Audiothingies Micromonsta 2

[Guest]

I'm watching with interest to see how long is taken up with the Brexit/Duty/VAT/Handling charge shenanigans.

I buy some Electronic components from the USA, all charges pre-paid and can get stuff in 3 days, around the same time as pre-paid stuff from Mouser in Europe.

[Guest]

Well believe it or not the Micromonsta just arrived, no duty, no VAT and no handling charge.

It sneaked its way through the border.

First impressions, very small and seems very well made, encoders and pots seem very good and solid.

LCD screen is awful though when viewed from an angle, the contrast setting just takes it from bad to invisible. I would have happily payed extra for an OLED.

Just messed around with a few presets and tested the MPE which is spot on, no issues with mono patches or playing the same notes twice, everything works exactly as it should. The first hardware MPE synth that I have that actually works with MPE correctly.

Won't comment on the sound yet as I haven't had much time to get to grips with it...

[Martin Walker]

Excellent news!

Re the display - perhaps have a think about angling the unit on some sort of small ramp/laptop stand, so it's both easier to use and easier to view the display (I have this problem with my Novation 25SL MkII keyboard controller - you can only read its display when you are directly over the top of it).

Martin

[Ben Asaro]

Excellent news!

Re the display - perhaps have a think about angling the unit on some sort of small ramp/laptop stand, so it's both easier to use and easier to view the display (I have this problem with my Novation 25SL MkII keyboard controller - you can only read its display when you are directly over the top of it).

Martin

Tablet/phone stands are perfect for propping up small synths and pedals and Amazon typically has them for cheap!

[Drew Stephenson]

You can also buy small, angled prisms for this purpose.

[Ben Asaro]

You can also buy small, angled prisms for this purpose.

Functional and will align Charkra energies at the same time!

[Guest]

Or you can spend hours in Blender swearing and scratching your head and then hours 3d printings something that is 95% there (3 mm out from a snug fit):

[Martin Walker]

Bravo [ACCOUNT DELETED] - very smart indeed!

Martin

[Guest]

Thanks. Already started working on version 2, hours of work to do where a wedge of foam cut with a bread knife would do the job just as well.

[The Elf]

Thanks. Already started working on version 2, hours of work to do where a wedge of foam cut with a bread knife would do the job just as well.

Ooh! I'd happily pay you to rustle a couple of these up for me? PM me if this appeals.

[Guest]

I'll get version 2 sorted tomorrow, I want a tight fit at the back so if you pick up the Micromonsta the stand stays attached, also have the back end come down at 90 degrees to save space and also improve printing time and use less filament by making it a bit slimmer.

Once this is done I can print off a couple for you no problem, pm me with your address.

[Guest]

Version 3, sort of holds the Micromonsta in place:

[Ben Asaro]

Looking good! And a great use for the 3D printer. I only use mine to print terrain for Warhammer!

[Guest]

The printer needs a service though, those ridges never used to be there!

Since getting the bloody thing it has been a never ending series of upgrades and fiddling.

It's a bit like owning an old British car.

[Ben Asaro]

Yup, 3D printers are super fiddly!

[Martin Walker]

The printer needs a service though, those ridges never used to be there!

And there I was admiring the textured finish for added grip

Martin

[Guest]

If only.

I will add a link to the file on Thingiverse incase anyone wants to print one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4898258

[The Elf]

Just tried to delete this post, but told I'm not allowed?!

[Wonks]

Did you wait too long before deleting? I just deleted a test post here straight after I wrote it.

[The Elf]

Did you wait too long before deleting?

Nope - it was about 2 minutes from post to delete.