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April 17, 2014 at 7:39 pm in reply to: The What Is The Current Draw For That EHX Pedal Thread #119896Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Hi, could you tell the current draw for the deluxe electric mistress? (the newest version) And is this pedal centre positive or negative?
I want to use my pedal power 2 plus to feed this pedal (thats what I bought it for, right?).
The Deluxe Electric Mistress draws approximately 22mA.
April 17, 2014 at 7:39 pm in reply to: The What Is The Current Draw For That EHX Pedal Thread #119895Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Hello. New user here, and I have the ultimate, absolute ultimate unknown pedal. I defy anyone to find out the actual current draw for the EHX Holiest Grail. I am seemingly the only man to grace the face of this earth that bought one of these elusive thangs. Please help me before my head evaporates.The Holiest Grail draws about 230mA.
April 17, 2014 at 7:38 pm in reply to: The What Is The Current Draw For That EHX Pedal Thread #119894Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:I have a question about the 44 Magnum – I saw the earlier post about the 22 caliber voltage range and am wondering if the 44 can also be run safely at lower voltages, and if that will affect output volume. As it is I’m running it off a 24V Apple laptop supply with no issues and quieter would actually be an advantage.Thanks.
Yes you can power the 44 Magnum off lower voltages, I believe down to 12VDC. Running the 44 Magnum from lower voltages will reduce the output power. When you run it at 18VDC, it puts out the same power as the 22 Caliber.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Hey Flick.Thanks for having been dedicated to problem resolution.
My 8-step should land within a couple of days now. I ordered it from MusikStore in Germany and was sent around the 22 june – they did not have any before that.Are you able to predict whether this particular batch will benefit the newer corrected MIDI implementation? Or should I run tests myself, i.e. look for the new features?
Thanks!
Most likely the 8 Step you receive will have the software update. Here’s how you can know for sure:
When you power up the 8 Step it does a little start up light show. If you watch the single digit display, it runs through a bunch of characters. It will hang on a number for the last second or so of startup, that number indicates the version of software the 8 Step is running. If the number is a 2, then it has the software update.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:I see now, at first the operation did not make sense to me reading the instruction. I previously had a HOG2 which worked differently. Good to know there is no issue with this unit.That’s right, the HOG2 does not have the INPUT GAIN slider, it was replaced by a MASTER VOLUME slider.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Let me start by saying the EXH products are great. I just purchased a used HOG and I do not believe the input gain slider works as it should. From range 0-5 there is no change or increase in volume. The output signal volume matches close to, but slightly less than the bypass signal volume throughout the 0-5 slider values. Values increasing from 5-10 thicken the sound a touch, still without any volume increase. Clipping occurs without any volume increase from ranges 8-10. When I slide the position quickly 0-10 you can hear the pedal try to increase/decrease its output momentarily but it is quickly squashed and output remains close to bypass levels.Anyone have a similiar experience? Any thoughts as to the issue? Does EXH provide repair service?
ThanksIt sounds like the INPUT GAIN slider is working normally. As you push the slider upwards, the INPUT GAIN before the ADC increases while simultaneously decreasing the output level. The idea is to have unit gain all along the INPUT GAIN slider’s travel.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Has anyone tried one with a WMD Geiger Counter?An 8 Step user has confirmed that the 8 Step is compatible with the WMD Geiger Counter.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorWe have a software update available for the 8 Step that resolves the MIDI issues. All 8 Step Programs are now being shipped with the MIDI software upgrade. If you have an early version and feel you are experiencing MIDI implementation anomalies, please contact EHX Customer Service at poster [@] sovtek.com.
Unfortunately the 8 Step is not user upgradeable. Our service centers in UK and Germany will have this update available in about 1 week.
There are also a couple added new features that are implemented with the new software update. Here’s a complete list of bug fixes and new features:
– BUG: MIDI Program Change and CC messages are no longer ignored after receiving other MIDI messages nor are these messages misinterpreted by the 8 Step now. Please note: the 8 Step can’t really handle receiving more than 4 PC messages per second. If the PC messages come in at a faster rate, it may skip some of them and move on to the following PC message. Receiving fast PC messages will no longer crash the 8 Step.
– BUG: The 8 Step’s digit display, when set to presets, updates the display number when you send a MIDI PC message between 0 and 9. If you send a PC message above 9, and the 8 Step has a preset stored in that location, the display will blink the number 9. If you send a PC message for a preset that is empty, the 8 Step ignores that PC message.
– NEW FEATURE: Random mode now does not allow the last chosen step to be picked on the next sequence step. So, for example, step 7 will not be picked twice in a row.
– NEW FEATURE: Optional Global Tempo Mode: when Global Tempo is enabled, the rate setting for each preset is ignored when the presets are loaded. The 8 Step continues at the previous tempo before the preset had been loaded. For example, you tap in a tempo, then load preset 3. Preset 3 will playback at the tapped in tempo, not at the tempo it is set to within its preset, although if the tempo is tapped in, the preset’s TAP DIVIDE setting will still be in effect. The Global Tempo mode is not saved with presets but your last setting for this mode is remembered when power cycling. Instructions to enable/disable this mode are below.
– NEW FEATURE: Two Different BOUNCE Modes: The 8 Steps ships with a Bounce mode that does not repeat the first and last step of the sequence when running through the sequence. If the Sequence Length is set to 8, in Bounce mode, you would have a total of 14 steps per cycle. You can now, optionally, set Bounce to repeat the first and last steps of the sequence. With SL set to 8, the total sequence length is 16 steps per cycle. This is a global feature and is not saved with presets but your last setting is remembered during power cycles.
Instructions for changing Global Tempo or Bounce mode:
1. Press and hold the TAP DIVIDE button for 3 seconds.
2. After three seconds, the GL and DIR LEDs above the digit display will light up. Continue to hold down the TAP DIVIDE button during the follwing steps.
3. The digit display will display the current mode, a number between 0 and 3. If this is the first time you are using this feature, it will display 0.
4. Turn the MODE knob to choose the mode you want, the modes are numbered 0 through 3. Here is an explanation of each mode:0: Global Tempo = OFF; Bounce Mode = 14 Step (This is the factory default, Bounce does not repeat each step at the ends of the sequence)
1: Global Tempo = ON; Bounce Mode = 14 Step
2: Global Tempo = OFF; Bounce Mode = 16 Step (Bounce hangs on each step at the ends of the sequence for two ticks of the sequence clock)
3: Global Tempo = ON; Bounce Mode = 16 Step5. Once set to the mode you want, release the TAP DIVIDE button, the 8 Step remembers the setting in its configuration settings.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:My Memory Boy Deluxe which I have had for less then 4 months has a blip that you can hear through the amp.
It is the rate of whatever tempo I have the unit set to. It sounds like a click matching the tempo of my delay. Any thing can help. Does it need to be grounded better?Thanks
Andrew C. Marshall
How are you powering the Deluxe Memory Boy? Does the problem go away if you use the supplied AC Adapter?
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:Hi there,William from Molten Voltage here. We make PedalSync MIDI PedalBoard controllers and were very excited to get the 8-step. Unfortunately, apart from the MIDI Clock sync, the MIDI implementation has a number of issues, some of which have been described above.
Program Change messages do not consistently call up the correct preset and sometimes no preset at all. Sometimes Program Change messages on the wrong MIDI channel cause a preset change. (CC 118 failed to call up any presets at all, regardless of MIDI channel).
We have the 8-step synced to the Strymon TimeLine, Eventide PitchFactor, and our own devices and all those recall their presets without any issue. We’ve tested it extensively using our own Master Control, as well as different USB MIDI devices and MIDI software.
Let me be clear, we REALLY want this device to work well, because it complements our MIDI PedalBoard devices.
Please let us know when you get these issues resolved.
Thank you.
Thanks for the report. We’re working on resolving the MIDI issues now and have made good progress this week.
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorWe have now been able to replicate the problem. Thanks to nullin for help with this. Now we’re trying to figure out what the cause(s) of the missed MIDI messages are.
May 20, 2013 at 5:21 pm in reply to: ‘Heartbeat’ sound when Memory Boy Deluxe is in amp fx loop #119077Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:all the pedals on my board are being powered from a t-rex fuel tank classic. the DMB has it’s own (non-isolated) supply from the fuel tank.There’s a possibility that the DXMB is not getting enough current from the Fuel Tank. Can you try the same set up but using the DXMB’s power supply? The DXMB draws about 100mA.
If the heart beat sound goes away that means the Fuel Tank is not supplying enough power. If the heart beat still persists, then I’m not sure what it is at the moment.
May 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm in reply to: ‘Heartbeat’ sound when Memory Boy Deluxe is in amp fx loop #119068Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:I have recently taken delivery of a second hand Memory Boy Deluxe pedal primarily for its tap tempo function. Overall, I am happy with the pedal apart from one issue that is beginning to bug me.I have the pedal in my amp’s fx loop and when my amp is on it’s drive setting, I can hear a rather annoying ‘heartbeat’ sound that is sync’d with the the tap tempo rate. I’ve checked all the patch cables, etc, but can’t seem to get rid of the noise. Is this to be expected or do I have a faulty pedal?
The ‘heartbeat’ noise doesn’t seem to be there when the pedal is put into the front of the amp rather than through the loop.
Anyone know how to fix this?
How are you powering the Deluxe Memory Boy?
Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:I’m having a similar issue. My 8 Step works just fine so long as I use the control panel. It does not respond to MIDI commands other than Clock. I’ve run several tests, for example sending a PC on the same channel as several other devices and all the other devices take the command just fine, but the 8 Step does not respond. Actually, it will randomly, and only very occasionally, start flashing the current preset number, but it will not actually load anything, and there appears to be no consistent rhyme or reason as to when this will happen. Most of the time is simply does not respond. Worse for me is that no one (stores) in Phoenix, AZ seems to have one yet – at least that I am aware of – so I cannot easily get hold of another to check that it’s just a fluke with the unit I got from Sweetwater. Any help on this would be great. I love the concept of this box but without the MIDI functions it doesn’t serve my needs. Is there an easy way to swap the one I have for another than is confirmed to respond fully to MIDI? Thanks in advance. Hoping to hear back for you all. -MaxCan you give us some examples of the PC message numbers you are sending to the 8 Step? From the factory, the 8 Step has presets in locations 0 through 9, which would be PC messages 1 through 10 for most MIDI devices. If you send a PC message for an unsaved preset location, the 8 Step ignores the message. Try sending PC #101 while the 8 Step is running, does the 8 Step pause or does it reset to Step 1 and keep going? Does it not do anything at all? If PC #101 pauses the 8 Step then add 1 to each PC message number in the 8 Step’s PC message table, on page 23 of the 8 Step’s manual.
Also the 8 Step must be set to the MIDI master’s MIDI channel so double check the 8 Step is set to the correct MIDI channel. Look to Page 20 of the manual for instructions on changing the MIDI channel.
May 14, 2013 at 1:14 pm in reply to: A small 8-step (?) sequencer expression/CV pedal with tap tempo and random mode! #119049Flick (EHX Staff)ModeratorQuote:The 8 Step Program is a great concept.I think the concept could be extended. For any pedal that has a MIDI input, the designers should make every parameter editable via a MIDI command. That way your sequencer could be like an endless supply of 8-Step Programs, and you wouldn’t need to bother with CV.
While we’re waiting for that, you can always get a MIDI to CV interface. I have the Doepfer Dark Link. It controls multiple expression parameters. See my demo here http://youtu.be/U5TS7-DK_cM
If you want to keep it simple and elegant, keep it on the floor, if you don’t already have MIDI – or a whole other bunch of reasons including that it’s cool, go with the 8 Step Program.
The 8 Step is fully controllable through its MIDI IN port. All parameters are editable through MIDI CC. Many functions can also be accessed through MIDI Program Change. So you can actually use the 8 Step as a MIDI to CV converter.
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