Hardware Update

#1

Is the Axoloti hardware ever going to be upgraded? personally, i'd like to see much more powerful processors, capable of being turned into eurorack or all other modular platforms....with sampling capabilities.

#2

@urklang is developing a new, more powerful Axoloti, which he is testing right now:

#3

This is good to know. I've not bought into the Axoloti yet but am very interested in the idea of having my own portable synth/sampler/workstation, capable of being used without a computer. I always admired the Nord Modular but it's old technology and way too expensive for what it is. The Axoloti looks almost as capable but it too uses old technology.

Is it not possible to develop it with PC CPUs, minus the clutter of a full windows install?

#4

THe new one is supposedly a fair bit more pwerful than the original version. You can check that link for more details :slight_smile:

No idea.

#5

Looks interesting. When is it due for release?

#6

From what I know he has a working prototype now, which he is working on optimising at the moment.

But when it will be released, sorry, I don't think anyone knows at the moment.

#7

Not sure what you would like do with it, but to defend it a bit I'd say it's already very capable in it's current state. Sampling is possible, so if you want you can just go and build a polyphonic sampler going into a granular delay with oto-biscuit-like bitreversion and a pitch shifter modulated by an envelope follower that tracks the samples amplitude in it's feedback path - or whatever comes to your mind.
I recommend getting one to become familiar with patching, as you will have to put in some work before the desired idea becomes a patch (it's similar to modular synths, but it's not vcv rack) - you'll probably start by doing simpler things before hardware limitations become apparent.

#8

This is indeed not possible. I don't think you understand the concept of a microcontroller and the type of embedded platform the Axoloti is based on.

But like @borututuforte is saying: the current hardware is already completely capable of what you are asking it to do.

#9

Hey there. It's very encouraging to see people explain what even the current iteration of the Axoloti is capable of, although I will be waiting for the newer version before making a purchase. To be honest, I need to clear my home of a fair few older instruments before I get anything new, so waiting a while will be a good thing.

#10

Thanks for the answer. I'm not that much of a computer nerd, which is why I asked.

#11

perhaps look at things like Bela... (https://bela.io)
and if you're interested in eurorack, Bela Salt/Pepper, Terminal Tedium, Qubit Nebulae.

these are based on microcomputer, which are much more powerful (and more memory) than micro-controllers. you can use things like CSound, Supercollider or Pure Data on them.

they have their disadvantages e.g. boot times, heat, power consumption.
but might be more suitable if you have 'ambitious' plans :wink:

we are lucky to have many choices these days, so its just a matter of picking the right tool for the job.