D8Bridge version 2.0 - Phase 1...

[Casey_Pittman]

Hello guys,

Just a little teaser!

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PS: Take good note, it's been done on a Mac

Ipad App??

That would be crazy!

Too bad I don't own an ipad

-Casey

[SBRollin]

Marc

Thanks for your reply. I was planning to fit a Few ac - dc power bricks of the appropriate ratings inside the console to provide power to it - I see that there has been some debate on this forum about this. I will post once it's done to advise the solution I ended up with.

So will the non CPU/ psu v1x version continue to be supported into the future? One of the key benefits that a number of people have commented on is that the current version of D8bridge removes the need for the obsolete, noisy and heavy CPU / PSU, and I think it would be a shame if this Possibility was lost. ( at least for me as I don't have the CPU/psu! )

Mark

I think that depends on what V.2 offers in terms of functionality. But would be good if there was another way.

Awesome stuff guys!!

[thesamnesbitt]

Hi Marc/Guys!

I've just today picked up a V3 D8B from a studio clear out, FOR FREE! It's in great condition, and I'm really pleased. Depending on the route I take with configuring it, I may need to get PS/2 mouse and AT keyboard as well as a startup disk.

I'm posting to see what the progress is with D8Bridge V2? I'm going to be using Reason 6, and I'm very interested in using my D8B as a controller, rather than a mixer.

So, Marc, how are you getting on?

[Lemontiger]

V2 looks very neat Marc. Nice one. Re: copy protection, I wonder if you could figure out how to read the ESN and issue a disk image that would only work on that board. I guess a standard online-registration-type system for the Mac/Windows component would work just as well though.

Controlling a D8B on an iPad? There's no shortage of DAW remotes you could use for that already...

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daw-remo ... 74930?mt=8

[disfrontman]

So long as the DAW control surface manufacturers continue slacking off, the D8Bridge solution will be the best way to use DAWs in a comfortable and productive manner. I can't wait until you get 2.0 finished and debugged. It will be a brilliant OS-agnostic solution for any DAW running on any platform. I am almost tempted to buy a used D8B and sit on it until you get this done, as the remaining supply will dry completely up once you do.

[bitSync]

Jeeeeez, I look away for a few weeks and you get the Sonar X1 init all sorted out (the only thing that was holding me back). Awesome! Now you're gonna do an Ethernet / Custom OS in 2.x! Too cool. I can forget about a multipin serial switch to flip between the Mackie OS and the d8bridge serial I/O!

So now I've got a question. I want this d8bridge business in my life right now, but I know I'm gonna want 2.0 once its ready for market. If I buy 1.1 now, what's the cost of upgrade to 2.0 gonna be?

Thank you for this excellent piece of work.

[BIGBRUH]

I second that question. Upgrade cost for 2.0?

[disfrontman]

As you look to monetize your hard work, might I offer a suggestion?

You might want to offer a full-blown D8Bridge Turnkey Upgrade package, in which you:

-- Take in used D8B's from clients, run a standard series of diagnostics on each to confirm that they are still operational.

-- Strip out any functional but unnecessary PCI cards (eBay?)

-- Install your "PC-on-a-card" OS system in it.

-- Run a final full diagnostic on the unit using the client's DAW of choice.

-- Ship it back to them.

Lots of clients who are not DIY types would pay a premium for such a service. If the client-provided D8B was toast, the client would be informed after the initial diagnostic but before the upgrade was done, saving him/her the hair-pulling of trying to get the D8Bridge to work on a broken-down machine, and you from any unfair claims that your product didn't live up to expectations.

Whatever you would charge for D8B 2.0 (PC on a PCI + software) you could add $500 to for the additional diagnostics and installation. Would buy your clients piece of mind.

What do you think?

[frama78]

What would the "own little OS" be for? it would not longer work as a MCU-Converter?

And what would be the benefit for a V1.1-User who works with Cubase/Nuendo?

[Axeman098]

Wow, I step away for a bit and BAM! what a neat upgrade! Looks like my wait will be worth it. Switching to Ethernet is WONDERFUL! You are the man Marc! Hopefully I will be ordering as soon as v2 ships. I would still like to see the Analog Audio I/O opened up eventually in future releases, but I have MOTU 896HD's now, so my need for the mixer I/O isn't a priority.

And this is exceptionally good news to hear now that I have a Mac G5 running Logic 8. Nice to know it will be easy to switch to that platform any time I need to. Pretty awesome stuff, and I am looking forward to it!