DigiStix vs EG Pulse

stormbeats

I personally think they BOTH have potential but they BOTH need more than just one BANK especially in stand alone mode but Au too & slice to pads like impc pro2 & gr16

oddSTAR

Okay, I have to ask a dumb question... Can someone please define the concept of a BANK in each of these? What is included when you save one?

Jocphone

Both DigiStix and Pulse have the option to add extra banks already.

anickt

@oddSTAR said:
Okay, I have to ask a dumb question... Can someone please define the concept of a BANK in each of these? What is included when you save one?

Group of drum kits

[Deleted User]

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

RockySmalls

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

oddSTAR

@anickt said:

Group of drum kits

...but why?

Edit: So as not to seem obtuse, I'm a synthesizer guy and I understand banks as a set of sounds there, but don't really understand the value in a drum machine. I'm also concerned about patterns and where and how those are saved. Thanks!

Jocphone

@oddSTAR said:

@anickt said:

Group of drum kits

...but why?

Edit: So as not to seem obtuse, I'm a synthesizer guy and I understand banks as a set of sounds there, but don't really understand the value in a drum machine. I'm also concerned about patterns and where and how those are saved. Thanks!

Same reason you have banks in a synth, a collection of sounds, a collection of drumkits.

[Deleted User]

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

RockySmalls

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

reasOne

@oddSTAR said:

@anickt said:

Group of drum kits

...but why?

Edit: So as not to seem obtuse, I'm a synthesizer guy and I understand banks as a set of sounds there, but don't really understand the value in a drum machine. I'm also concerned about patterns and where and how those are saved. Thanks!

The value of drum machine is............. you guessed it! .............. D r u m s !!!!!!
🤪
But honestly that is the main value, take sounds, create patterns , play them and add things and stuff

anickt

@oddSTAR said:

@anickt said:

Group of drum kits

...but why?

Edit: So as not to seem obtuse, I'm a synthesizer guy and I understand banks as a set of sounds there, but don't really understand the value in a drum machine. I'm also concerned about patterns and where and how those are saved. Thanks!

It's just a way of organizing. You can make any number of banks and name them as you please, maybe Real Drums, Fake Drums, Sound FX etc. Patterns are saved as part of a song. You do not actually have to create a song sequence to save. It can just be a group of patterns given whatever name you want. A little different but not a deal breaker.

[Deleted User]

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

Shabudua

Curiously, EG Pulse uses different terminology from other apps. A “bank” in EGP not a collection of drum kits, but a collection of patterns with any song data and a link to a drum kit. It’s what I’d call a “project,” or maybe a “song”. Also, what most of us call patterns are called “grooves” in EGP.

RockySmalls

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

do you have ‘the scrolls’ or are those jodhpurs badly tailored sir?

[Deleted User]

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

do you have ‘the scrolls’ or are those jodhpurs badly tailored sir?

I've got rocky smalls. I'm fed up with that scrolling action too.

RockySmalls

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

do you have ‘the scrolls’ or are those jodhpurs badly tailored sir?

I've got rocky smalls. I'm fed up with that scrolling action too.

the heavier the ‘rocks’ ... the larger the ‘sling’ required...

lukesleepwalker

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

Have you maxed the AU window? Getting two panels in one view helps quite a bit.

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@lukesleepwalker said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

Have you maxed the AU window? Getting two panels in one view helps quite a bit.

Yeah I've got two panels showing.

I'm surprised no-one else is finding this an issue - it's really putting me off using it, particularly since you have to keep scrolling around to access the functionality, and annoyingly it doesn't show the other sections even if you expand the AU window to full height in portrait.

The navigation hotspots are very small around the screws, and I have to tap them several times to get them to scroll.

Other than that I'm happy with it.

gregsmith

@MonzoPro said:

@lukesleepwalker said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

Have you maxed the AU window? Getting two panels in one view helps quite a bit.

Yeah I've got two panels showing.

I'm surprised no-one else is finding this an issue - it's really putting me off using it, particularly since you have to keep scrolling around to access the functionality, and annoyingly it doesn't show the other sections even if you expand the AU window to full height in portrait.

The navigation hotspots are very small around the screws, and I have to tap them several times to get them to scroll.

Other than that I'm happy with it.

Try swiping instead of tapping

RockySmalls

@MonzoPro said:

@lukesleepwalker said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@RockySmalls said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@Jocphone said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gusgranite said:

The crashes have been fixed I think.

Ah cool, good to hear.

@Jocphone said:
Have purchased both as I was off ill for a few days and, why not? Was thinking to get a refund for Pulse as it didn't appear to give me much at all that I didn't get already from DigiStix but I will probably keep it as they both have been pretty active on the forum.

How do they compare CPU resource-wise?

Not sure. Wouldn't have thought either would be CPU hogs as playing back samples doesn't take too much calculation but I can have a play later to check if you like.

No don’t worry, thanks for the offer though.

DigiStix seems to be getting a lot of good feedback in this thread, so likely I’ll grab it tomorrow.

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Tried quickly with Rozeta Rhythm powering the first kit in AUM, cpu was around 26%, duplicated both those but with a different, cpu not much different. Added in 8 more Rhythms and DigiStix. All playing a different beat with different drum kits. CPU stays at around 28%. Adding more doesn’t seem to stress the cpu any further.

Are you still on an Air2?

One instance would be fine for me, I just want to get some AU drum action in AUM, though the sample playing has potential.

Good thread this, didn't mean to hijack Mr Greengrocer's original post, but it's all meat for the gravy. DigiStix is holding up well, and despite Echoopera's tempting vid, I think DigiStix is the one for me.

I never had an Air2, was on the original Air(1) until last year when I bought a base model iPad 32GB.

As for many instances, I think you will soon realise the attraction once you have several kits going. And then several more with random samples..

Cheers Joc. Just grabbed DigiStix. As it’s cheaper, it still leaves me with enough credit for the mirack thing as well.

Runs a bit warm, but not too bad on CPU, and I reckon will be good enough for my rubbish. Kits sound pretty decent too.

long press on the PANIC button.. it will turn the VU meters off and probably hose down that heat...
“ I did warn you!”

Cheers Mr Smalls! I’ll give that a try!

Apart from that, and the really annoying scrolling (‘press the screw Monzo’/I’m pressing it but it doesn’t...oh...) which is just silly (scroll bars anyone?) I like it. I’d like to see drag and drop samples, transient detection etc. but realise there has to be some compromise for saving six quid look.

drag n plop ( from Files app satellite window ) works aok.. you just have to remember to make all the samples permanent.. this ‘reference sample’ thing is half a great idea and half a bloomin’ annoyance..
after the faff of making up yr own kit.. you want it to be an easy save.. i’ve lost a few now which is why the Pulse OVERWRITE KIT simplicity is appealing right now..

Yeah, I also find I have to reload custom kits when they’re in the AUM cupboard, otherwise changes made when standing alone aren’t picked up.

Cheers for the drug n ploop trick, didn’t realise that was a thing, and testing out the PANIC! option.

Like the app, particularly now I’ve found the pitch changing option, still hate the scrolling though, it’s making my bones itch.

Have you maxed the AU window? Getting two panels in one view helps quite a bit.

Yeah I've got two panels showing.

I'm surprised no-one else is finding this an issue - it's really putting me off using it, particularly since you have to keep scrolling around to access the functionality, and annoyingly it doesn't show the other sections even if you expand the AU window to full height in portrait.

The navigation hotspots are very small around the screws, and I have to tap them several times to get them to scroll.

Other than that I'm happy with it.

didyaknow... you don’t have to use those thumb screws .. you can avoid Rack torture.. by just flicking the interface where there aint any knobbies.. ( particularly on the right hand side i fink.. )

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@gregsmith said:

Try swiping instead of tapping

@RockySmalls said:

didyaknow... you don’t have to use those thumb screws .. you can avoid Rack torture.. by just flicking the interface where there aint any knobbies.. ( particularly on the right hand side i fink.. )

Thanks both - yeah I've tried that, but I keep accidentally adding notes to the sequencer, or accidentally messing something up with my fat, rubbery fingers. It's a pretty crowded interface to be fair.

Must be just me, so..

gregsmith

@MonzoPro said:

@gregsmith said:

Try swiping instead of tapping

@RockySmalls said:

didyaknow... you don’t have to use those thumb screws .. you can avoid Rack torture.. by just flicking the interface where there aint any knobbies.. ( particularly on the right hand side i fink.. )

Thanks both - yeah I've tried that, but I keep accidentally adding notes to the sequencer, or accidentally messing something up with my fat, rubbery fingers. It's a pretty crowded interface to be fair.

Must be just me, so..

I’ve been using it on iPhone and struggle a bit too to be honest

espiegel123

Question for those that have both app:

Which has the better library of kits?

Which has the better pattern library?

Jonah66

@MonzoPro said:

@gregsmith said:

Try swiping instead of tapping

@RockySmalls said:

didyaknow... you don’t have to use those thumb screws .. you can avoid Rack torture.. by just flicking the interface where there aint any knobbies.. ( particularly on the right hand side i fink.. )

Thanks both - yeah I've tried that, but I keep accidentally adding notes to the sequencer, or accidentally messing something up with my fat, rubbery fingers. It's a pretty crowded interface to be fair.

Must be just me, so..

Yeah gotta say i feel the same, i would expect these issues to be ironed out in the development of EGP though. I love hearing everyone’s suggestions and ideas, must get the devs or dev buzzing 😎

Sergiu

@Jeezs said:
Speaking about sound, Digitix is far better as it allow round robin or velocity mapping of samples.

Agree on that! Digistix sounds punchier and great fx.
I would add the gui is really great.

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@espiegel123 said:
Question for those that have both app:

Which has the better library of kits?

Which has the better pattern library?

I only have DigiStix (though plan to get Pulse). There aren’t a massive number of kits, but the ones included sound good, and are very usable. No preset patterns.

@Jonah66 said:

@MonzoPro said:

@gregsmith said:

Try swiping instead of tapping

@RockySmalls said:

didyaknow... you don’t have to use those thumb screws .. you can avoid Rack torture.. by just flicking the interface where there aint any knobbies.. ( particularly on the right hand side i fink.. )

Thanks both - yeah I've tried that, but I keep accidentally adding notes to the sequencer, or accidentally messing something up with my fat, rubbery fingers. It's a pretty crowded interface to be fair.

Must be just me, so..

Yeah gotta say i feel the same, i would expect these issues to be ironed out in the development of EGP though. I love hearing everyone’s suggestions and ideas, must get the devs or dev buzzing 😎

It does the job and sounds good, but I’m still uncomfortable with the scrolling. A standard scroll bar would be better for me. Sample editing could be better - but can’t really complain for the price.

chisel316

How easy is it to configure general MIDI mapping of the drums with these apps? I have a workflow where I use Xequence 2 to trigger the drums in Beathawk. The problem is BH doesn't allow you to change the MIDI mapping, so i end up having to rearrange the pads instead.

Thanks,
chisel316

gregsmith

@chisel316 said:
How easy is it to configure general MIDI mapping of the drums with these apps? I have a workflow where I use Xequence 2 to trigger the drums in Beathawk. The problem is BH doesn't allow you to change the MIDI mapping, so i end up having to rearrange the pads instead.

Thanks,
chisel316

I think it’s fairly easy in digistix, but I just ended up making a drum map in xequence instead

chisel316

@gregsmith said:

@chisel316 said:
How easy is it to configure general MIDI mapping of the drums with these apps? I have a workflow where I use Xequence 2 to trigger the drums in Beathawk. The problem is BH doesn't allow you to change the MIDI mapping, so i end up having to rearrange the pads instead.

Thanks,
chisel316

I think it’s fairly easy in digistix, but I just ended up making a drum map in xequence instead

That's interesting. I thought the X2 drum map was for mapping the internal drum pads, I didn't realize you could use it to remap the MIDI output.