TASCAM Wallpaper

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The Ghost of FM said:
Focusing more closely on your list and trying to concentrate on what buttons you wanted versus what functionality I know the AQ-65 already has built into, I have redrawn a second rendition which I believe covers off all of the goodies you were after on your list.



amastercontrollertemplateIIwallpaper.jpg


1920 wide image file link here:
https://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/amastercontrollertemplateIIwallpaper.jpg



I've saved a multi-element Photoshop file which is around 75 megs and with that one I can still make smaller changes to the layout and labeling so let me know what you think!



Cheers! :)
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this is great man. i am sure this took a long time, that is a loaded controller. As i make progress i am seeing some redundant functions like the repeat functions, LOC A, LOC B, CUE and STC as those maybe replaced by just using the direct access for the stored presets. I also have the tape speed data, it maybe useful to display it, this is instant speed, not the setting, so you'll see it go to ~200 ips in spool or about 350 ips on full winding speed on the TSR8 which is what i am using so far. Also do you think the keypad is useless ? as you can potentially just click on the number and enter it using the computer keypad or ipad keypad. I like it, but it may take to much space, just brainstorming if it maybe a good idea to try to simplify it to less buttons. (but keep all functions)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
Thanks for the feedback on the RC2016! :D

That was a difficult image to put together as I struggled to balance functionality against desired aspects and have it be realistic looking! In many ways, a very draining experience as it took me close to 10 hours to assemble that.

About the 388 extended concept piece, that's a very intriguing ideal! :)

Ideally, the best way to put something like that together is to have the camera sit in the same spot and then slide the 388 into the extended position so that the perspective lines line up correctly. And while you took many good quality images, taking a quicker cursory look over them, I'm not immediately seeing two shots that would line up convincingly to fit that critical perspective parlor trick. But...I have downloaded a number of possible candidates and will take a stab at it. No promises though at this early stage.

Cheers! :)
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Yeah, on the RC-2016 that is why the "*gasp*"...I figured that took a lot of time but the result is impressive. And on the 388-16, if you DO take that on, I'm DEFINITELY hoping you don't spend a lot of time on it. Tried to find my hack-job rendition of it but couldn't last night...can't recall what thread it was in.
 
fgonza2 said:
this is great man. i am sure this took a long time, that is a loaded controller. As i make progress i am seeing some redundant functions like the repeat functions, LOC A, LOC B, CUE and STC as those maybe replaced by just using the direct access for the stored presets. I also have the tape speed data, it maybe useful to display it, this is instant speed, not the setting, so you'll see it go to ~200 ips in spool or about 350 ips on full winding speed on the TSR8 which is what i am using so far. Also do you think the keypad is useless ? as you can potentially just click on the number and enter it using the computer keypad or ipad keypad. I like it, but it may take to much space, just brainstorming if it maybe a good idea to try to simplify it to less buttons. (but keep all functions)
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Thanks for getting back to me on the shot.

I agree, there is some redundancy in the buttons but that was carefully weighed against the facts I am aware of in the "meat world" when it comes to the redundancy if one was to have an AQ-65, the RC-65 along with what search controls exist on the MS-16 and other tape machines where there are many functions were are doubled off to work in parallel with each other for the sake of giving the engineer the opportunity to use the buttons he was familiar and comfortable using. So where you're thinking that Loc A, Loc b, cue and STC are not necessary, look at them as quick access scratch pads that don't need to be a part of the 10 auto-locator functions and essentially give you 12 memory spots instead of only 10. So they do serve a purpose. Same deal for the numerical keypad as it is used for selecting the 10 memory points, storing them, clearing them and calling them up on the locator clock display. The 0-9 display panel is just that. A display of what you have entered through the numerical keypad. The things that look like buttons on it were intended to just be annunciator lamps to indicate which one is in play.

The tape speed display I did miss putting in and I can add that in, no problem.

But I'll stress again that because I have no technical proficiency in what you are designing and you perhaps not understanding fully what an AQ-65 can do and how it operates, we are going to remain at odds with each other on how to put this together. I mean sure, if you don't want a specific button or function, I can erase it from the image and just leave a blank space on the panel, but know that you may be depriving yourself of a useful function that you may not yet be aware of in asking for that.

Cheers! :)
 
fgonza2 said:
i am using a texas instruments 8051 clone controller. The arduino is good for prototyping, but expensive and limited. after i finish this if someone is interested i may be able to do more than just mine.
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And if and when you start to take orders, I will expect a generous royalty commission on each sale. :)

Basically, all of the images I create here are for personal, non-commercial usage. This has been mentioned elsewhere in this thread, but as you are a newer member here, I'm relating that again here for your knowledge.

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
Thanks for getting back to me on the shot.

I agree, there is some redundancy in the buttons but that was carefully weighed against the facts I am aware of in the "meat world" when it comes to the redundancy if one was to have an AQ-65, the RC-65 along with what search controls exist on the MS-16 and other tape machines where there are many functions were are doubled off to work in parallel with each other for the sake of giving the engineer the opportunity to use the buttons he was familiar and comfortable using. So where you're thinking that Loc A, Loc b, cue and STC are not necessary, look at them as quick access scratch pads that don't need to be a part of the 10 auto-locator functions and essentially give you 12 memory spots instead of only 10. So they do serve a purpose. Same deal for the numerical keypad as it is used for selecting the 10 memory points, storing them, clearing them and calling them up on the locator clock display. The 0-9 display panel is just that. A display of what you have entered through the numerical keypad. The things that look like buttons on it were intended to just be annunciator lamps to indicate which one is in play.

The tape speed display I did miss putting in and I can add that in, no problem.

But I'll stress again that because I have no technical proficiency in what you are designing and you perhaps not understanding fully what an AQ-65 can do and how it operates, we are going to remain at odds with each other on how to put this together. I mean sure, if you don't want a specific button or function, I can erase it from the image and just leave a blank space on the panel, but know that you may be depriving yourself of a useful function that you may not yet be aware of in asking for that.

Cheers! :)
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Sounds good, appreciate your feedback, lets leave them for now, there is no change in the logic to have those functions, maybe later we can have a simplified mode and a "full mode" so it can serve better multiple users. What machines you currently have ? and where are you located? i may want to send you a prototype module for your to use and that way the development of the UI will be better as you know the AQ-65 much better than me. I do have the standard simple remotes (like the RC65 and the TSR8 remote), and my recording experience on these machines, while some, i think is less than yours, so i'll follow your advice.
 
fgonza2 said:
Sounds good, appreciate your feedback, lets leave them for now, there is no change in the logic to have those functions, maybe later we can have a simplified mode and a "full mode" so it can serve better multiple users. What machines you currently have ? and where are you located? i may want to send you a prototype module for your to use and that way the development of the UI will be better as you know the AQ-65 much better than me. I do have the standard simple remotes (like the RC65 and the TSR8 remote), and my recording experience on these machines, while some, i think is less than yours, so i'll follow your advice.
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Currently, I have no machines. Used to own the MS-16 with the AQ-65 but no RC-65 as I didn't see the need to have remote pitch control access along with the duplicated transport controls. So sending me a prototype is moot.

I'll do a new version with the tape speed window display and leave everything else as is for now.

A basic and advanced GUI is a cool idea! Maybe all you really need for that is a duplicate of your RC-65? We can work on that also.

Cheers! :)
 
oh ok. no let's stick with the AQ-65, as it has the location functions which is basically why i started doing this. i need some volunteers here to try this on an MSR16 or MSR24. I do have an MS16, 42 and TSR8. BTW, maybe i should open a new thread as i dont want to hijack this, however your renditions of the remote concepts belong here for sure.
 
fgonza2 said:
oh ok. no let's stick with the AQ-65, as it has the location functions which is basically why i started doing this. i need some volunteers here to try this on an MSR16 or MSR24. I do have an MS16, 42 and TSR8. BTW, maybe i should open a new thread as i dont want to hijack this, however your renditions of the remote concepts belong here for sure.
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A dedicated thread would be a good idea, yes.

Cheers! :)
 
The Ghost of FM said:
And if and when you start to take orders, I will expect a generous royalty commission on each sale. :)

Basically, all of the images I create here are for personal, non-commercial usage. This has been mentioned elsewhere in this thread, but as you are a newer member here, I'm relating that again here for your knowledge.

Cheers! :)
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I understand that. I'll use it for my own project only. If there are others interested in the future, we'll find out what to do. For now I want to get mine working. I think you are very good at this.
 
fgonza2 said:
I understand that. I'll use it for my own project only. If there are others interested in the future, we'll find out what to do. For now I want to get mine working. I think you are very good at this.
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Cool and thanks! :)

Cheers! :)
 
The reason I am working on this is for fun and because I can't find an aq65. I know there are others with the same problem, so if I can help, good. Business wise this makes no sense, the market is too small. I work in the semiconductor industry and it is easy and entertaining for me to do this, so I am having fun while solving my problem, unfortunately it's not the 80s, this thing would have sold like pankakes maybe. :). I don't own a studio either, but I play some music and record friends bands for fun/hobby as well. Moving slow as my job permits.
 
fgonza2 said:
The reason I am working on this is for fun and because I can't find an aq65. I know there are others with the same problem, so if I can help, good. Business wise this makes no sense, the market is too small. I work in the semiconductor industry and it is easy and entertaining for me to do this, so I am having fun while solving my problem, unfortunately it's not the 80s, this thing would have sold like pankakes maybe. :). I don't own a studio either, but I play some music and record friends bands for fun/hobby as well. Moving slow as my job permits.
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Gotcha.

I can feel your pain on the rarity of the AQ-65 on the used market. My MS-16 came with it and originally, I really wanted to have the RC-65 as it seemed like the cooler piece to me. But as I got experienced using the AQ-65, I eventually decided I liked it well enough and gave up my quest to find the RC-65. If you have the RC-65, I'd love to get a few decent pics of it for this thread. I originally made a Frankenstein one of it in Photoshop which is pretty realistic but not as good as the real deal. So if you find some time one of these days, I'd really appreciate if you could do that.

Cheers! :)
 
I am screwed don't have that one either. My MS16 has no remote. Here's what I have, let me know if you want any pictures:

-TSR8 with remote
-Tascam 42
-Tascam 32
-Otari MX5050
-Tascam MTS1000 midiizer
-MS16 no remote
-Mackie 16-8 console
-Allen & Heath 20:8 console

Why did you prefer the RC65, doesn't the AQ-65 includes all the same functions plus more ?
 
fgonza2 said:
I am screwed don't have that one either. My MS16 has no remote. Here's what I have, let me know if you want any pictures:

-TSR8 with remote
-Tascam 42
-Tascam 32
-Otari MX5050
-Tascam MTS1000 midiizer
-MS16 no remote
-Mackie 16-8 console
-Allen & Heath 20:8 console

Why did you prefer the RC65, doesn't the AQ-65 includes all the same functions plus more ?
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Why?

Probably just the classic dilemma of wanting what you don't have. But as I said, that desire passed with time.

Pics of the 42 would be great! Always loved the look of the 40 series decks! And so far, all I've been able to work with is smaller images off the web. So a nice head on, centered and level shot of it would be great! What kind of camera/lenses do you have? Ideally, I'd like a shot from a 50mm lens or longer so that there's no weird fish eye lens effects that bend the knobs and NAB hubs to un-natural shapes. And taken without flash. Just ambient moderately even room lighting/daylight would be best.

Cheers! :)
 
I was cruising around on ebay last night and came across that seller who always has those 3 weird planter pots in the pictures, most of you probably know who I mean. Anyway, I decided to look though what other stuff he has for sale and discovered he's selling a little over 1800 items! So I started looking though all his over priced, mostly untested, as is, all sales final stuff and came across a TASCAM piece I had never seen before! It was a 4 channel noise gate processor called the GA-40. Anyway, he had put up his usual shots with the typical flash burn and general graininess and lens distortions but in this particular case, there were no larger sized images to view. Just a bunch of puny thumbnail pics. But I downloaded them all the same in the hopes of blowing them up a bit to get a better look at this very rare piece that probably only one or two people on this board have ever seen or heard of.

Anyway, the images were essentially useless other then to be used as a guideline for me to create a wallpaper sized clear and sharp image that literally does not exist anywhere on earth until today! Basically, I took one of the shots I had of the PE-40 and used that as a base template to recreate the GA-40, knob by knob, switch by switch and of course, letter by letter. It of course took a good few hours to put together but I had fun building it.

So here it is, the TASCAM GA-40, 4 channel noise gate!



TASCAMGA-40wallpaper-2.jpg


1920x1080 wallpaper file here:
https://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/TASCAMGA-40wallpaper-2.jpg



Cheers! :)
 
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The Ghost of FM said:
Why?

Probably just the classic dilemma of wanting what you don't have. But as I said, that desire passed with time.

Pics of the 42 would be great! Always loved the look of the 40 series decks! And so far, all I've been able to work with is smaller images off the web. So a nice head on, centered and level shot of it would be great! What kind of camera/lenses do you have? Ideally, I'd like a shot from a 50mm lens or longer so that there's no weird fish eye lens effects that bend the knobs and NAB hubs to un-natural shapes. And taken without flash. Just ambient moderately even room lighting/daylight would be best.

Cheers! :)
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As soon as I return home from vacation you'll have em
 
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