PT-1210 MK1 Amiga DJing software

Amiga1992 · 13 October 2012, 13:18

Our good friend h0ffman and I have been working for a while on this tool that turns an Amiga into a MOD turntable, after discussions about such functionality happened here at the EAB. Finally there's something to show you so here's some info

The software lets you pitch bend a MOD like if it was a turntable, allowing for tempo changes and beatmatching between two Amiga computers, much like the STJ software by gwEm works for the Atari ST with SNDH files (although that one only does tempo bending, not pitch+tempo). It also has other useful tools for live performance and it runs on the smallest of Amigas. As long as you have memory to load the MOD, it should work! The linking of tempo to pitch makes it so even MODs that rely on looped samples to sound properly, like usually are drum&bass MODs, work perfectly with looping that doesn't go out of sync at all. Also the pitchbend range is quite wild, exceeding the +/- 8% that normal vinyl turntables have, letting you mix between a varied number of genres in one set. The functionality at this point resembles more like that of a Pioneer CDJ 1000 turntable than a Technics 1200 vinyl turntable, which is great.

You can see me demoing the tool in the following video:
[ Show youtube player ]

I am working on the tool's user interface and release will be made whenever the whole thing is finished.

I strongly believe this is a game-changing tool for those of us who make music with the Amiga and perform live! And might allow some people who never performed with Amigas live to decide to jump into the bandwagon

Amiga1992 · 18 October 2012, 03:06

Either no one gives a toss about newly developed music apps for the Amiga, or the thread just got covered by a pile of posts as soon as I posted it. In any case, here's a little bump, just to say that I will make another Amiga DJ mix soon using this new tool (to make a better version of what I tried before here: [ Show youtube player ] )

jimbob · 18 October 2012, 04:52

Or everyone is too gobsmacked by the awesome to say anything

Looks great to me, when can we have a shot?

Excuse the off topic but what kind of screen is that in your vid, how is it connected and is it any good. ie. can you read ordinary workbench text in it?

amiman99 · 19 October 2012, 16:30

The software looks awesome! When it will be released?

Foul · 19 October 2012, 16:44

Awesome !!!!

Amiga1992 · 19 October 2012, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by amiman99

The software looks awesome! When it will be released?

Well, basically, "when it's done".
It's missing a proper user interface (that's my fault xD), some more features and the most important of those is monitorless operation. Also there are a few quirks here and there.

I assume it won't be TOO long, though!

Amiga1992 · 19 October 2012, 22:50

Here's my new mix, using this tool on two Amigas:
[ Show youtube player ]

Can't wait to try it out in a real live gig setting!

ElectroBlaster · 21 October 2012, 15:59

Nobody gives a toss?

I WANT THIS PROGRAM!!!!!

I love it, its bloody brilliant lol

johnim · 21 October 2012, 16:37

i hope its ok i just posted the youtube links on a few amiga facebook groups

Amiga1992 · 21 October 2012, 16:47

Of course! Just don't expect the app to be released any soon or don't bother h0ffman asking about it

It WILL be released, as soon as it is ready!

Thanks for spreading the word out!

Amiga1992 · 08 February 2013, 15:26

Just for those interested, I'll be spinning with this tool live in Manchester in September at this chipmusic festival's after party:

http://www.superbytefestival.co.uk/i...p/2013/02/8gb/

Amiga1992 · 09 February 2013, 17:16

No, it isn't impractical.
To do what you want, you can use Chipdisko on a modern computer. No need to use an Amiga.

wXR · 10 February 2013, 09:08

Wtf!

Amiga1992 · 11 February 2013, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hewitson

Of course it is. You're using two computers to do something that can easily be done with one.

Go code a software that does what you say in just one plain Amiga (even 500) if it is so easy, then come back and let's talk some more.

Skope · 11 February 2013, 09:50

Why would practicality even be an issue on a forum such as this, where we are all using 20+ year old cavemen of computers?

To Akira and Hoffman: AWESOME!!! Can't wait to give it a "spin"

Amiga1992 · 12 February 2013, 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skope

Why would practicality even be an issue on a forum such as this, where we are all using 20+ year old cavemen of computers?

Exactly my point. But I invite Hewitson to shut us up making what he said it is "easily made"

HardStep · 12 February 2013, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hewitson

Of course it is. You're using two computers to do something that can easily be done with one.

You DO need 2 (or more) Amigas as decks when using with DJ mixer

That Youtube mix is really impressive, great work

NovaCoder · 12 February 2013, 05:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skope

Why would practicality even be an issue on a forum such as this, where we are all using 20+ year old cavemen of computers

Practical no, crazy yes

Amiga1992 · 12 February 2013, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardStep

You DO need 2 (or more) Amigas as decks when using with DJ mixer

Another perfect reason, my friend, and thanks for your kind words. I gotta make a new mix soon, I'm just waiting to get a proper mixer lent.

robinsonb5 · 12 February 2013, 20:31

Not sure how I've managed to miss this thread for four months - but great work!

13 October 2012, 13:18	#1
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	PT-1210 MK1 Amiga DJing software Our good friend h0ffman and I have been working for a while on this tool that turns an Amiga into a MOD turntable, after discussions about such functionality happened here at the EAB. Finally there's something to show you so here's some info The software lets you pitch bend a MOD like if it was a turntable, allowing for tempo changes and beatmatching between two Amiga computers, much like the STJ software by gwEm works for the Atari ST with SNDH files (although that one only does tempo bending, not pitch+tempo). It also has other useful tools for live performance and it runs on the smallest of Amigas. As long as you have memory to load the MOD, it should work! The linking of tempo to pitch makes it so even MODs that rely on looped samples to sound properly, like usually are drum&bass MODs, work perfectly with looping that doesn't go out of sync at all. Also the pitchbend range is quite wild, exceeding the +/- 8% that normal vinyl turntables have, letting you mix between a varied number of genres in one set. The functionality at this point resembles more like that of a Pioneer CDJ 1000 turntable than a Technics 1200 vinyl turntable, which is great. You can see me demoing the tool in the following video: [ Show youtube player ] I am working on the tool's user interface and release will be made whenever the whole thing is finished. I strongly believe this is a game-changing tool for those of us who make music with the Amiga and perform live! And might allow some people who never performed with Amigas live to decide to jump into the bandwagon Last edited by Amiga1992; 14 October 2015 at 21:48.

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18 October 2012, 03:06	#2
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Either no one gives a toss about newly developed music apps for the Amiga, or the thread just got covered by a pile of posts as soon as I posted it. In any case, here's a little bump, just to say that I will make another Amiga DJ mix soon using this new tool (to make a better version of what I tried before here: [ Show youtube player ] )

18 October 2012, 04:52	#3
jimbob Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kilmacolm Age: 45 Posts: 632	Or everyone is too gobsmacked by the awesome to say anything Looks great to me, when can we have a shot? Excuse the off topic but what kind of screen is that in your vid, how is it connected and is it any good. ie. can you read ordinary workbench text in it?

19 October 2012, 16:30	#4
amiman99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Age: 50 Posts: 1,184	The software looks awesome! When it will be released?

19 October 2012, 16:44	#5
Foul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perigueux/France Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	Awesome !!!!

19 October 2012, 22:50	#7
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Here's my new mix, using this tool on two Amigas: [ Show youtube player ] Can't wait to try it out in a real live gig setting!

21 October 2012, 15:59	#8
ElectroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Age: 49 Posts: 1,705	Nobody gives a toss? I WANT THIS PROGRAM!!!!! I love it, its bloody brilliant lol

21 October 2012, 16:37	#9
johnim Amibay Mod/Staff Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: birmingham uk Age: 48 Posts: 1,019	i hope its ok i just posted the youtube links on a few amiga facebook groups

21 October 2012, 16:47	#10
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Of course! Just don't expect the app to be released any soon or don't bother h0ffman asking about it It WILL be released, as soon as it is ready! Thanks for spreading the word out!

08 February 2013, 15:26	#11
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Just for those interested, I'll be spinning with this tool live in Manchester in September at this chipmusic festival's after party: http://www.superbytefestival.co.uk/i...p/2013/02/8gb/

09 February 2013, 17:16	#12
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	No, it isn't impractical. To do what you want, you can use Chipdisko on a modern computer. No need to use an Amiga.

10 February 2013, 09:08	#13
wXR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 552	Wtf!

11 February 2013, 09:50	#15
Skope Protracker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 8364 Posts: 381	Why would practicality even be an issue on a forum such as this, where we are all using 20+ year old cavemen of computers? To Akira and Hoffman: AWESOME!!! Can't wait to give it a "spin"

12 February 2013, 20:31	#20
robinsonb5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,153	Not sure how I've managed to miss this thread for four months - but great work!

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