to me on the OPZ are the sequencer and FX. I guess I’m asking how powerful is Drambo in standalone?

I own OPZ. This thing can't really be compared to anything else. Its not about features or synthesis/fx capabilities (very limited), but experience, that is really unique. It comes from its form and limitations.

Yeah I kind of figured, that’s why the lil guy is kind of alluring to me haha. I just don’t know if it’s 600 bones alluring, especially if something like this can scratch that itch. Sometimes I get this crazy idea in my head to just go all in TE and I don’t know why haha....

ExAsperis99

@iammane said:

@giku_beepstreet said:

@iammane said:
@[Deleted User] Awesome man thanks for breaking it down. I hate to do a hardware comparison, but for someone who is itching for an OPZ but totally can not justify the purchase and certainly can’t explain it to his wife, how does Drambo hold up?

I’m asking for a friend >_>

I get it’s hard to compare (impossible?) hardware and software, but the two things that appeal to me on the OPZ are the sequencer and FX. I guess I’m asking how powerful is Drambo in standalone?

I own OPZ. This thing can't really be compared to anything else. Its not about features or synthesis/fx capabilities (very limited), but experience, that is really unique. It comes from its form and limitations.

Yeah I kind of figured, that’s why the lil guy is kind of alluring to me haha. I just don’t know if it’s 600 bones alluring, especially if something like this can scratch that itch. Sometimes I get this crazy idea in my head to just go all in TE and I don’t know why haha....

$600? Um, Mr. Van Winkle, the craziest thing happened while you were asleep....

iammane

@ExAsperis99 ??? I just checked like three vendors it’s still 599 retail I know I could get 450-500 on Reverb tho

MrSmileZ

Just looking around for release, don’t mind me snooping hahhaa

Sergiu

What is Drambo’s strongest/unique feature versus Aum/Audiobus auv3’s environment?

rs2000

@Sergiu said:
What is Drambo’s strongest/unique feature versus Aum/Audiobus auv3’s environment?

I'd rather compare it with Audulus or miRack but under a much more accessible surface.

bcrichards

@rs2000 said:

@Sergiu said:
What is Drambo’s strongest/unique feature versus Aum/Audiobus auv3’s environment?

I'd rather compare it with Audulus or miRack but under a much more accessible surface.

A full modular system running off a sequencer very akin to the Elektron model where every parameter can be p-locked per step, trigger conditions (probability, cycle) add variance/randomization, scenes allow you to morph between different parameter settings, in addition to easy note entry or recording, and pattern switching.

It also fits right in to the AUM/Audiobus environment so it doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. You can sequence other apps with Drambo, use it as an effects processor/sampler, and still run auv3 effects on top of it.

ExAsperis99

@iammane said:
@ExAsperis99 ??? I just checked like three vendors it’s still 599 retail I know I could get 450-500 on Reverb tho

[smacks forehead.]
I thought you wrote OP1.

FlightManual

Don't you
Realize that
All these questions
Might be distracting
Beepstreet from finishing up
On schedule?

Hold up!
You'll figure it out when it arrives!
Patience
Everybody!

robosardine

@FlightManual said:
Don't you
Realize that
All these questions
Might be distracting
Beepstreet from finishing up
On schedule?

Hold up!
You'll figure it out when it arrives!
Patience
Everybody!

If only you had mentioned this last Christmas 😃

iammane

@FlightManual said:
Don't you
Realize that
All these questions
Might be distracting
Beepstreet from finishing up
On schedule?

Hold up!
You'll figure it out when it arrives!
Patience
Everybody!

Everybody please!
Distract the man no longer,
Drambo on snow morn.

Sergiu

Sounds great! So it's more like a groovebox/daw that is easier/immediate to work with...by having everything in one box.
Any synth engine? Drum synthesis inside?
Will I be able to connect auv3 synth apps inside Drambo? as a "sound modules"?
Appreciate your information. > @bcrichards said:

@rs2000 said:

@Sergiu said:
What is Drambo’s strongest/unique feature versus Aum/Audiobus auv3’s environment?

I'd rather compare it with Audulus or miRack but under a much more accessible surface.

A full modular system running off a sequencer very akin to the Elektron model where every parameter can be p-locked per step, trigger conditions (probability, cycle) add variance/randomization, scenes allow you to morph between different parameter settings, in addition to easy note entry or recording, and pattern switching.

It also fits right in to the AUM/Audiobus environment so it doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. You can sequence other apps with Drambo, use it as an effects processor/sampler, and still run auv3 effects on top of it.

bcrichards

@Sergiu said:
Sounds great! So it's more like a groovebox/daw that is easier/immediate to work with...by having everything in one box.

Yes, it’s a modular groovebox!

Any synth engine? Drum synthesis inside?

There will likely be preset racks (a group of prewired modules) but the idea is you combine modules like oscillators, envelopes, filters, and many more to create your own synth/drum/sampler architecture.

Will I be able to connect auv3 synth apps inside Drambo? as a "sound modules"?

Not at this time. I can’t speak to whether that’s planned. However, you can sequence midi notes within Drambo and send midi out.

Appreciate your information. >

An early version of a quick start was posted months ago...it gives you a good idea of some of the key features.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dl/dgb3mkyba8gom09/Drambo reference sheet beta.pdf

It will be standalone (no talk of it being a host) and Auv3.

papertiger

@bcrichards thank you very much for sharing that!

Sergiu

Thank you !

oat_phipps

Does the App Store still do the freeze-out for the week around Christmas when nothing new can be released?

excesseye

@oat_phipps said:
Does the App Store still do the freeze-out for the week around Christmas when nothing new can be released?

Yes, this year no apps can be submitted from 23rd to 27th, although apps that have already been approved and a scheduled release date set can be made available in the store between those dates.

giku_beepstreet

Updated reference sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dgb3mkyba8gom09/Drambo reference sheet beta.pdf?dl=0

Current status:

• It works!
• Fixing bugs (they keep popping out)
• Manual (30%)
• Content: instrument / processor rack presets and samples (50%)
• Global MIDI learn (30%)
• Testing one concept, where Track is a module (a great unification)

pssst.... Jan2020 ?

Why does it take so long? (@espiegel123 thanks for some wise words).. This app is being created without any plan/specification. Its an adventure, where I create something, play with this and decide where to go next. Its not additive process, rather a constant transformation. A lot of code landed in a trash and what we have now its in fact 3rd Drambo app, completely different than the first version. A lot of concepts has been reinvented: from cable-less modular concept, through polyphonic, multichannel signals to unique step sequencer.
btw. Its the frist time my excitation curve remains at the high level. (normally when you develop an app, you are tired after 2,3 months and want to drop it

Sorry for keeping you waiting!
Love, peace and Merry Xmass!

[ipad pro]

anickt

In some ways Drambo kinda reminds of going to “gentleman’s” clubs when I was much younger. 😶

Telstar5

@Beathoven said:

@OnfraySin said:
Pretty amazing how I lost all the interest that I had a few months ago about Drambo

Again the same “fanboy” effect related to NS2

It’s become very silly; this app’s development became public far too soon. My youngest child was born 3 months after this thread and she’s walking, talking and feeding herself.

20 months, 93 pages, 2.8k comments, 180k views. The app ain’t even out!

I practically soiled myself reading that one! 🤣🤣🤣LMAO Too funny!!

Liquidmantis

@anickt said:
In some ways Drambo kinda reminds of going to “gentleman’s” clubs when I was much younger. 😶

It’s involuntary edging, especially with pics like that.

Liquidmantis

drez

So how difficult would it be to hook up a Launchpad X to my iPad Pro or iPhone Pro and use 64 pads with dramboski for creating an industrial kit out of all the goodness it packs there in?

rs2000

@giku_beepstreet said:
... This app is being created without any plan/specification. Its an adventure, where I create something, play with this and decide where to go next. Its not additive process, rather a constant transformation. A lot of code landed in a trash and what we have now its in fact 3rd Drambo app, completely different than the first version. A lot of concepts has been reinvented: from cable-less modular concept, through polyphonic, multichannel signals to unique step sequencer.

Wow.
This is how fantastic apps are born.
Thank you for staying on your wisely chosen path.

alancodger

Hi. I own a Digitone and I've seen a screenshot of a play with the p-lock using your app and wonder how this can wrap up a good external sequencer for it.. is the beta code still available for a test? Thank you.

Hmtx

@hypnopad said:
If I can build a totally modulatable and midi learnable Impaktor physical modeling drum synth with Drambo I will gladly pay any amount the dev wants . I have used Impaktor professionally for several years now and it has become one of my most indispensable apps. With those two new features I would be in heaven!

Dear Mr. @giku_beepstreet , if I could introduce you to this @hypnopad gentleman, you might enjoy perusing his posts on the forum.

He has some mind-blowing YouTube compositions using Impaktor. If I were in your shoes I would send him a copy of the beta right away. And also ask him if the offer to " gladly pay any amount" includes a willingness to donate some of his time to make a promo video in time for release date.

no pressure to follow up, but wanted you two to connect if you have not already done so.

OhmAgar

@Hmtx said:

@hypnopad said:
If I can build a totally modulatable and midi learnable Impaktor physical modeling drum synth with Drambo I will gladly pay any amount the dev wants . I have used Impaktor professionally for several years now and it has become one of my most indispensable apps. With those two new features I would be in heaven!

Dear Mr. @giku_beepstreet , if I could introduce you to this @hypnopad gentleman, you might enjoy perusing his posts on the forum.

He has some mind-blowing YouTube compositions using Impaktor. If I were in your shoes I would send him a copy of the beta right away. And also ask him if the offer to " gladly pay any amount" includes a willingness to donate some of his time to make a promo video in time for release date.

no pressure to follow up, but wanted you two to connect if you have not already done so.

Did I just look at the wrong person or is that the guy that has 500 views on his most-watched video?