IDEA --- USB meter bridge & LCD scribble strips

sigmatibet · 27th July 2006, 11:46 AM

Hi!
since I am not able to do it I just want you to know it. And If someone is able to do it , I will be glad to make him a millionare....

Around it's plenty of controllers that use mackie control protocol.
Looks like a fashion that half of them when a fraction of them have LCD scribble strips. And No ONE of them have meter bridge.
I have a Tascam US-2400 and it's a shame there's no scribble strips on it. I would pay for it and I don't need soft LCD since my goal is NOT to whatch the monitor.
Ok, this is my idea:

Why not make a hardware USB LCD scribble strip and a hardware USB meter bridge , and both together, that WILL FOLLOW Mackie Control Protocol?

Is there anyone out there who wants to become rich????

sigmatibet · 28th July 2006, 10:37 AM

...bad idea?

TEMAS · 28th July 2006, 10:47 AM

I think an independant USB Meter Bridge will be developed sooner or later, due to

a) the number of mixers and summing amps made without adaquate metering.

b) software monitoring is just not accurate enough.

c) most ADDA hardware monitoring is not sufficient (with some exceptions, e.g, Motu HD192)

sigmatibet · 28th July 2006, 10:51 AM

That's what I think.
Hopefully some big companies are watching this thread.
Something is starting to move, but in the software area
http://www.opuslocus.com/lcxmu/
But I NEED something HARDWARE!
Please

SnakeCained · 28th July 2006, 05:57 PM

Good idea!

celticrogues · 28th July 2006, 10:13 PM

I like it!

uselesstomorrow · 28th July 2006, 10:26 PM

I have wanted one of these for months and every once in awhile pop up and ask if anyone has seen one.

The other thing I want : A USB / FIREWIRE RACK MOUNT HUB
With LOTS of ports. Not seven I am thinking like 14 EACH with multiple "blocks" so you can run four of one host port and the next four of the next port etc OR chain them all or have multiple outputs or routed outputs.

JB872 · 6th October 2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigmatibet

Hi!
since I am not able to do it I just want you to know it. And If someone is able to do it , I will be glad to make him a millionare....

Around it's plenty of controllers that use mackie control protocol.
Looks like a fashion that half of them when a fraction of them have LCD scribble strips. And No ONE of them have meter bridge.
I have a Tascam US-2400 and it's a shame there's no scribble strips on it. I would pay for it and I don't need soft LCD since my goal is NOT to whatch the monitor.
Ok, this is my idea:

Why not make a hardware USB LCD scribble strip and a hardware USB meter bridge , and both together, that WILL FOLLOW Mackie Control Protocol?

Is there anyone out there who wants to become rich????

I was just searching for a USB meter bridge for the Tascam 2400 and stumbled upon this thread. Good idea.

Rep · 6th October 2006, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigmatibet

Why not make a hardware USB LCD scribble strip and a hardware USB meter bridge , and both together,

LCD scribble strip With Meters .... As ProTools Compatible,

I would buy It in a instant...

scribble strip / or lack there-off has been a main complaint of mine on the
002
C8
C24
Ect... for ever .

Yea 32 channel strips , or 8/16 per flat module ,
that is expandable to as many as you want to add on
...or have usb space for...

Count me in instantly ...

pixelhead · 6th October 2006, 09:50 PM

I agree whith you guys. I have wanted this for a long time. I ended up switching to the mackie control but I would like a better metering system almost full size meters like a board with Scrib strip would be awsome.

I also second the rack mount USB/Firewire hub. This one is so simple I cant believe it has not been done.

JB872 · 6th October 2006, 11:57 PM

There's a site called www.midibox.org where guys have been making there own controllers that run off Mackie Control Emulation. I recall there being a section on diy LCD's and LED metering...so if you're good with a soldering iron and have sometime maybe look into that. They sell all the PCB kits off the site and you can find cheap LCD screens off ebay. I'd still rather buy one premade.

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27th July 2006, 11:46 AM	#1
sigmatibet Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan - Italy Posts: 149	IDEA --- USB meter bridge & LCD scribble strips Hi! since I am not able to do it I just want you to know it. And If someone is able to do it , I will be glad to make him a millionare.... Around it's plenty of controllers that use mackie control protocol. Looks like a fashion that half of them when a fraction of them have LCD scribble strips. And No ONE of them have meter bridge. I have a Tascam US-2400 and it's a shame there's no scribble strips on it. I would pay for it and I don't need soft LCD since my goal is NOT to whatch the monitor. Ok, this is my idea: Why not make a hardware USB LCD scribble strip and a hardware USB meter bridge , and both together, that WILL FOLLOW Mackie Control Protocol? Is there anyone out there who wants to become rich????

28th July 2006, 10:26 PM	#7
uselesstomorrow Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 45	I have wanted one of these for months and every once in awhile pop up and ask if anyone has seen one. The other thing I want : A USB / FIREWIRE RACK MOUNT HUB With LOTS of ports. Not seven I am thinking like 14 EACH with multiple "blocks" so you can run four of one host port and the next four of the next port etc OR chain them all or have multiple outputs or routed outputs. __________________ Failing like falling, I stand in the dreary and raise with furious soul. Crashing, waiting, fuming we follow thru as emotions in wonder. We speak in volume about the simple things as we plan and scheme with suspect skills. You will know us… in the bushes we are the brash digital brushes, the analog scholastic. You and I make the last of the true punk rockers. Glide with passion. --- AMERICANFLANNEL.COM

6th October 2006, 09:50 PM	#10
pixelhead Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 448	I agree whith you guys. I have wanted this for a long time. I ended up switching to the mackie control but I would like a better metering system almost full size meters like a board with Scrib strip would be awsome. I also second the rack mount USB/Firewire hub. This one is so simple I cant believe it has not been done. __________________ Chuck electrowerks music

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28th July 2006, 10:37 AM	#2
sigmatibet Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan - Italy Posts: 149	...bad idea?

28th July 2006, 10:47 AM	#3
TEMAS Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,212	I think an independant USB Meter Bridge will be developed sooner or later, due to a) the number of mixers and summing amps made without adaquate metering. b) software monitoring is just not accurate enough. c) most ADDA hardware monitoring is not sufficient (with some exceptions, e.g, Motu HD192)

28th July 2006, 10:51 AM	#4
sigmatibet Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan - Italy Posts: 149	That's what I think. Hopefully some big companies are watching this thread. Something is starting to move, but in the software area http://www.opuslocus.com/lcxmu/ But I NEED something HARDWARE! Please

28th July 2006, 05:57 PM	#5
SnakeCained Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LONDON Posts: 641	Good idea!

28th July 2006, 10:13 PM	#6
celticrogues Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 557	I like it!

6th October 2006, 11:57 PM	#11
JB872 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 711	There's a site called www.midibox.org where guys have been making there own controllers that run off Mackie Control Emulation. I recall there being a section on diy LCD's and LED metering...so if you're good with a soldering iron and have sometime maybe look into that. They sell all the PCB kits off the site and you can find cheap LCD screens off ebay. I'd still rather buy one premade.