• SONAR
  • AZ Controller 0.5 Sneak preview (OSC support for Sonar)
2016/04/24 17:12:06
azslow3
I have just completed my OSC test setup. And I am happy to see it is really working... So I have decided to share "print screens" from my phone (3 screens from different tabs, combined into one picture):
 

 
After quick looking at the picture, you can conclude that you have already seen many such "setups". Sure, the pictures are from TouchOSC for Android (http://hexler.net/docs/touchosc ) . But let me point you on some details you have not seen, at least not when that (or any other such) program is used with Sonar:
  1. On the top of the first screen you can see marker names, they are updated "real time" and they are touch sensitive
  2. "Sync" is to recall all information from Sonar, for example in case you have switched the phone off for a while
  3. Pan is touch sensitive (can be used to overwrite automation), the volume fader is also touch sensitive (but that you could see before)
  4. Time display change the color when in Play and Recording mode
  5. You can see compete strip names (not cut by 6-8 characters!), the are also active, the middle one can be touched to switch between track and buses and it change the color to indicate the fact
  6. Mute/Solo/Rec/Automation Read/Write, all together without switching "modes"
  7. On the second screen you can see 16 channels, with mute and solo status. You can solo/mute consequent channels by swiping
  8. On the third screen you can see ACT Dynamic mapping, with ProChannel/FX Bin support (pressing "FX" button round switching between all existing FX and ProChannel plug-ins for focused strip) as well as corresponding Synth. After tests with "encoders" and "knobs", I came to the conclusion it is better have on good working fader (touch sensitive, for overwriting automations) then many half functional touch knobs. The parameter can be selected pressing left (ACT Faders) or right (ACT Knobs) buttons. Buttons on the lower part are ACT buttons directly (and they function as such, of course with feedback)
That setup is for controlling Sonar remotely, when you can not see the screen. For other use cases not only layout but also functionality can be different. Unlike other solutions, it is not limited by Mackie Control. OSC freedom is great
 
No other software on PC side is required (no OSC<->MIDI bridges), the solution can be used with any OSC capable Apps. Also with several in parallel, also in combination with conventional MIDI and joystick devices.
 
And the very last note: all labels you see on the picture except standard button names are coming from Sonar, not from TouchOSC editor and not from photoshoping...
2016/04/24 17:37:20
rabeach
impressive work
2016/04/24 17:44:53
gustabo
Looks great!!!
Can't Wait!
2016/04/24 18:15:29
Zargg
Looks really cool, Alexey
All the best.
2016/04/24 18:23:43
BassDaddy
WOW
2016/04/25 12:08:57
azslow3
gustabo
Looks great!!!
Can't Wait!

I have not prepared installation video yet and some checks are still pending. But I think it is ready for the public test (while I am almost sure no one will try it, that is usual experience with my plug-ins for Sonar...):
http://www.azslow.com/index.php/topic,295.0.html
 
Note that TouchOSC App is required (not free). I tested with my HTC Evo 3D only, which has unusual resolution. I do not know how good TouchOSC is going to scale the layout for other phones (probably 10-15 minutes to fix for me or anyone in case the phone resolution is known).
 
In any case, I am happy with it. Time to connect it with my HUI preset for d8b, to create nice layout for one "real" user.
2016/04/25 13:06:29
subtlearts
Looks brilliant! TouchOSC is about 5 shekels, whereas Lemur is 25. I might well try this out since my Alphatrack (which I tested extensively with your plugin, and it performed very well for a while, thanks for that) seems to have given up the ghost...
 
2016/04/25 13:22:52
azslow3
subtlearts
Looks brilliant! TouchOSC is about 5 shekels, whereas Lemur is 25. I might well try this out since my Alphatrack (which I tested extensively with your plugin, and it performed very well for a while, thanks for that) seems to have given up the ghost...

I doubt it can replace "real" fader, you better look at Faderport (also works fine with my plug-in and so configurable)
 
Lemur looks nice, that is (the only?) advantage over TouchOSC in respect to Sonar controlling with my plug-in.
 
For tables there must be other preset combi, current ready to use combination is phone oriented. On tablet I can configure more strips in parallel (unlike Mackie oriented solutions there is no limitation, can be let say 64 for users with thin fingers )
2016/04/25 14:21:26
Klaus
I will definitely try this!
Just checked and TouchOSC is fortunately available for my old Kindle Fire.
I tried TouchDAW before and although it works quite well with SONAR,
you can't beat a specialized app! 
 
BTW: 
I use your other AZ Controller plug-in with my little digital mixer, an Edirol M-16DX (no faders but lots of knobs ),
and it is absolutely brilliant!!
I had always the problem that Pan and Gain settings never snapped to "0% C" or "0.0" when the corresponding knob was moved to center position.
Now with your plug-in eventually everything works as expected (and more)! 
 
My deepest respect for your much appreciated work and a big Thank You!
 
Best,
Klaus
 
2016/04/25 16:08:00
DRanck
I use TouchOSC and this is an awesome update to AZ controller ! I will download it but have too much on my plate to test it right now. I am excited about it though ! I use TouchOSC to send CCs and Windows keys to Sonar, but there no update back from Sonar. If I can create a toggle in TouchOSC that is updated by Sonar to show its state I will be very happy indeed!
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