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Re: Palmware (was Re: today, the moment of truth)



will you have a demo version available for download
after loopstock?

--- Dennis Leas <dennis@mail.worldserver.com> wrote:
> I guess I'll give a short product info report since
> the app is essentially
> finished.
> 
> I call it EDPDA - a Palm Powered Librarian/Assistant
> for the EDP.  It
> include five functions:
> 
> 1) Configure/Operate EDP - remotely control and
> configure your EDP.  This
> interface looks and acts like the EDP's front panel.
>  It even responds to
> short vs. long button presses.  It includes several
> enhancements, however.
> a) You can directly view and adjust each preset.  b)
> You can select and
> change values via drop-down boxes and spin buttons.
> 
> 2) Display EDP Status - sort of a scoreboard
> display.  It shows ALL the
> parameters for a given preset (or the "play state")
> on a single screen.  The
> display is updated once per second so the data is
> "live".  You can also
> adjust any parameter.
> 
> 3) Preset Librarian - saves the EDP's local and
> global presets onto your
> handheld.  When you hotsync, they are also saved to
> your PC or Macintosh.
> It's bidirectional - you can restore your EDP
> presets from the saved values
> on your handheld.  Unlike the EDP, EDPDA is not
> limited to 16 local presets
> and 1 global preset.  You can save and restore as
> many local and global
> presets as you have memory space on your handheld.
> 
> 4) Sample Dump Librarian - digitally saves and
> restores your loops to your
> handheld.  Like the Preset Librarian, your loop will
> be backed up to your PC
> or Mac when you hotsync.  Also, the number of loops
> you can save and restore
> is limited only by your handheld's memory size.
> 
> 5) MIDI PC Mapper - Since most MIDI footpedals only
> send Program Change
> commands, they are unsuitable for controlling the
> EDP.  MIDI PC Mapper
> translates Program Change commands to Note-on/-off
> or CC commands so that
> you can use inexpensive footpedals with the EDP. 
> You can also send PC
> commands to load the local presets stored on your
> handheld into your EDP.
> 
> Requirements: Nearly any handheld running Palm OS
> 3.1 or later.  The Zire
> and Tungsten T are currently not supported.  You
> also need a MIDI adapter
> for your handheld capable of sending and receiving
> MIDI.  Most MIDI adapters
> require a serial (not USB) cradle or hotsync cable.
> 
> EDPDA is designed to use the lowest cost equipment
> available.  For example,
> my primary handheld is a Palm IIIx that I bought
> used for $30.  I built the
> MIDI adapter for another $30.
> 
> Oh, yeah.  I plan on selling EDPDA but for a
> low-cost, too.  Probably
> between $40 and $30.
> 
> Hope others find this interesting.  And the program
> useful.
> 
> Dennis Leas
> -------------------
> dennis@mail.worldserver.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Kroeger" <alan@akroeger.com>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 11:09 AM
> Subject: RE: Palmware (was Re: today, the moment of
> truth)
> 
> 
> > So, is it a java app like the FCB Sysex utility, I
> saw something a while
> ago
> > DSP on the Palm I will have to find it again and
> post it. I believe it was
> > supposed to be like a synth generator or something
> thereof
> >
> > Cheers
> > Al
> 
> 


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