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Genome to get update(beta testers needed)

mgmg4871mgmg4871
edited October 2013 in General App Discussion

Genome Status
Hey all, I know a few people have asked when the next version of Genome is coming and what will be in the next version (which will be 2.0.0). Here’s the low-down:

Yes, there is an update to Genome coming and yes it is still being worked on. Full disclosure: I work a full time day job and I have a 21 month old son who requires a lot of attention so my time to work on updates is less than what it was a couple years ago. However, I do devote as much time as I physically can to working on Genome (and bleep!BOX) and will continue to plug away at it until it’s ready. Here’s what is coming in the next version.

What is done or mostly done:

  1. A new ‘Song Mode’. Many people find it confusing that each song cube represents 1 bar, instead of representing the full length of the patterns in that song cube. So I added a new mode (which will be the default mode) so that you only will need 1 song cube no matter how long the patterns are; the cube will play until all patterns in the cube reach the end.

  2. Bugfixes for sysex messages in MIDI input. Currently if any sysex messages are present, midi input will cease functioning. It’s possible I could release this fix earlier.

  3. Built in Audio Modules – These are instruments and effects built into Genome that you can use to make full songs within Genome. This requires a little more detail:

New track-based audio ‘Racks’ where you can add synthesizers, samplers and effects and hook them up however you like.
Instrument modules include analog synths, drum machines and samplers. The drum machine includes some of the core parts of bleep!BOX.
Effects include distortion, chorus, phaser etc.
The sampler module uses the open SFZ sample format. It does not support 100% of the opcodes that SFZ includes, but the hope is that it can be expanded over time. I am also open sourcing the SFZ player module in the hopes that other developers can contribute code and to help promote the SFZ format. The code for this is located on Github.
You can save presets for each instrument and effect
Knob motions can be automated and recorded into your patterns using CC messages.
Genome’s internal instruments can be played using external MIDI input (ex. a keyboard or other apps)
Audio output can be recorded to .WAV

I know some people will be unhappy about Genome’s expansion from being purely a MIDI sequencer to becoming a DAW. Rest assured that nothing is changing with the existing MIDI workflow and I will continue to add new features to the MIDI editor over time.

  1. Usability improvements to the interface. Some people find the fonts hard to read and icons not bright enough. I’m working on brightening the icons and text and possibly making the brightness user controllable (for those that like the current design).

  2. New document folder structure, better file management

Still planned for 2.0:

  1. Metronome. This is probably the most requested feature I get. Though in 2.0 you can create a basic drum track using the included drum machine module and record over that, I will add dedicated metronome buttons to the interface.

  2. User feedback. I have a long list of suggestions from users – some easy and some require a bit more work. I’m gonna make a sweep through these and do as many of the small to medium suggestions as I can.

So, when will it be ready? I still have a decent amount of work left to do to wrap up the existing features and test everything; I can’t give a timeline right now, but I am currently looking for a new batch of beta testers. If you are interested in trying out the new features, and providing constructive feedback drop me a line.

As much as I hate posting unfinished work, here’s a couple screenshots of the new audio modules:

Comments

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871

    Here's contact info if you want to sign up for beta testing. [email protected]

  • ChrisGChrisG
    edited October 2013

    Saw the screenshots earlier. And I really really hope this turns out as a new app, Genome DAW or something, although the dev seems set to have it as a Genome 2.0 update for some reason. Now it's the only stand-alone midi/piano roll sequencer on the AppStore, and it kinda sucks seeing it turn into another Tabletop-ish daw. :/

  • richardyotrichardyot

    Yes, I would be happier if it was just a really robust and easy-to-use sequencer and midi recorder/editor. As it stands it's definitely useable, but it could be a little more user-friendly.

    Also adding DAW features is bound to affect performance, the great benefit of having a specialised app is that it can be lightweight.

  • TrueyorkyTrueyorky

    I am happy to see Genome evolve and grow. This dev has a great deal of experience and we hear frequent demands for a DAW with powerful MIDI sequencing so this gets my vote - especially as it also aims to create a better workflow. Win - win!!

  • IanIan

    I wish he'd put in Audiobus or IAA which sounds daft with no audio, but the control paner would make like so much easier

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871

    It will have internal instruments also, so AB and IAA makes sense.

  • MrNezumiMrNezumi

    @mgmg4871 - You have got to stop putting quotes from other people without identifying them as such. This wasn't the first time I read a post of yours and said to myself - Wow! I didn't know mgmg4871 is the maker of such-n-such app. And this time I had the bonus of going, Wow! Morris is over 50 yo and has a 21 mo old kid. :-)

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871
    edited October 2013

    @MrNezumi I normally preface with From the Dev. Just an oversight. No ill intent. Thanks for pointing it out this time.

  • MrNezumiMrNezumi

    @mgmg4871 - I didn't think there was any ill intent. My comment's intent was to poke a little fun at myself, as well as at you. I know you aren't an app developer (just a MAJOR consumer), but a few times I've found myself going - Wow, Morris did what? This time you had a little boy in your 50s. ;-)

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871

    I actually did have a little boy in my 50s. Lol

  • MrNezumiMrNezumi

    @mgmg4871 - LOL. My son came when I was almost 49 y.o.

  • IanIan

    Well, I hear retirement is over rated anyway!

  • AudiojunkieAudiojunkie

    I'll never be able to afford to retire. I'll have to work until I die.

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    True for many of us, I'm sure.

  • mgmg4871mgmg4871

    Lol. I think Ian was referring to retiring from having babies.

  • dwarmandwarman

    Probably not re babies. I'm 66 and no sight of retirement possibility on my horizon, not yet.

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