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2013/09/30 08:59:48 (permalink)

Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces

I'm starting a new thread as yesterday's remark to take luck into our own hands was only semi-serious (as I expected there would be no chance to get the code anyway).
 
However, scook spotted a recent post from Noel Borthwick with the following quote:
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/2885623
 
Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk ]
 
On a different note, we are interested in open sourcing our control surface SDK including the newer interfaces and source code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces. We are willing to host all the code on Github but need someone to help moderate and support it since there is a lot of code there. If anyone is interested in helping with that project please contact me.
 

 
 
So I reckon I start a more serious discussion on whether we could get ourselves organized enough to make this idea fly ...
 
I'd be willing to contribute time & effort in case we give this a try. I have worked in software development some years ago, so I could help, but I'm not proficient enough in the microsoft world to take the lead ...
 
Furthermore, I'd be willing to spend a few $ if someone just says he'd work himself into the matter and then gradually improve the code. Maybe it's best done by a single competent person rather than bunch of lunatics? I don't know ... Anyway, considering how few of us lurk in here, this can't be a money maker, but someone could earn a few bucks and become our hero
 
 
Anybody else in for this? Or do we just keep moaning? 
 
Let us all know or let it die quickly and painlessly.
 
 
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 10:46:15 (permalink)
I'm in, money wise.
 
I have no knowledge in programming so I figure the learning curve will be very steep... and as freefly pointed, maybe one person is better than a bunch of lunatics haha!
 
so, count me in.

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 11:24:49 (permalink)
Best option for hope I've heard in a looong time and great that Noel is willing to make some source available....if it comes to pass. I'd be interested in taking a deeper look and have some access to programming resources but this all obviously has to be weighed up on a cost versus benefit basis...cost in terms of time/effort required and are we simply better off jumping ships to a different surface option.
 
I believe it is well worth doing some investigating if we can get the source and anything else Noel is will to make available.
 
The goal IMO in general terms would be to achieve an open configurable interface 'front end' for the 700C that lets the user configure the surface to his/her needs as much as may be possible. That would make us all happy I reckon...
 
Alright, so who's taking Noel out to dinner??

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 11:37:59 (permalink)
The thing I would like to see is similar to channel branch but with busses. Mixing with busses view on the console and when the user need to adjust a track routed to a specific bus (a snare to a drum bus), hit a combination of key and have all channels routed to that bus spreaded across the vs channels with the master fader becoming the the bus volume.  I think that would be absolute killer and I've never heard of such a function on a control surface....
 
That feature alone would make me keep the VS for quite a while 
 

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 12:25:10 (permalink)
When it comes to MCU implementation, download the Samplitude Pro X software trial version and see what can be done.  Most all buttons can be reprogrammed if you have the mind to do that.  I don't think that is necessary with the M buttons and combinations of M + F buttons. 

The Studio One implementation not bad as well and a look at it's trial version might be a good start at getting ideas.
 
I have no help to add other than enthusiasm and some money for any better driver than what we have now.

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 13:17:54 (permalink)
Im willing to offer all server space, ftp. email accounts whatever is needed for the development team.  I can build the forums and other areas that are needed to bring a team together.

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 14:14:53 (permalink)
I wrote to Noel and asked him to shime in if he manage to find free time to help us put this togheter. Not sure what I can personnally bring to the table but I'll do my best for sure.

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/09/30 14:30:17 (permalink)
I would be in dollarwise
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/01 09:48:40 (permalink)
I do not understand anything of what you wise guys are saying, but it sounds good, so I'm in with a fist full of dollars should it come to that.
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/01 11:08:16 (permalink)
Alright if we can get some code I'm keen to take a look...there is certainly enough good will from us 'survivors'...

I'm no coding guru but can nut some things out and we had success in this forum some years back getting a Fostex surface to work so 'maybe' we can do it again with some degree of success. Maybe...this is a different scope of works by far.

Keen to try and it may even make X3 an option... however we must consider... are we doing the right thing by ourselves with respect to the path we are discussing? Are we better off cutting our losses with consideration to the fact the V series is effectively now an un-developing orphan? These efforts get us all excited and hopeful for a while but eventually there are newer options with a LOT less effort required. Just putting it out there as we are still in no man's land right now and clinging to 'hope' which is not necessarily a bad thing by the way.

We have to be quite sure that the 700C is worth the many hours this effort will take to perhaps not even provide success.
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/01 14:09:53 (permalink)
I reckon it all depends on whether Noel and Cakewalk still have any interest in keeping CS functionality alive because the vs700.dll (and the MCU stuff) is probably already considered legacy code and (most likely) not update to date with what it takes to make it work with X2/X3/Xn. 
 
From what I've read in various threads the MCU control was once done by (sort of a) 3rd party person. So it should be possible to understand, maintain/fix and eventually extend the functionality from outside - if reasonably documented and not yet spoilt by weird quick fix hacks (seen that in companies where I came in to work on "legacy" code).
 
It definitely takes a good deal of dedication to get this off the ground - and to make it last, it would require (a) continued interest from Cake, including a knowledgable contact inside Cake that answers questions and (b) the source being truly in the open source domain, with source repository, release management, etc. because the trouble with a one man show is that once this guy gets other important issues or loses interest its all dead again instantly.
 
Another questions is whether there is any overlap between the VS700 and the MCU (and if it was properly designed there must be loads of overlaps) because if it affects also the MCU you have a whole new game i.e. potential for combining both controllers (extension to the VS700) but more importantly quite a few additional users with MCU, X3 and software development background ... (however, i was asked by fellow users not to bring the discussion over the X forum quite yet until we hear from Cakewalk )
 
Well, as usual - it's all open until someone from Cakewalk chimes in. So let's hope X3 starts off smoothly that someone finds time to think and talk about this ...
 
 
 
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/02 01:13:50 (permalink)
Hey, I'd like to help.
 
I've been doing mostly Java lately, but I've had lots of former experience with C/C++ (non-Visual), systems programming, and especially debugging/figuring out legacy code.  I'd like to just take a look at the code myself, see if I can even understand it. 
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/03 09:28:44 (permalink)
Would this mean the console could then be used with other DAWs (PT11 specifically)? I no longer use the rack at all as I use the Lynx Hilo for conversion and have outboard preamps. I switch between Sonar and PT and can't use my control console when using PT. I had all but given up and was planning on moving to an entirely different system when the Gibson/Tascam intervention occurred. Contrary to what some folks have posted on the forum, Tascam makes some pretty trick higher end mixers/controll solutions.  I get the impression when reading a lot of things by folks here that they are primarily hobbyist with no exposure to higher end type equipment. No problem with that, but for me, I am full time as of January with my studio. I want the higher end approach. If this would allow me to switch between DAWS that would be incredible and save me some serious money.  I don't need a 48 channel large format mixing console. Been there, done that. I want outboard preamps and conversion all controllable with a digital mixer. (32 channels of Lynx coming soon!)

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/09 15:23:17 (permalink)
Hi guys,
 
Sorry for the late response but we've been caught up with the X3 release. Its great to hear that some of you are interested in doing some work on these surfaces. So yeah I confirmed that we can opensource the Mackie control surface code as well as our latest new control surface SDK which is used in the VS-700. I have not yet got authorization about opensourcing the VS-700 post the Gibson announcement so I don't have any news there.
 
Once the dust clears here I'll set up the mechanics of hosting the source code on Github etc. Please pm me your email addresses if you are developers and would like to contribute to this project.
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/10 01:40:13 (permalink)
Thanks, Noel.
 
That sounds promising  pls keep us posted on any news in this respect

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/10 05:49:23 (permalink)
That sounds great... excited now!

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/15 08:28:07 (permalink)
Don't forget the box where us non-programmers can put some money... I do not know how that should be handled, but it should...
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/18 02:57:22 (permalink)
I definitely would support this endeavor in any way possible. I've seen great results made with similar undertakings; Nord Modular Nomad / G2 Open Source Editor, and this kind of thing fascinates me. As for the VS-700, personally, I can't think of a more worthy device to keep alive. I may even be able to convince some time and help towards this from a relative of mine who makes a good buck writing Waldorf editors on the side... Although this might end up being completely foreign to him, we'll see...
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/10/18 04:00:24 (permalink)
Count me in to contribute to this endeavor dollar-wise at least!  I wish I had a programming background so I could pull my weight in that area as well... but for now, I can at least offer to be one of the many that wants to see this wonderful piece of kit survive and thrive into X3 and beyond!!

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/11/01 21:58:01 (permalink)
i have been searching for developpers around me since we have talented people around my area .....i will try to ask the guys doing dev for UVI witch are  very talented  (doing also motu) and will ask Fabrice Gabriel enginneers ....
 
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2013/12/11 06:32:55 (permalink)
Found this today...
"Hi everyone. Nice to "see" you.
 
The VS products currently enjoy support for Windows 8.1 (and Mavericks where applicable) and Roland will continue to update USB drivers in-line with our other products. Up-to-date driver support info is here. As has been mentioned earlier in this thread, Roland has a pretty darn good track record for keeping up with driver support. As a VS-700 user myself, I'd sure like to see driver support go on for as long as possible.
 
However, as for how SONAR interfaces with the VS Control Surface plugin, this is part of SONAR code itself - and not maintained or controlled by Roland. Therefore, ongoing compatibility with SONAR is directly related to SONAR itself.
 
I hope that's at least somewhat helpful.
 
Take care,
Brandon"

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2014/01/20 11:24:28 (permalink)
Hey peoples!
 
Look at this:
 
http://forum.cakewalk.com/Mackie-Control-protocol-broken-in-Sonar-X1X2X3-m2908006-p2.aspx
 
post #38
 
"Hi folks,
 
Haven't forgotten about this. As you might imagine between all the stuff that we did for X3D and the changes here we have been swamped beyond belief so this was on hold due to lack of time. Definitely still intend to set it up as an open source repository probably on GitHub.
 
Also some good news - we got clearance from Roland to also open source the VS-700 surface so that should be a great resource for someone who wants to build a full blown ACT surface.
I'll do my best to set this up next month when people are back from the holidays, assuming I don't get hijacked into some other fires.
 
Sorry for the delays and thanks for your patience."
 
May be one of the greatest news for vs users since a long time ;)
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2014/01/20 12:12:15 (permalink)
Great News!!
 

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2014/02/22 17:19:02 (permalink)
The repository has just been announced http://forum.cakewalk.com/FindPost/2993349
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2014/02/23 18:24:11 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby garybrun 2014/03/28 06:08:59
Just a quick note that presently the VS100 and VS700 surfaces will not build because they are missing some dependencies with some UI and persistence code. We may consider providing a binary to link against but it may take some time to get that organized.
All the other surfaces build fine. Please refer to the html file Cakewalk Control Surface SDK.htm" in the Docs folder for more details.

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2014/03/21 09:46:50 (permalink)
I was just thinking the other day (before I saw this thread) that it would be lovely if the 700/100 went open source so independent programmers could work on keeping the console up to date and relevant with newer Sonar releases. Especially if the programmer themselves use the console and Sonar, I would think that they would bring a breath of fresh air to being able to use the system with Sonar.
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2015/02/03 09:34:52 (permalink)
just out of curiosity ...
 
anybody know if this ever went any further than this ... ???

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2015/02/03 10:33:44 (permalink)
I have read about a couple of developments in the SONAR forum user azslow3 has a website up http://www.azslow.com/ discussing his work.
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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2015/02/03 17:11:53 (permalink)
Yes, I am progressing
 
Implementing the whole Mackie Control plug-in functionality as a preset inside AZ Controller takes some time. The original code is in order of 10k likes and you can imagine they do something, so making just a preset out of that can not be done over night.
 
The solution for simple surfaces is close to ultimate already now. Feedback support (LEDs on buttons for example), separate display window (for orientation), one controller as "extender" to another and many other features. Everything (except the latest "in development" features) is documented. There is step by step guide how to create a preset to mimic complete functionality of ACT MIDI plug-in (Generic Surface is strait forward).
 
I have not seen any requests for HUI so far, but I assume as soon as Mackie (MCU) preset is there, someone will ask to make it work on HUI devices as well. There is no preset binding to some specific device, so "Mackie control" preset will be able to work with devices like Axiom as well.
 
I do not have V100/700, so I have no plans to support these devices. I am waiting for a good deal for V100 on German ebay. In case I get it, there will be dedicated support.
 
But I have close to zero response from community. May be the plug-in is just crashing for everyone, but no one complains... Only one user so far claims he is using it on stage.
 
EDIT: to the original topic questions... My plug-in is closed source "one man army" project. There is no ads on my site or install. There is no donation button. No plans for commercialization, it is freeware. The codebase is 20k+ lines of C code, written from scratch without using any parts from the CW code except IDL definition.
post edited by azslow3 - 2015/02/03 17:32:42

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Re: Open sourcing control surface SDK and code for the V-Studio 700 and Mackie surfaces 2015/02/04 15:10:28 (permalink)
Hi azslow3!
 
This looks like an intense project :-) I just had a brief look at your site and will take a closer look later ... just too many things to do at the moment ....
 
Hey, but you may be the man we need when they finally decide to drop the VS-700 ... it looks like it is all MIDI messages in the background of the VS-700 that we would have to remap to keep going ...
 
all the best - and keep pushing boundaries ... that's what we're here for ;-)

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