miRack by mifki Limited - Live!!!

mifki

Many thing are pretty simple when you have a good architecture in place. But AUv3 in general also turned out to be not so scary and difficult to do as I was warned. I guess mostly because host apps don't do anything silly - when building AU for macOS I had much more problems and validation errors.

mifki

Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

[Deleted User]

@mifki said:
Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

I saw a similar thing in an app called Skrum. Maybe others can confirm.

Wondering too why it didn’t catch on other apps.

By the way. Is polyphony on the roadmap? MPE?

Krupa

@mifki said:
Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

This would totally rock in mirack 🤟

mifki

@Krupa said:

@mifki said:
Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

This would totally rock in mirack 🤟

I’m worried that in miRack (unlike in apps with predefined layout) knobs may end up being too close to top/bottom edge, that’s why I made them sensitive in both XY directions. Or is this not a problem?

Jocphone

@mifki said:

@Krupa said:

@mifki said:
Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

This would totally rock in mirack 🤟

I’m worried that in miRack (unlike in apps with predefined layout) knobs may end up being too close to top/bottom edge, that’s why I made them sensitive in both XY directions. Or is this not a problem?

I think that's the clever thing. If you drag out in any direction you get the vertical or horizontal scale which you can then slide along to change the value in a comfortable space.

mifki

@despego said:
By the way. Is polyphony on the roadmap? MPE?

That's a difficult question. Technically it's not a problem, but I don't really like the situation when some modules support polyphony and some don't, and I don't want to release a "polyphony update" and adding (*terms and conditions apply, may not be available in all modules). So I want to investigate other possibilities, for example, automatic instantiation of additional copies of any module when needed. It won't be as efficient as modules specifically optimised for polyphony, but again only some of them are. If nothing else, then custom module builder feature that I mentioned here before, will also help, you'll be able to either create a poly module containing multiple mono modules inside, or a single mono module with multiple modules inside which will be easier to reuse and duplicate.

This, and the fact that mono synths do exist and aren't something bad, are the reasons it's not high priority (yet).

Krupa

@mifki said:

@Krupa said:

@mifki said:
Yeah I've seen the Propellerheads approach, I hope it's not patented:)

This would totally rock in mirack 🤟

I’m worried that in miRack (unlike in apps with predefined layout) knobs may end up being too close to top/bottom edge, that’s why I made them sensitive in both XY directions. Or is this not a problem?

Literal edge cases I guess... probably would be tricky to get right?

[Deleted User]

@mifki said:

@despego said:
By the way. Is polyphony on the roadmap? MPE?

That's a difficult question. Technically it's not a problem, but I don't really like the situation when some modules support polyphony and some don't, and I don't want to release a "polyphony update" and adding (*terms and conditions apply, may not be available in all modules). So I want to investigate other possibilities, for example, automatic instantiation of additional copies of any module when needed. It won't be as efficient as modules specifically optimised for polyphony, but again only some of them are. If nothing else, then custom module builder feature that I mentioned here before, will also help, you'll be able to either create a poly module containing multiple mono modules inside, or a single mono module with multiple modules inside which will be easier to reuse and duplicate.

This, and the fact that mono synths do exist and aren't something bad, are the reasons it's not high priority (yet).

Thanks for the detailed answer. It seems like a reasonable idea.
I remember an old module capable of sending MPE instructions to mono modules in vcv rack. Too long ago to remember the name. That was before vcv going polyphonic.

GovernorSilver

@mifki said:
Hey guys, I'm going to add more knob touch modes (or whatever this is called). Currently, touch movement in both vertical and horizontal directions is translated into rotation. I'm aware of number of other modes, but what do people like? Any apps with particularly good implementation to look at? Keep in mind there's also multitouch and some of the modes may be difficult to use when controlling multiple knobs.

My favorite implementation of knob UI is in Thor (Propellerhead). It's vertical-only, which to me reduces confusion, and there's a line that pops up and shows the value as you move the knob around.

That said, I think it would be brilliant to let the user select between vertical-only, horizontal-only, etc. modes in the global settings.

Just realized somebody else posted the exact same video I was going to post.

bobbfett

This feels like an historic moment, omg all channels work, in and out. This is the best way to do euro on iPad, nothing like it.

Kandavu

https://twitter.com/mifki/status/1298042127469821952

MiRack 3.50 is out 🎇🎉

royor

What’s New Version 3.50
== APP FEATURES ==

• MIDI OUTPUT: there are 3 new MIDI output modules, and new versions of MIDI CC and Trigger input modules.

MIDI out works via CoreMIDI, Audiobus and AUv3. For AUv3, a dedicated MIDI Processor AU type is also available.

• MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO: up to 16 channels input/output channels in standalone, AUv3 instrument and AUv3 effect modes, both on iOS and macOS.

In particular, Expert Sleepers ES-8/9 audio interfaces and expanders are now fully supported, and allow to integrate miRack and hardware Eurorack equipment.

• Added SHIFT toolbar button to access secondary function of certain module controls. It's used in number of new Bidoo modules, in Squinky Labs mixer to solo multiple channels, and other places in the future.

• Improved rendering of lights and some module controls.

== MODULES ==

• Expert Sleepers encoders for use with ES-5, ES-40, ESX-8GT and ESX-8CV Eurorack modules.

• Added bId°° (Bidoo) module pack. It's a great collection of modules with weird names by Sébastien Bouffier, including several powerful sequencers - perfect for use with the new MIDI out functionality.

• Valley module pack updated to the latest version. New module Feline - stereo version of a filter section from Interzone module.

• Added an option to Host Sync module menu to change clock output rate (instead of a fixed BEAT output). This can also be used for connection to Clocked module for more reliable timing. Set CLOCK output to Beat / 4 or Beat / 8, connect to BPM input of Clocked, and set Clocked mode to P4 or P8 accordingly.

• Fixed an issue with Frozen Wasteland Quad Algorithmic Rhythm module, it's now working properly.

• For MIDI keyboards that do not support per-note aftertouch but support channel pressure, it will be used for AFT output of MIDI module.

auxmux

This could have been 4.0! What an epic update!

wim

This app is so freekin' amazing it makes my head spin. Thank you @mifki !!!

DatGood

Well... It was nice knowing you, outdoors.

hypnopad

@DatGood said:
Well... It was nice knowing you, outdoors.

😂😂

reasOne

@DatGood said:
Well... It was nice knowing you, outdoors.

ha!

wim

First time I’ve almost wished lockdown would be permanent.

dendy

i feel very bad because i paid just ridiculous 10€ for this app... i want pay for this update :-)

wim

A tip jar is definitely in order.
I also try to contribute to the module developers when I can. They’re partners in this in every way as well.

TheVimFuego

MiRack was epic at v1, these updates are outstanding.

Richtowns

Such a great app. Each update seems to make this app so much more useful. Like Novation Circuit the popularity of this app is by having a great product and then just making it like 10 better with well thought out and user driven updates. Well done

mifki

Thanks for all the good feedback

lukesleepwalker

Off to the App Store for a glowing review!

reasOne

the best getting better

DatGood

TBH, MiRack and VCV has been a massive educational tool for me, specifically pertaining to whether or not to buy into Eurorack. I plan to get a semi modular (Neutron or a second hand SV1) in October to begin flirting with modular and to pair with the cv outs on my Mono Station and Keystep.
However, while vcv has more hardware-clone units (for now) that I can test before I buy (Mutable Instruments / Grayscale / EricaSynths) I really wish to get away from behind my laptop. MiRack offers this hella-freedom on iPad.
Now that MiRack has midi out, and it's gonna get better, I may just get the Neutron/SV1 and not bother with the rest of modular. Or, most likely, hold off for a much more discrete and educated purchase of Eurorack modules.

All this to say... Muchas gracias @mifki . Keep up the good work, can't wait for more (hardware clones) modules.

stellare_modular

HUGE update ! Thank you @mifki

lazyass

Thanks for this brilliant update! I don’t even know what to wish more

[Deleted User]

@mifki this is just amazing. High praise to you.