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The best things come in threes :-) Everythings works perfectly. Thank you so much!
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Hi, the "square" issue is solved. Thanks for that! However the programm is now still crashing again after a few clicks in the tree structure. That's been a bug you already fixed in the second last build, where you took care of a better ALSA support. May I ask for another "final" version, addressing this issue? I'm fine with the .tsl/.syx support, as I found a way around it. You just might keep it on the back log, as it will make other users happy.
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Just noticed, that the squares aren't visible in the Windows version. So it appears to be Linux specific.
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Downloaded and tested. Unfortunately the squares are still there. I attached a screenshot, so you can see what it looks like. Bad news is, that the programm is also crashing again :-) Plus I also noticed, that .syx files can't be loaded. Same is true for .tsl files that BTS saves. As a workaround I loaded these files in BTS, wrote them to the ME-25, opened ME-25-Edit and saved it as .m2l. P.S.: Happy to do the testing for you.
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Downloaded and tested. Unfortunately the squares are still there. I attached a screenshot, so you can see what it looks like. Bad news is, that the programm is also crashing again :-) Plus I also noticed, that .syx files can't be loaded. Same is true for .tsl files that BTS saves. As a workaround I loaded these files in BTS, wrote them to the ME-25, opened ME-25-Edit and saved it as .m2l.
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Hi and thanks for the new build. It appears to be working flawlessly. One more thing to ask for. The spaces in the patch names on the list to the left and the field on top are replaces by rectangles, which makes it hard to read them. Maybe you will find the time to fix this as well, if your son gives you a minute on your computer? :-) And I would like to thank you for your ongoing support for your software, even on older equipment. A fresh cup of coffee is beeing send your way. By the way. I noticed...
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Hi and thanks for the new build. It appears to be working flawlessly. One more thing to ask for. The spaces in the patch names on the list to the left and the field on top are replaces by rectangles, which makes it hard to read them. Maybe you will find the time to fix this as well, if your son gives you a minute on your computer? :-) And I would like to thank you for your ongoing support for your software, even on older equipment. A fresh cup of coffee is beeing send your way. By the way. I noticed...
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Hi, since today, I’m a happy owner of a used BOSS ME-25 effects board. Loving my FxFloorBoard for Katana, first thing I did was downloading the latest ME-25_Edit Linux 64 bit version 20190710. I’m on the latest Ubuntu Studio version here. Firing up “./ME-25-Edit” , I set “Midi in and out” to “ME-5 28:0” and get a connect. Everything works fine, but quite frequently the program crashes with this error message: ALSA lib seq_hw.c:466:(snd_seq_hw_open) open /dev/snd/seq failed: Cannot allocate memory...
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Hi, since today, I’m a happy owner of a used BOSS ME-25 effects board. Loving my FxFloorBoard for Katana, first thing I did was downloading the latest ME-25_Edit Linux 64 bit version 20190710. I’m on the latest Ubuntu Studio version here. Firing up “./ME-25-Edit” , I set “Midi in and out” to “ME-5 28:0” and get a connect. Everything works fine, but quite frequently the program crashes with this error message: ALSA lib seq_hw.c:466:(snd_seq_hw_open) open /dev/snd/seq failed: Cannot allocate memory...
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Hi Colin, phantastic job. You did it! Can't tell you, how happy I am. Did a test on Linux and Windows 10. Please notice my comments on bullet point 9 and 10. Works Linux/Win: Add channel 1 to 4 patches to empty loader Works Linux/Win: Overwrite loader position 6 with channel 1 patch Works Linux/Win: Overwrite loader position 5 with channel 2 patch Works Linux/Win: Overwrite loader position 8 with channel 4 patch Works Linux/Win: Overwrite loader position 7 with channel 3 patch Works Linux/Win: Load...
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Hi, thanks for the 23-12-19 update for MK 1 on Linux. I did a quick test of the loader function and here are my findings: No import of tsl bundle files possible No export of syx bundle files possible Overwriting patch from channel A1 to loader position 5, actually writes the name to channel B1. Alas the sound of channel B1 is still the one of the old patch. Same with the sound of loader position 5 Overwriting patch from channel B1 to loader position 5, doesn't do anything Trying to insert a patch...
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Hi, thanks for the 23-12-19 update for MK 1 on Linux. I did a quick test of the loader function and here are my findings: No import of tsl bundle files possible No export of syx bundle files possible Overwriting patch from channel A1 to loader position 5, actually writes the name to channel B1. Alas the sound of channel B1 is still the one of the old patch. Same with the sound of loader position 5 Overwriting patch from channel B1 to loader position 5, doesn't do anything Trying to insert a patch...
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Thanks for your reply. I had the chance, to test the writing patch data with the Windows version and it seems to work there. Appears, that the bug is only present in the Linux version. Just my luck :-) When you're working on the "loader" anyway, you might check another possible issue with the patch names. Haven't thoroughly tested it, but I noticed, that some of my patch names are truncated. Patiently awaiting a new version ;-)
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Hi gumtown, TL;DR: I just noticed, that I went down the testing rabbit hole. To put things short, the whole new loader/writing mechanism seems to be broken. Not sure, if this also affects any other versions (Windows, Mac, Katana MK II, etc.). As this is such a basic feature, it suggest, this issue should be addressed. Following is my initial write up. regards Sorry for bothering you about this issue again. I’m well aware, that you are working on more current models with a much bigger group of people...
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Hi, thanks for the link to the beta. On 28 Sept 2022 you mentioned, that you found the channel switching bug and fixed it. Unfortunately the behavior is still the same, as before. Midi settings in FloorBoard are: Panel: 09 (as I don't want to use it) Channel A1: 01 Channel A2: 02 Channel B1: 03 Channel B2: 04 When hitting the buttons on my foot switch, the info field in FloorBoard is showing the patch change info and switches to the channel as shown below: patch change #0 -> Panel patch change #1...
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Thanks for the explanation. Will try the new beta and at some point reinstall my PC to use the latest Ubuntu version and compare the CPU usage, just out of curiosity. You can close this ticket, if you want to. regards
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Hi, I got myself a dedicated PC to run my music related programs on. Checking processes with the “top” command, I noticed that FxFloorBoard version 20220923 for MK1 - Firmware 4 is using 65% of the CPU (4 Core AMD A8-6410 APU with integrated graphic). PC is running Ubuntu Studio 22.04 with KDE Plasma version 2.0 QT version 5.15.3. Even on my regular, more powerful Ubuntu PC (IntelCore i5-10400 CPU) FxFloorBoard still is on top of the “top” list, using 15% CPU. I understand, that the position in the...
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Hi, apologies for my delay in writing. Life got in the way. On 26 September you wrote, that you uploaded a new version (20220927) for the MK1. Unfortunately I can only find the 20220922 version for Linux in the files section. Could you please point me to the correct location? Thanks.
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Hi, bad news on the start up delay, when no bluetooth is detected. Rebooted my PC and with the current version it now seems to take even longer (-: regards
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Hi, I'm testing the latest Linux pre-release 20230201. Not an issue, but a new behaviour. Opening FFB for the first time, no Katana model is selected, as usual. Hitting the "Settings" button to select the correct amp leads to an unexpected restart of FFB and then the correct amp is already selected and the patches are shown. Nice! Found the MIDI patch loader option and activated it. Then the "Patch loader bundle file" import function is shown in the file menu. Why not keep it pre-select, as it was...
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Hi, did a quick check with the Windows version on Win 10 in a VM. It appears, that the behaviour is the same as with the Linux version, as described in my comment above. regards
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Hi, did a quick check with the Windows version on Win 10 in a VM. It appears, that the behaviour is the same, as described in my other ticket for the Linux version. regards
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Hi, thanks for the new Linux Beta 20230131 for Katana 50 MK 1. Here are my findings so far: Saving a patch on channels B1 and B2 via the Katana still crashes FFB Missing Bluetooth dongle still leads to delayed start. In another ticket I wrote, it seems to be fixed, but maybe I didn't reboot my PC after removing the dongle and it was still remembered by the OS. The patch bulk import feature/Loader list seems to be gone. Trying to add an imported patch to the Loader, using the Write/Sync button, leads...
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Apologies for my late reply. Yes, I'm on a Kat 50 MK 1. As you suggested, I tried it with the preference settings set to "Katana 100 12" and it worked. FYI, with the "Katana 100 12" setting, the patches for channels B1 and B2 were also shown as channels A3 and A4, which I didn't try to save to. I can live with this workaround for the moment and am looking forward to the new update. regards
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Hi, interesting. I just tested it, while preferences were still set to "Katana 100 12" and using the channel button to save worked. Switched back to the "Katana 50" settings and it crashed again. Checked all four channels and channels A1 and A2 don't lead to a crash, whereas channels B1 and B2 do crash. Appears to be connected to the not saving issue in the "Write/Sync broken?" ticket. regards
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Hi, just noticed, that with the latest version (20220923) I have installed, there's no more delay when starting FFB without a bluetooth dongle. Not certain, if the bug was already fixed in this version, or if something changed with one of myUbuntu updates. Haven't had a chance to check the foot controller issue. Will let you know, as soon as I can. regards
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Apologies for my late reply. Yes, I'm on a Kat 50 MK 1. As you suggested, I tried it with the prefernce settings set to "Katana 100 12" and it worked. FYI, with the "Katana 100 12" setting, the patches for channels B1 and B2 where also shown as channels A3 and A4, which I didn't try to save to. I can live with this workaround for the moment and am looking forward to the new update. regards
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Hi, when saving a patch using the channels buttons on the Katana, FFB crashes. regards
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Hi, writing a patch to the Katana appears not to be working correctly. I select a patch from the loader list. Sound and the graphics in FFB change. I hit the „Write/Sync“ button („Connected“ button is green) and select „Channel B1“ and hit „WRITE TO KATANA“. The name of the patch in the „Katana“ dropdown list changes to the new patch name. I select the freshly written new patch in the „KATANA/CH B1“ slot and the sound changes back to the previous patch. In the second square at the top of the window,...
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Hi, I finally managed to make my Chocolate MIDI foot controller work with QJackCTL*. I know you're busy working away, but is there any chance for a new Linux build for the MK 1? I'm eager to continue testing the bug fixes you already added (No mandatory Bluetooth dongle, Order of foot controller buttons for Katana 50). I hope, I'm not to impolite for asking. For anyone having the same trouble making the Chocolate show up in QJackCTL. You have to use the "MIDI Driver: seq" setting in the Settings/Parameters"...
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Hi, here's a desktop entry file for Linux users. Works fine running Gnome on Ubuntu, but should also work with other distros. You need to fill in the paths to you FxFloorBoard folder, make the file executable and copy the svg file. See comments in the desktop file. Cheers
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Thanks. You actually already told me this in another thread, but I forgot. Must be getting old... Changed the settings in the Midi page, but to no avail. Whatever settings I use, even nonsense ones, the behaviour stays the same. E.g.: button 1 switches to Panel. Will wait for your updated version and try again.
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I'm happy to wait. One more request. Any chance to add an entry to the preferences.xml file, so one can determin at which point the channel count starts? The first button on my midi controller sends a "zero", which selects Katana's panel. I much more would like it, to select the first channel. This way I could use all four channels with my four button controller. Thanks.
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Thanks for fixing this issue. Where can I find the new Linux version for my Katana Mk1? The latest version I can find is dated 2022-09-22. Thanks. https://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/KatanaFxFloorBoard/Katana%20FxFloorBoard%20for%20MK1%20Desktop/
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Hi, thanks again for the quick fix. I'm currently away, but will test it and let you know, once I'm back. regards
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Hi, I came across another issue, which I’m not certain is related to FxFB, or Linux. Since my last Ubuntu update, FxFB is taking quite some time to start up and to show the Preferences window. Running it from a terminal, I get following messages: Without a bluetooth dongle: Warning: Ignoring XDG_SESSION_TYPE=wayland on Gnome. Use QT_QPA_PLATFORM=wayland to run on Wayland anyway. Cannot find a running Bluez. Please check the Bluez installation. libpng warning: iCCP: known incorrect sRGB profile floorBoardDisplay::autoConnect()...
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Hi, and thanks for your in depth explanation. I used a different sniffer tool to get more information on what’s happening here. Turns out, that with the default setting, the Chocolate actually is sending a “0 (Zero)” on the first button: 0xC0, 0x00 Programm(1,0) 0xC0, 0x01 Programm(1,1) 0xC0, 0x02 Programm(1,2) 0xC0, 0x03 Programm(1,3) As the Chocolate is offering an app which allows to use different modes and partially change settings, I managed to send the following Midi commands: 0xC0, 0x01 Programm(1,1)...
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Hi, did a bit of Midi sniffing . The Chocolate is sending this data: Source Event Ch Data Button 1 24:0 Program change 0, program 0 Button 2 24:0 Program change 0, program 1 Button 3 24:0 Program change 0, program 2 Button 4 24:0 Program change 0, program 3 Button 1+2 24:0 Control change 0, controller 2, value 5 Button 3+4 24:0 Control change 0, controller 3, value 5 In general I can switch between channels, using the default "Program change A" setting of the Chocolate, which is good news for less...
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Hi, thanks for the new version. "Quick save to file" appears to be working now. Could you explain, what's the difference between "Overwrite loader" and "Insert into loader"? Maybe you would consider to add an explanaiton for these buttons, when hovering the mouse over it, as other user might ask the same question? Hitting "F1" aka "what's this" doesn't give an anser. I just noticed, that the imported patches aren't truncated any more and the trailing quotation marks are gone as well. Great job! ...
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Hi, you truly know your Katana! Thanks for the explanaition! regards
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Hi, thanks for the new version. "Quick save to file" appears to be working now. Could you explain, what's the difference between "Overwrite loader" and "Insert into loader"? Maybe you would consider to add an explanaiton for these buttons, when hovering the mouse over it, as other user might ask the same question? Hitting "F1" aka "what's this" doesn't give an anser. regards
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Hi, thanks for the new version. "Quick save to file2" appears to be working now. Could you explain, what's the difference between "Overwrite loader" and "Insert into loader"? Maybe you would consider to add an explanaiton for these buttons, when hovering the mouse over it, as other user might ask the same question? Hitting "F1" aka "what's this" doesn't give an anser. regards
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Hi, I just created a patch using the panel. After finishing it, I wrote it to channel B1. The name in the left hand panel did change for channel B1, but the settings of the amp and pedals stayed the same as for the previous stored patch. Switching back to the panel, the amp changed from MS1959 I+II to Clean, the Mod pedal was deactivated, but pedal (Wah) and equalizer were still active, with the previous settings. The custom pedal chain order also changed back. regards
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Hi again, I’m opening a new ticket, as this is a different topic. Btw, I’ll use the abbreviation FFB for FxFloorBoard to save me some typing... I attached my M-Vave Chocolate wireless Midi controller, via USB to my Linux box and was pleasantly surprised, that it was able to switch between the panel and channel B1 in FFB and on the amp. This Midi controller is coming with an app, that let’s you either use (fixed) keyboard keys (e.g. A to D for amp channels and A+B=E, C+D=F for group/banks) and it...
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Hi again, I’m opening a new ticket, as this is a different topic. Btw, I’ll use the abbreviation FFB for FxFloorBoard to save me some typing... I attached my M-Vave Chocolate wireless Midi controller, via USB to my Linux box and was pleasantly surprised, that it was able to switch between the panel and channel B1 in FFB and on the amp. This Midi controller is coming with an app, that let’s you either use (fixed) keyboard keys (e.g. A to D for amp channels and A+B=E, C+D=F for group/banks) and it...
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Hi, fyi. I’ve been playing around with the patch folder path, to see, if I can get the „Quick save to file“ function to work. I noticed, that the patches in the „Saved Patches“ dropdown field top right are only shown, when the path is set to „/home/XXX/Documents/Gitarre/Katana-MK1-FxFloorBoard“. Any other path will leave this dropdown field empty. On the downside, even with full access read, write, execute permissions , „Quick save to file“ still isn’t working. Neither is „Save as Tone Central Patch...
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Thanks. I'm happy to help and do a minor part in supporting your enormous effort. Regarding the quick save issue. I maxed out permissions for all relevant folders. The issue still remains. I ran FxFloorBoard from terminal and also using strace. Here are both outputs, in case they are of use for you. Output terminal: floorBoardDisplay::autoConnect() x 1 midiIO::sendSysxMsg: "F07E000601F7" MsgType= "identity" midiIO::sendSysxMsg: "F041000000003311100000000000001060F7" MsgType= "name" midiIO::sendSysxMsg:...
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Hi, thanks for your quick fix and reply. The last version has fixed the channel switching issue. Unfortunately I already found another issue: "Quick save to file" of a stored patch on the amp leads to a crash and leaves a 0 bit file in the default patch folder. Not really a bug, more of an inconvenience. When importing my existing patches I noticed that: Most patch names in the "Loader" section are ending/showing a quotation mark at the end of the name. And the numbering of the list starts with 5...
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Hi, as per your request, I would like to provide you with feedback on the current version of FxFloorBoard. I'm by no means and expert using FxFloorBoard, but I believe I found a couple of issues. I'm running: FxFloorBoard Version: FxFloorBoard for MK1 Desktop 2022-08-25 OS: Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS 64 bit, Gnome 42.4 on Wayland Katana firmware: 4.0 At first start, I chose "Auto select KATANA USB" and "Katana 50" as Katana Model in "Midi settings". After auto restart, the stored patches on my Katana are...
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Hi, as per your request, I would like to provide you with feedback on the current version of FxFloorBoard. I'm by no means and expert using FxFloorBoard, but I believe I found a couple of issues. I'm running: FxFloorBoard Version: FxFloorBoard for MK1 Desktop 2022-08-25 OS: Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS 64 bit, Gnome 42.4 on Wayland Katana firmware: 4.0 At first start, I chose "Auto select KATANA USB" and "Katana 50" as Katana Model in "Midi settings". After auto restart, the stored patches on my Katana are...
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Are there any keyboard shortcuts available, to operate fxfloorboard? I would like to build a pedalboard from a uses keyboard to load/select/apply/switch between patches. Thanks.
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Could someone enlighten me about the use of the category (top right) and init patches (top centre) drop down menues? What is the difference between the two menues and how do I store/sort my patches in them? Thanks.
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