MIDI converters & accessories

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, box damaged but in perfect working order.***


Professional Sync:
The multiclock solves your sync issues in the studio and on stage once and for all.
Synchronisation of the multiclock to a DAW relies on a sample accurate audio clock stream, which in consequence guarantees absolutely tight clock signals with i1 sample of jitter.
Moreover, you can use it as a standalone generator or hook it up to follow other MIDI, DIN or analog master clocks.

Shift & Shuffle:
To compensate for any time lag of connected gear, you can shift each output channel individually and in realtime back and forth relative to the master clock.
The shift range is completely configurable and has a maximum of i400ms, the resolution is 20us.
If you have set your machines up to be on the spot, start playing with shuffle. Again, individually for each channel and in realtime.

Midi, Din, Modular & LFO:
Each channel can be set to either emit MIDI Clock, DIN sync (sync24) or analog clock.
Analog clock signals are configurable in polarity, start/reset behaviour and feature a flexible clock divider. An analog LFO is available with various waveforms and a range of 0-5V.
If you got them configured, channel settings can always be named and saved as a preset for later recall. Just in case you have a lot of gear.

USB Add-On
If you want, you can have your multiclock with an extra class-compliant USB Midi Add-On.
This enables you to send any MIDI commands from a DAW to your connected slaves while syncing to audio clock.
There is one virtual MIDI output for each channel and all commands are priority-merged with the accurate clock.

Notes: The continuation of the ultra-precise E-RM Multiclock, from one of its co-inventors. Rock solid clock generation to sync your hardware, DAW and other software.

Supplier's Notes:
Professionally sync all your electronic Instruments and Software.

Any clock input

The multiclock can be the main clock generator or synced to external MIDI, DIN sync and Analogue clocks. Synchronization of the multiclock to a DAW relies on a sample accurate audio clock, which allows for rock solid sync signals.

Custom outputs

The multiclock has four outputs. Each channel can be set to either emit MIDI, DIN sync or analogue clock. Analogue clock signals are configurable in polarity and start/reset behavior and individual clock dividers are available.

Shift & shuffle

To compensate for any time lag of your connected gear, you can shift each of the four output channels individually and in realtime back and forth relative to the reference clock. If you then have found the sweet spot, you can add a bit of shuffle.

MIDI router

To become the central connection hub of your setup, a powerful MIDI Router is available. It allows you to route and merge other MIDI data from four USB MIDI ports and the onboard MIDI In with the accurate clock signals.

Professional DAW integration

VST, AU & AAX plugins
Synchronization of the multiclock to a DAW relies on a sample accurate audio clock stream, which in consequence guarantees absolutely tight clock signals with i1 sample of jitter. No drifting involved, everything on the grid. VST, AU and AAX plugins for all major DAWs are provided, or you create your own sync loop with our sample.

Plenty of modular features

Clocks, Dividers, Triggers and LFO

You can configure the modular clock output mode in every possible way: choose the polarities of the signals, select the start or reset behaviour for each channel individually and set clock dividers. There is also an analogue LFO available with various waveforms and optional frequency quantization to connect to the Eurorack world.

Sync your (vintage) gear...

MIDI, DIN Sync & Tape

Sync all your drummachines, grooveboxes, sequencers, arpeggiators and effects with a stable MIDI Clock or DIN sync/sync24 signal. But also your tape machine can be back in the game: simply record a 24ppq loop of our sync sample to one track, connect the tape machine to the multiclock Audio In and be in sync!

+/-1 Sample Jitter with Audio Sync at 48kHz
+/-300ms Shift Range
+/-100ms Initial Offset
30-300 BPM Tempo Range
1 x 24ppq Audio Sync Input
1 x MIDI / DIN Input
4 x MIDI / DIN / Modular Output
1 x 0-5V Analog LFO Output
4 x USB MIDI Output
1 x USB MIDI Input
Realtime Shift and Shuffle
Individual Start & Stop Configurable Clock Dividers
Integrated Reference Clock
Flexible MIDI Router & Remote

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, light surface marks, product in perfect working condition ***


The MIDI Solutions Thru is a 1 in 2 out MIDI Thru Box. All MIDI messages appearing at the input are sent to both Thru outputs. Active circuitry cleans up any skewing of MIDI data bits that has occurred at the input, ensuring reliable operation in setups that require daisy chaining or long cable runs.

The MIDI Solutions Thru is MIDI powered, and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most MIDI products (see FAQs - Power and FAQs - LED for more information). A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.

Notes: EEffortless and reliable MIDI synchronisation.

Set the tempo on your MIDI devices, modular synths, your daw and use the built-in metronome with live musicians.
At the core, the Midronome is a MIDI Master Clock, that means it will set the tempo on your MIDI gear like synths, sequencers, drum machines, Ableton, guitar pedals, etc.

Live, it will sync acoustic musicians as well with its built-in metronome in time with the sequencers.

In the studio it will solve any sync issue you might have, by syncing tightly your DAW and your outboard gear together.

It has two CV/Analog outputs for your Modular gear like Euro-racks, which can also be used a DIN (sync24) clock output for your vintage synths.

The function

So damn easy to use

Plug 3 cables and you're ready to play. Your sequencers and drum machines will automatically start in time. Change the configuration with a few clicks directly on the device.


Tons of possibilities

Customize the Midronome so it fits your setup. Choose the click sound, the speed of your CV signal, the pedals' function, the play button behavior, even the brightness of the LEDs.


Ready for live

Big display, to stay in control on the dark stage. Large metal knob and buttons that light up. Sturdy steel metal case. Special locked Mode to prevent accidental changes.

Fast and responsive

Press a button, turn a knob, or power it up, the Midronome responds instantaneously, you will never have to wait.

Tap tempo in five ways

Turn the knob, tap the button, use a drum pad, a pedal or simply send an audio sync signal - pick what fits your setup.

Ultra stable clock

No more sync issues with a jitter-free MIDI clock. Measured jitter of under 10ns, 50000 times more precise than a computer-based MIDI Clock.

The connectivity

Midronome's back

MIDI/DIN/CV/analogue clock

Whatever clock signal your equipment needs, Midronome has got you covered.

Headphones/LINE out

Send the audio click to headphones directly, or send a balanced line-level signal to your in-ears mixer.

USB powered

Avoid the classic "oh no I forgot the power plug!", just get any USB cable and plug it in a phone charger, a computer, or whatever you have handy.

Pedal / drum pad input
Connect 2 pedals to control Mute, Play, or Tap Tempo. Replace one pedal with a drum pad to tap both tempo and time signature.

Sync DAW over audio

Get your software and hardware in sync with one simple audio track in your DAW. Send the signal to the Midronome's input, and your DAW will control your Midronome, both tempo and time signature at sample rate precision.

Independent MIDI ports

Start or stop your devices independently on each port, using either two buttons or two pedals. Need more ports? Connect a MIDI powered Thru box, or even add more Midronomes to expand while keeping the same remarkable precision.

The versatility

Hybrid studio

Do you have a recording studio with lots of gear? Do you struggle to get your hardware in sync with the recording software?

Rock band

Do you want to spice up your rock sound with a few sequencer synths, without having the hassle of a complex computer setup?

Solo artist

Are you a solo artist who plays many instruments on stage? Do you need a hands-free solution to sync your gear?

Tempo

Tempo Range: 30 to 400 BPM
Time Signature: from 1 to 99 beats per bar

Connections

Physical Outputs: 2x independent MIDI Outputs, 1x Audio Output (6.35mm Stereo TRS jack) with headphones/line switch, 1x CV/Analog/DIN Sync Clock Output (3.5mm Stereo TRS jack)
Physical Inputs: 1x USB plug (also used for power), 1x Multi-function input (6.35mm Stereo TRS jack)

MIDI Clock

MIDI Outputs
No-load voltage 3.3V
Follows MIDI Specification
Compatible with MIDI-powered devices

MIDI Packets
Constantly: F8 (MIDI Clock)
Start: F2 00 00 (MIDI SPP 0), FA (MIDI Start)
Stop: FB (MIDI Stop)
Resync: same as Start

MIDI Clock Jitter: +/- 5 nanoseconds; Other MIDI packets do not add any jitter

USB-MIDI
Class Compliant
3 interfaces: Midronome Clock & Start, Midronome Clock Only, Midronome Commands (see below)

USB-MIDI Commands (to send to the Midronome over USB-MIDI)
MIDI Start/Cont./Stop -> same as pressing PLAY
MIDI Clock -> ignored
Ch 12 MIDI CC 85-89 -> set tempo
Ch 12 MIDI CC 90 -> set time signature

Analogue Clocks

CV/Analogue clocks:
2 independent outputs (Stereo TRS jack)
5ms pulse 0-5V
Configurable speed from 1ppq to 24ppq (pulses per quarter note)

DIN Sync (sync24)
Tip/Left = pulses 0-5V 24ppq
Ring/Right = start/stop signal 0-5V
Compatible with vintage Roland devices with a TRS to DIN adapter

Audio Metronome

Metronome sound
60 different click sounds
Different click sound for downbeat

Max. Audio Level
Balanced Line Out: +13 dBu
Headphones: 15 mW + 15 mW at 32 O

Audio volume
9 volume levels
+/-6dB step
Different volume for downbeat click

Multi-function Input

Possible functions:
Pedal/Footswitch
Drum Pad
"Audio Sync" Mode (to sync with DAWs f.ex.)
Additional pedal (with one of the above)

Pedal functions
Mute/Unmute
Play/Stop
Tap Tempo

Drum Pad Modes
Tap Tempo
Tap Tempo + Tap Time Signature (detects stronger hits)
3 configurable sensitivity levels

Audio Sync Mode: Sync to an Audio Sync Signal generated by the SyncFileGenerator Tool

Accepted pedal type: Momentary (typical sustain pedal), Latching (typical guitar amp footswitch)
Accepted pedal polarity: Any (automatically detected)

Other

Play/Stop Modes: Play on the next bar, Play right away and reset metronome (to the beginning of the bar)
PLAY Button Modes: Play on both MIDI Ports, Play only on MIDI Port 1
MUTE Button Modes: Mute/unmute, Second Play button: Play only on MIDI Port 2 (one button per MIDI Port)
Power Source: USB Bus Power - 5V

Current consumption: 60mA average (default display brightness, set to 003), 90mA average (maximum display brightness, set to 008), 300mA peak (without add-on module)
Asks for 500mA from USB host
Dimensions (W x D x H): 128 x 76 x 54mm
Weight: 382g

Notes: Realizing matching gaps in the market and their friends' workflows, Old Blood Noise Endeavors unveils their newest utility device, the MIDI to Expression Translator (MTET). MTET is a simple device for complex workflows.

It receives MIDI CC messages and turns them into expression outputs, allowing players to unlock MIDI control over their expression-enabled devices.

Where once there was only a foot, now there is envelope control, LFO control, snapping to preset positions: any MIDI shape can express an OBNE (or similar) device.

Language is hard: let's start at the start. Communication is complex, beautiful a real thorn in our sides. Many languages, dialects, standards. Some similar, some vastly different. A linear sweep, a barrage of Bits.

Music, of course, is meant to be the universal language, but Old Blood Noise Endeavors' devices don't see it that way.

The MIDI To Expression Translator (MTET) does exactly what it says on the tin. It receives MIDI messages from external MIDI devices and uses those MIDI messages to create four separate Expression outputs for use with external expression enabled devices.

MTET uses a 50k digital pot, wired for TRS connection with the tip active (connected to the wiper). It is assumed the external expression-enabled unit will apply to the sleeve and reference voltage to the ring. It is configured to communicate with other devices using this standard. Its primary purpose is to interface with Old Blood Noise Endeavors pedals and serve as a communicator between them and a MIDI controller. However, it will work with many other units that use the same expression setup as OBNE.

Notes: Another typically creative offering from the good people at Soma, the Metaconformer is a MIDI router and thru box with some nice touches, including Combiner mode to join monophonic instruments into one big polyphonic patch.

Supplier's Notes:
METACONFORMER is a smart MIDI router and thru box.

The METACONFORMER has 2 independent MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs. One of the outputs can be configured as a sync signal source.

Today METACONFORMER supports 3 modes of processing MIDI messages:

Splitter mode allows you to split the keyboard of one MIDI channel into several zones. Notes from each zone are sent to only one instrument. This allows you to simultaneously play several instruments at once, listen to the interaction of timbres without having to switch the MIDI channel.

Combiner mode allows you to combine several monophonic instruments into one multitimbral polyphonic instrument. This works the same way as a polyphonic synthesizer's algorithm when it activates its voices. Only instead of voices with the same dynamics and parameters, you can play completely different timbres, which greatly expands the possibilities for creating interesting harmonies and rhythms.

Translator mode allows you to play the sound core parameter by pressing notes. Each received note is translated into a CC message corresponding to the desired parameter. This mode allows you to play with sound parameters, rather than simply enter them by rotating the knob. This mode works great with granular delays, resonant filters and paraphonic oscillators.

Power supply: DC +5V via USB
Current consumption: 20 ma max
Dimensions: 148 x 50 x 20 mm
Weight: 0.15 kg