Time to spice up the display of my S2400 sampler. Easy job that cost around $20. I’ve also posted my SVG file that you can take to the laser cutter service to get your own wooden border. Get it here here at https://www.musicbycatabolic.com/s2400-display-screen-upgrade-free-resource/. Enjoy!
In Flight Jam
Time flies when flying.
New Year, New Music, New Band (Name)!
It’s been quite a year (or two) with everything going on in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic, social changes, politics, etc. We’ve all been through a lot, and I decided to write a song about it. I connected with a fantastic vocalist and I really liked her contribution to the song. New band name because this song has a different sound (EDM/pop). Hope you enjoy it!
Firewire on Windows PCs in 2022
I thought I was going to have to throw away my trusty RME Fireface 400. It’s getting very hard to find new PCs with Firewire. The Fireface 400 is a great audio card, a replacement at its level would have been expensive. Fortunately I got it working on a new PC. Details here!
Tips and Tricks – Isla Instruments S2400 Mute Groups/Choke Groups
Just finished up a tips video on this here. Enjoy!
Silent Waveform for ISLA Instruments S2400
Here is 0.1 seconds of silence at 48kHz. You can use this sample in the S2400 sampler to implement mutes or choke groups.
1st Jam with the S2400
This new “old” sampler has a great sound.
Summertime is here!
New groovin’ house music – hear, here!
Get ready for Summertime
New track out very soon. Giving you those warm summer vibes.
Changing the Battery on the Elektron Octatrack
I have been getting the “Battery Low” message on and off for a while now. I thought I would open it up and take a peek. Here is what you need to do if you are in this situation.
- A screwdriver with a 2 mm hexagonal tip.
- A Panasonic CR 2450 battery.
Both of these items are a bit uncommon so here is some more information. I happened to have the screwdriver as part of a Radio Shack Electronics Screwdriver set. The set has 20 interchangeable tips, including the one listed. The CR 2450 battery is something I had never seen previously. It is larger than most coin batteries and I would say it’s about an inch in diameter.
Once you have all these, it seems to be a simple matter. Pop out the old (I think I am going to pull it out with a pliers actually) and put in the new one. Haven’t done it yet but seems to be a 5 minute operation if all the materials are available.
Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes if you change your battery.