Hi all,
I am newbie to these devices. I purchase several of the SKRM-C8 modules earlier in the year with the plan to make up a few different effects units for my music studio and have only got back to looking at their use.
I have several questions now that I've had a look around this forum.
1) I am presuming that I can reprogram these modules the same way that the fv-1 can be programmed ?
2) Can I download and save the current programs from the EEPROMs and reload them later ?
3) I've found the resource of patches at Free DSP Programs part of the web site but I was wondering if the programs that exist on the several varieties of SKRM-C8 modules are stored somewhere ?
4) I also wondering why the FV-1 can have 16 programs whereas the modules only have 8 ?
Thanks for the great little beasts !
Steve
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Re: Newbie !
The FV-1 itself cannot be programmed. You can program the external EEPROM which is (optionally) connected to it. From what Frank has said, Experimental Noize does not support this activity on the modules, so they won't tell you how to do it or support you if you mess it up by trying.amongstmyselves wrote:
1) I am presuming that I can reprogram these modules the same way that the fv-1 can be programmed ?
Maybe theoretically, but again that is not supported by the vendor and it may violate some reverse engineering clause in a licensing agreement (just guessing).2) Can I download and save the current programs from the EEPROMs and reload them later ?
Some of the ROM programs are in the free programs area but not all of them.3) I've found the resource of patches at Free DSP Programs part of the web site but I was wondering if the programs that exist on the several varieties of SKRM-C8 modules are stored somewhere ?
The FV-1 has 8 built-in permanent patches, for which you don't need an external EEPROM. When you add an EEPROM you get an extra 8 which you can program. On the modules, only the external programs are made available. There is a pin on the chip to toggle between internal and external programs. I forget whether this pin comes out to the module header4) I also wondering why the FV-1 can have 16 programs whereas the modules only have 8 ?
Re: Newbie !
This is one on those situations that if you have to ask how then you aren't experienced enough to do it, if you are experienced enough to do it you don't need to ask how.Digital Larry wrote:The FV-1 itself cannot be programmed. You can program the external EEPROM which is (optionally) connected to it. From what Frank has said, Experimental Noize does not support this activity on the modules, so they won't tell you how to do it or support you if you mess it up by trying.amongstmyselves wrote:
1) I am presuming that I can reprogram these modules the same way that the fv-1 can be programmed ?
Making a copy of the EEPROM falls under a copyright violation. I have no issues with true reverse engineering but making EEPROM copies, disassembling the code, etc. are NOT reverse engineering. That is just copying.Digital Larry wrote:Maybe theoretically, but again that is not supported by the vendor and it may violate some reverse engineering clause in a licensing agreement (just guessing).amongstmyselves wrote: 2) Can I download and save the current programs from the EEPROMs and reload them later ?
All the code for the FV-1 built in programs in in the Free DSP area, the module code is not, I am a business after all and need to have an income stream.Digital Larry wrote:Some of the ROM programs are in the free programs area but not all of them.amongstmyselves wrote: 3) I've found the resource of patches at Free DSP Programs part of the web site but I was wondering if the programs that exist on the several varieties of SKRM-C8 modules are stored somewhere ?
Pin does not come out to the header.Digital Larry wrote:The FV-1 has 8 built-in permanent patches, for which you don't need an external EEPROM. When you add an EEPROM you get an extra 8 which you can program. On the modules, only the external programs are made available. There is a pin on the chip to toggle between internal and external programs. I forget whether this pin comes out to the module headeramongstmyselves wrote: 4) I also wondering why the FV-1 can have 16 programs whereas the modules only have 8 ?
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Thank you both for the information.
I believe I am experienced enough to reprogram these boards. I do have 6 of them so if I manage to destroy one I am not overly concerned, just annoyed.
I mainly wanted to be able to download the programs and restore them. I'm not trying to reverse engineer at all. Just wanting to play around with them and deciding which best programs will work with my analogue synth setup.
I believe I am experienced enough to reprogram these boards. I do have 6 of them so if I manage to destroy one I am not overly concerned, just annoyed.
I mainly wanted to be able to download the programs and restore them. I'm not trying to reverse engineer at all. Just wanting to play around with them and deciding which best programs will work with my analogue synth setup.
Well, I 'll say this then, on the 2-pin header on top D is data and C is clock.amongstmyselves wrote: I believe I am experienced enough to reprogram these boards. I do have 6 of them so if I manage to destroy one I am not overly concerned, just annoyed.
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