Development
What system did you use making SilverBox? (SE/SM/C++)
All parts (sequencer, filter, overdrive, oscillator, etc.) were coded in C++/assembly, using optimized parallel SIMD instructions for fast performance. These were compiled in SynthEdit, using SynthEdit's GUI elements. We might rewrite the code for the VST SDK in future versions.
Is there a Mac version?
We already started porting SilverBox to Mac. The release date is unknown at the moment.
Sequencer
Will it be possible to change patterns/sequences via midi?
Currently, the patterns can be changed by using MIDI patch change messages. As this is pretty awkward to do in many hosts, the next main update will deal with easier sequencing possibilities. Now with pressing different keys, you can transpose the actual pattern.
How do the MIDI notes in the piano roll correspond to the actual note played?
Two things transpose the pattern in the piano roll: the tuning pot, and the MIDI note received from the external host that triggers the pattern. All notes in the piano roll are relative to the MIDI note received, so for example if you play a C and the tuning pot is in the middle position, a C sound will be played. If you either change the tuning pot 2 half notes up, or if you trigger the pattern using a D note instead of C, the pattern will be transposed 2 halfnotes up.
Is that possible to deactivate the internal sequencer in Silverbox and play melodies externally?
Yes, this is available since v1.1. Use the EXT. SEQ. MODE button.
So far as I understand Silverbox plays alway 1/16 notes. Is there a note divider to change it to 1/8 or 1/32 notes?
No. Instead, use manual tempo, and set it double/half the tempo of your external sequencer. Example: tempo is 140 BPM, so for 1/8, set the manual tempo to 140/2 = 70 BPM. Tempo is adjustable between 0.0 and 999.9 BPM, so you'll be able to use any tempo signature, like 1/8, 1/32, 1/6, whatever. Using the Length parameter, you can set the length of the pattern between 1-16 steps.
Just looked at the GUI...I didn't see a Shuffle function. Is there one I'm not seeing?
No, there's no Shuffle function at the moment.
MIDI
Can I automate parameters using MIDI controllers?
Yes. Cutoff, Resonance, Env Mod, Decay, Accent, Waveform, Tuning, Volume, Drive Amount, Distortion Type and Filter Type parameters can be assigned to MIDI CC messages. These assignments are stored in a text file named MIDIConfig.ini, which is located in the SilverBox subfolder where SilverBox is installed. You may edit this file freely using a text editor (like Notepad). For default MIDI CC assigment list, please refer to the SilverBox manual.
Does SilverBox send MIDI out?
Not yet. Possibly in future versions.
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