Hey Thomas
- Algorithms 102 and 103 both exhibit inconsistent numbers on ours, but only when cycled past 500ms with the arrow button. (For example, if I type 750ms on keypad, it immediately jumps back to 500ms.). MIDI input reacts the same, nothing past 500ms. On #102, this only affects the left channel.
- The discrepancy between the physical knob differing from arrow buttons, and sent/received MIDI values is most likely due to the curve of some parameters when “swept” vs stepping up or down in a linear fashion. I would say an overwhelming majority of the params follow linear slopes, but have definitely sensed a few random parameters that follow log slopes. From our experience, sending MIDI values is akin to an imaginary finger pressing synced to whatever flow of MIDI bytes… vs sweeping the actual knob.
- In regards to master levels vs the individual preset levels… we would generally set the master levels at the beginning of each session (or if a radical change is added to the chain pre-H3000). Because the master levels are only attenuators and cannot boost, they are treated more utilitarian to gauge max levels for headroom etc. On the other hand, the preset levels controls can be used for gain as well as cutting a signal, so sometimes it can help with boosting quieter instruments or softer vocals for the harmonizers. For less utilitarian use, the magic of the ADC + DAC can be really fun to lean into for distortion and drive. Seriously, try using it bypassed and run some dry instruments through it, especially drums. For the Max4Live device, we added some gain compensation controls and stereo linking. To avoid having to constantly adjust left and right levels independently (if desired).
PS, this is DC from the Electra One forum. I hope all is well! All the algorithms we ported to the Electra are now public if you’d like to check them out. #100-117 are pretty much finished (with Patch Factory and Stutter still “in progress”). The Max4Live device ended up sucking up a lot of time, so didn’t get to #118-#123. But all the other algos should be running pretty smoothly. Using the touchscreen is extremely fun… it really turns the H3000 into a full blown instrument. I will catch up in the Electra forum asap.
