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Acidfever



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:56 am    Post subject: G2 Engine hardware revision Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Hi,

My G2 Engine says "1.1" on the front. I figured this was the hardware revision.

Is 1.1 the latest hardware revision and does anyone know what's changed in the different revisions?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Yes, 1.1 is the hardware version/revision, my racks are both 1.1 as well.

Can't remember having heard of other versions.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:07 pm    Post subject: Re: G2 Engine hardware revision Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Acidfever wrote:
Hi,

My G2 Engine says "1.1" on the front. I figured this was the hardware revision.

Is 1.1 the latest hardware revision and does anyone know what's changed in the different revisions?


This version number on the outside is actually more like the version number of the graphic design of the enclosure. Engine is 1.1 and the 3 oct keyboard G2 says it is 1.4. But Engine, G2 and G2X all have the same motherboard (although the Engine motherboard lacks the A/D converter chip for the controlpedal input as present on the key versions).

Btw, there will be no hardware revisions for the DSP boards for the G2 ever. If there ever will be a new motherboard it will be in a G3, with should then use a new and yet to be developed generation of DSP chips. So, I heard that at Clavia there is no plan to even start thinking about what a G3 could ever look like... Wink

However, there is a new software update for the Editor program in the make. Last news is that they are still working hard on several issues that haven't been fully sorted out yet, and there is not even a hint of a possible release date. Could be Christmas, could be next March, could be next summer... Even the programmers have no clue when the work might be finished.
Applying genetic mutation algorithms on sounds in a sensible way is a totally new subject in the music instrument business, note that the update is planned to be much more than just a random patch generator! And as the Clavia developers want to do a real good job they take their time to investigate all the many different options on how to apply these genetic algoritms. Which I suppose is in the end only good for us, the G2 users. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Hmmmm......today someone mentioned me that his G2 Engine has "1.2" printed on the front. Mine says "1.1".....

So this should be a design change and has nothing to do with the actual device itself?

And eh......G3? Are there plans for that or where you just making a point?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Acidfever wrote:
And eh......G3? Are there plans for that or where you just making a point?


Just like I said: no plans.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Rob wrote:
Acidfever wrote:
And eh......G3? Are there plans for that or where you just making a point?


Just like I said: no plans.


K, any ideas on the difference between G2 Engine 1.1 and 1.2?

I am offered a second G2 Engine for a nice amount of money. My own G2 Engine is v1.1 and the one offered is v1.2. So i really want to know the differences before i decide to get it.

The idea is to take one G2 Engine as an FX solution and dedicate the other one as synthesis machine.

8 i/o rackpower seems like a nice idea! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Acidfever wrote:
I am offered a second G2 Engine for a nice amount of money. My own G2 Engine is v1.1 and the one offered is v1.2. So i really want to know the differences before i decide to get it.


All G2 models use the same motherboard, no matter what version number is on the cover. The Engines reading 1.1 are from the very first production run and are quite rare. But it is only some minor details in the graphic layout on the front that is the difference.
(This motherboard remark excludes three alpha G2Key models that read v1.2 on their front and have not been and never will be for sale. Very Happy )

Acidfever wrote:
The idea is to take one G2 Engine as an FX solution and dedicate the other one as synthesis machine.

8 i/o rackpower seems like a nice idea! Very Happy


Which is a very good solution, pairs of Engines. If one is expanded as well that one is the perfect synthesis engine while the second unexpanded one is then the great whacky FX unit. Wink
See :http://www.xs4all.nl/~rhordijk/Images/G2EnginesWoodenSides.gif
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Ok....well that at least stops me wondering if there is any difference between the different version numbers.

Now for choosing if i'm getting a second G2 Engine or something else like a MPC1000.


Rob wrote:
Acidfever wrote:
I am offered a second G2 Engine for a nice amount of money. My own G2 Engine is v1.1 and the one offered is v1.2. So i really want to know the differences before i decide to get it.


All G2 models use the same motherboard, no matter what version number is on the cover. The Engines reading 1.1 are from the very first production run and are quite rare. But it is only some minor details in the graphic layout on the front that is the difference.
(This motherboard remark excludes three alpha G2Key models that read v1.2 on their front and have not been and never will be for sale. Very Happy )

Acidfever wrote:
The idea is to take one G2 Engine as an FX solution and dedicate the other one as synthesis machine.

8 i/o rackpower seems like a nice idea! Very Happy


Which is a very good solution, pairs of Engines. If one is expanded as well that one is the perfect synthesis engine while the second unexpanded one is then the great whacky FX unit. Wink
See :http://www.xs4all.nl/~rhordijk/Images/G2EnginesWoodenSides.gif
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:36 am    Post subject: Re: G2 Engine hardware revision Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Rob wrote:
Applying genetic mutation algorithms on sounds in a sensible way is a totally new subject in the music instrument business, note that the update is planned to be much more than just a random patch generator!


I really like the sound of those last words Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Ok i found the differences between 1.1 and 1.2.

The 1.2 has an xtra ventilation hole on top and 2 little ventilation holes in the side.

Would this mean the cooling isn't sufficient in revision 1.1 housings?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I have 3-octave version of NMG2.
The signature on the front panel says, that hardware revision is 1.5.
What's the difference between the revisions 1.4 and 1.5?

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Ivity wrote:
I have 3-octave version of NMG2.
The signature on the front panel says, that hardware revision is 1.5.
What's the difference between the revisions 1.4 and 1.5?


Interesting... you're the first one I know who has a v1.5
Maybe it's related to this
http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-6648.html

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

mother misty wrote:

Interesting... you're the first one I know who has a v1.5
Maybe it's related to this
http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-6648.html
?


Thanks Mother, i missed this thread.
I think, your supposition is right. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I want a v1.5 aswell! Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

mother misty wrote:
I want a v1.5 aswell! Smile

I got my G2 in october of 2005, so i think from this time all new G2s have revision 1.5 Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

haha, time for a trade-in! i wonder if they made any other changes... scratch
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

1.4 is more vintage, sounds fatter and warmer.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

tim wrote:
1.4 is more vintage, sounds fatter and warmer.

compress shakng2 shaking silent puker
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: G2 Engine hardware revision Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Rob wrote:

However, there is a new software update for the Editor program in the make. Last news is that they are still working hard on several issues that haven't been fully sorted out yet

cool I am glad I read through this thread as I was going to ask if there were any known OS update plans and this is great news to hear. I dare hope for new modules the cymbal module is insane etc, so just adding another sound source would be so awesome though who knows what will happen... Thanks for info
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

That software revision is already finished, it is SOFTware version 1.4 (not to be mistaken with the HARDware versions that have been mentioned here). Although development has not stopped permanently, there are no current plans for a new update.
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 1:40 pm    Post subject: Re: G2 Engine hardware revision Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

gah sorry Fozzie my mistake older thread than I realized Surprised
I will be content with my G2 regardless...
Thank You
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Hi.

First post here.

Just read this thread about revision numbers. Someone mentioned that the first released vesion was 1.1. Is that number painted on or is it just a sticker that could come off?

My Engine doesn't appear to have a revision number. It's an early model, because it has a single air vent in the top (and one in the back and in the bottom).

BTW, despite the single top vent, it only gets warm after hours of use, not hot.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

welcome kaaskop

It's on the front in very small print, when you don't have it it's maybe really old?

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