Emax

Does anyone need specific detailed instructions to get the HxC working?  I got mine today and got it functional with libraries.  Im not 100% sold on the device yet because some of my library seems screwy like fluttering audio.  However, my own samples created with mic input are smooth and save and can be recalled properly.  
Loading banks takes 10-25 seconds. Thats a long time to wait to hear something you probably wont even use.  Too bad I have a REV1 board.  I think the route Im leaning towards is the following:
 - Bounce everything EMU related to WAV  (26 gigs worth) - Use a program with AutoDemo so the sample plays when scrolled over (audition cs6 or ableton) - Resample with EMAX the sounds I actually want to build a preset with.
The name of the game in my mind is finding what you want quickly then using Mr. EMAX for character and flavor fun.

Also. it's not necessary to copy OS for every EM1.  You place your OS in the folder with ALL your EM1s then use the "BATCH CONVERTER" function on the HxCFloppyEmulator software. 
When you load your SD into EMAX each HFE file is a floppy.  At least thats what EMAX thinks they are.  I found myself clearing the memory over and over searching for sound.

My question about SCSI:
I have a Board 1 Rev A early 85 EMAX.  It states on the FAQ impossible to upgrade.  But the board has the socket for the SCSI controller and the pins for the ribbon.  Can you not solder in the proper SCSI compatible ICs?  Im just curious why technically you cant upgrade the early ones.  And why did they include a socket and pins?

Rich

That statement comes directly from the Factory update directions.
I’ve never seen a REV1 board myself.

You’re positive it’s a REV1?

 On Rev 2 boards, there are holes to put in a 28-pin socket for the boot EPROM (IC13).
The original non-scsi boot EPROM on REV2 boards is a 2732 24-pin EPROM.
The SCSI capable boot EPROM is a 2764 28-pin EPROM as the firmware was too large for the 2732.

I believe a REV1 doesn’t have the holes and circuit connections for the additional four pins of the larger EPROM.

Likely they made those boards before realizing they couldn’t add the additional firmware for SCSI into the 2732.

When doing the SCSI upgrade a 28-pin socket to replace the 24-pin (which gets removed as a step in the upgrade) is included with the kit.

-T



On Feb 19, 2016, at 1:19 AM, ritcci elliott ritcci@... [emax] <emax@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Does anyone need specific detailed instructions to get the HxC working?  I got mine today and got it functional with libraries.  Im not 100% sold on the device yet because some of my library seems screwy like fluttering audio.  However, my own samples created with mic input are smooth and save and can be recalled properly.  

Loading banks takes 10-25 seconds. Thats a long time to wait to hear something you probably wont even use.  Too bad I have a REV1 board.  I think the route Im leaning towards is the following:

 - Bounce everything EMU related to WAV  (26 gigs worth)
 - Use a program with AutoDemo so the sample plays when scrolled over (audition cs6 or ableton)
 - Resample with EMAX the sounds I actually want to build a preset with.

The name of the game in my mind is finding what you want quickly then using Mr. EMAX for character and flavor fun.


Also. it's not necessary to copy OS for every EM1.  You place your OS in the folder with ALL your EM1s then use the "BATCH CONVERTER" function on the HxCFloppyEmulator software. 

When you load your SD into EMAX each HFE file is a floppy.  At least thats what EMAX thinks they are.  I found myself clearing the memory over and over searching for sound.


My question about SCSI:

I have a Board 1 Rev A early 85 EMAX.  It states on the FAQ impossible to upgrade.  But the board has the socket for the SCSI controller and the pins for the ribbon.  Can you not solder in the proper SCSI compatible ICs?  Im just curious why technically you cant upgrade the early ones.  And why did they include a socket and pins?


Rich

 






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I installed an HxC USB drive on my EMAX SE several months back because I couldn't get the original floppy drive working. Aside from about 100 Emax library banks that the eBay seller initially gave me, I haven't found any other HxC ready files; plus, it doesnt save new sounds, or even edited sounds. I was told that I need to update the HxC OS before it will save edits.
This is a total pain in the ass. I've been told by tons of people that all of the HxC file operations I need to perform (such as the OS update) can be done on a Mac. But all of the instructions I read specify using a PC.

Everything about this HxC drive is overly complicated and time consuming. Until there's a source for HFE files and a simple way to drag and drop them onto the drive, I would not recommend this product to anyone without an enormous amount of time and patience to deal with it. I regret installing it, and I've recently replaced it w a NOS floppy drive, also from eBay (around $30). The floppy drive works way better IMO. 

If I had a PC, I would definitely try out the EMuSer, which I only recently discovered as an option. I'm thinking of buying a dedicated PC just to use for EMuSer.

You may not need that PC…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLdTURJLwQc


-T


On Feb 21, 2016, at 11:21 AM, synthbay@... [emax] <emax@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I installed an HxC USB drive on my EMAX SE several months back because I couldn't get the original floppy drive working. Aside from about 100 Emax library banks that the eBay seller initially gave me, I haven't found any other HxC ready files; plus, it doesnt save new sounds, or even edited sounds. I was told that I need to update the HxC OS before it will save edits.
This is a total pain in the ass. I've been told by tons of people that all of the HxC file operations I need to perform (such as the OS update) can be done on a Mac. But all of the instructions I read specify using a PC.

Everything about this HxC drive is overly complicated and time consuming. Until there's a source for HFE files and a simple way to drag and drop them onto the drive, I would not recommend this product to anyone without an enormous amount of time and patience to deal with it. I regret installing it, and I've recently replaced it w a NOS floppy drive, also from eBay (around $30). The floppy drive works way better IMO. 

If I had a PC, I would definitely try out the EMuSer, which I only recently discovered as an option. I'm thinking of buying a dedicated PC just to use for EMuSer.





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Definitely according to factory not upgradeable PCB.
Though the 4 holes are there- so I don’t know what else (circuit wise) is missing…. unfortunately, there’s no one left (since Creative bought Emu years ago) that can answer why it wouldn’t work.

-T


On Feb 21, 2016, at 7:58 PM, ritcci@... [emax] <emax@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Christopher


Id be happy to dump a boat load of HxC HFE files for you.  Although Im not sure how you feel about giving it another go.  Im using SE 4.0 on an early EMAX.   You would just use your CFG file probably.  Update should be easy?  Just format the USB and dump the update file on it and run it on the HXC. Reformat then copy your HFEs with CFG back on it and go.

Ive noticed unusual behavior with the saving of banks though.  It appears to overwrite everything in the HFE file with whatever you have loaded in the memory.   Not sure about this yet. Still experimenting.


Ted

Here are pics I took when I had her cracked open.  I will open her up again to do the sliders.  There are  4 extra pins on IC13.  None the other SCSI ICs mentioned in your FAQ are present on the board.  Im hesitant to try if the factory says no go.   Good job on the FAQ btw. Very helpful info.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/2_zpsz2niibkt.jpg <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/2_zpsz2niibkt.jpg>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/3_zpsgcyfbxeo.jpg <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/3_zpsgcyfbxeo.jpg>

#162?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/1_zpsjq0e112f.jpg <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/1_zpsjq0e112f.jpg>
 
I want to make a tshirt with this design.  



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/4_zps8nvas3gk.jpg <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/friendlydick/EMAX/4_zps8nvas3gk.jpg>



Question:

I have to make a Mouser order soon does anyone know the specs or part numbers for the proper 10k sliders on the EMAX 1.   EPR has 50k ones they claim do not affect operation and Ill go that route if need be.




REPLACEMENT SCREENS

I replaced my screen and Im very pleased with the results.  Here are the links if anyone cares.

BLUE
http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cbpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cbpp5n00000/# <http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cbpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cbpp5n00000/#>

RED
http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602crpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602crpp5n00000/# <http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602crpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602crpp5n00000/#>


GREEN
http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cgpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cgpp5n00000/# <http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cgpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cgpp5n00000/#>

WHITE
http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cwpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cwpp5n00000/ <http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602cwpp5n0/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602cwpp5n00000/>
 
Also I got this header.  Clipped off the last two pins and used them on the other side of the screen for support.

http://www.tme.eu/en/details/826632-8/pin-headers/te-connectivity/ <http://www.tme.eu/en/details/826632-8/pin-headers/te-connectivity/>



 

 

 

 




  







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>Im not 100% sold on the device yet because some of my library seems screwy like fluttering audio.  However, my own >samples created with mic input are smooth and save and can be recalled properly.  

This interest me. How did you save / import your library ? Can you give me more details ?
 

    On Friday, February 19, 2016 10:19 AM, "ritcci elliott ritcci@yahoo.com [emax]" <emax@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

     Does anyone need specific detailed instructions to get the HxC working?  I got mine today and got it functional with libraries.  Im not 100% sold on the device yet because some of my library seems screwy like fluttering audio.  However, my own samples created with mic input are smooth and save and can be recalled properly.  
Loading banks takes 10-25 seconds. Thats a long time to wait to hear something you probably wont even use.  Too bad I have a REV1 board.  I think the route Im leaning towards is the following:
 - Bounce everything EMU related to WAV  (26 gigs worth) - Use a program with AutoDemo so the sample plays when scrolled over (audition cs6 or ableton) - Resample with EMAX the sounds I actually want to build a preset with.
The name of the game in my mind is finding what you want quickly then using Mr. EMAX for character and flavor fun.

Also. it's not necessary to copy OS for every EM1.  You place your OS in the folder with ALL your EM1s then use the "BATCH CONVERTER" function on the HxCFloppyEmulator software. 
When you load your SD into EMAX each HFE file is a floppy.  At least thats what EMAX thinks they are.  I found myself clearing the memory over and over searching for sound.

My question about SCSI:
I have a Board 1 Rev A early 85 EMAX.  It states on the FAQ impossible to upgrade.  But the board has the socket for the SCSI controller and the pins for the ribbon.  Can you not solder in the proper SCSI compatible ICs?  Im just curious why technically you cant upgrade the early ones.  And why did they include a socket and pins?

Rich

>Im not 100% sold on the device yet because some of my library seems

And what about the bad em1<>hfe convertion with cracking sound. Have you some em1 & hfe to send me with this problem ?
 

    On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:56 AM, "ritcci@... [emax]" <emax@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

     Observations from todays experiments.  Updating the firmware to 1.8.6.15a made saving not possible.  DISKERROR.  I checked the switches and apparently the device came in the mail with correct positions.  I reloaded 1.8.2.40 and was able to save again.
The overwriting issue is looking like my misunderstanding of EMAX.  When you bring up a HFE on the HxC and you use the LOADALL option then you can edit and SAVEALL.  Everything remains intact.   If you do not LOADALL and just make a preset and sample then SAVEALL it overwrites whatever HFE you have selected.


To whom it may concern here are some HxC HFEs all wrapped in SE40
Made blank HFE s  naming convention alpha-zulu.  Each one has preset 00 named 0.  Thats it.
https://mega.nz/#!N8JEXBob!iyE9bCQJNtBH30cKi8im3dD7ZQAq2U2L8PDUNVDo_gM  Wrapped the wilder stuff 
https://mega.nz/#!9w521SCI!_ao2CzsiGTuSUn-XzzJbYVgyCcno3q3ufd3JCglEuGs
Wrapped ZD files
https://mega.nz/#!ltIkDQRb!KJsmO_CRrpjfJEVBvAV3rlgCz9pNbs2-A559huI8cRQ
misc HFE 
https://mega.nz/#!xhA1TBwB!xK5talJig2r8VK7-Aq1rNZZm_HqsbOqPfkpPngxgOxU

misc2 HFE 
https://mega.nz/#!kkxzCJID!wn3XuLoCorWxMmvS0kTuRblo5lUY8Hmw1onuqqoiitw