Many people were upset when MIDI was temporarily disable in version 2, understandably as it was a lovely little module. It was an unfortunate necessity as much changed under the hood in the new V2.
We’ve worked hard to restore it and finally succeeded in version 2.25.
The new MIDI module is even better than the old, now incorporating velocity CV for output and also pitch bend data for input. The pitch bend can be applied to CV or not, it’s up to you.
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Hexen, our modular synthesizer was updated to version 2.0 recently:
Here’s the version 2 release history up to the latest stable release:
< V2 .26 >
Restored: Menu position left or right option.
Bugfix: MIDI module could not be destroyed and recreated without losing midi connection.
< V2 .25 >
User manual updated.
New HXN rack loading screen.
The MIDI module has returned, now with pitch bend CV.
Added DEMO_16 for testing the MIDI module.
New experimental MIC module.
Various 3D graphics optimizations.
Bugfix: File browser missing files on first open.
Bugfix: Double clicking keyboards did not zoom in.
Bugfix: Devices in Euro regions saved XML numbers with commas.
Bugfix: Touch fast taps read as too many taps.
< V2 .24 >
Enhancement: Improved boot up loading screen.
Enhancement: Improved module 3D graphics.
Enhancement: Improved user menu 2D graphics.
Enhancement: Added proper file handling dialogs for all load and save functions.
Enhancement: Tweaked some demo tracks a little.
In Progress: New MIC module, choose any mono or stereo microphone on your system.
< V2 .23 >
In Progress: MIDI module has had some native back end code added.
< V2 .22 >
Bugfix: Loading was stalling at 76% on some devices.
Bugfix: Errant double clicks when tapping numeric controls on some devices.
Bugfix: Upgraded status not recognized offline on some devices.
Bugfix: MUX module had paths 1 & 3 swapped.
Built package now includes X86-64 binary for Chromebook compatibility.
Increased max Android API level to 14.
< V2 .21 >
Fixed errant double clicks when tapping numeric controls on some devices.
Fixed upgraded status not recognized offline on some devices.
Fixed MUX module had paths 1 & 3 swapped.
Added main menu button to close Hexen.
Built package now includes X86-64 binary for Chromebook compatibility.
Increased max Android API level to 14.
< V2 .20 >
Loading last rack on startup is now an option (defaults to off).
Log Text button moved to top level menu.
Tweaked DEMO_15.
< V2 .19 >
Trying to fix rack loading hang on some devices (bad module position parse will fall back to sequential module stacking).
< V2 .18 >
Added DEMO_15.
Added new “Log Text” button in settings menu.
Fixed some underlying logging code that was found to be not totally thread safe.
< V2 .17 >
Trying to fix rack loading hang on some devices (wire bezier list functions changed).
Upgraded status now recognized when offline.
< V2 .16 >
Trying to fix startup hanging on some devices.
< V2 .15 >
Trying to fix startup hanging on some devices.
In MODULES object code, changed system scoped mutexes to app scoped object locks.
V2.14
< V2 .14 >
Double click module zooming now uses range you choose on slider.
Added loading percentage counter.
All texture atlases limited to 2048.
All graphics now use OpenGLES3.
Tweaked DEMO_13.
Tweaked DEMO_14.
< V2 .13 >
Double click module zooming now uses range you choose on slider.
Added loading percentage counter.
All texture atlases limited to 2048.
All graphics now use OpenGLES3.
Tweaked DEMO_13.
Tweaked DEMO_14.
< V2 .12 >
Improved graphics.
Added new demo (DEMO_14).
Made module textures hi-res.
UI now defaults to right handed mode on new installs.
Shaders now preloaded on boot up.
< V2 .11 >
Improved button graphics.
Added new demo (DEMO_13).
Fixed 2D theme (went invisible in V2.10).
Made rack texture resolution hi-res (again).
Various other graphics tweaks.
< V2 .10 >
Small dark text labels on LED buttons restored.
< V2 .09 >
Render speed increased with better GPU batching.
SCOPE module fixed line drawing shader (was pink and half missing).
Camera distance range reduced to prevent Z fighting when zooming.
< V2 .08 >
After adding a new module the menu system is now closed automatically.
MIDI crashes on some phones, MIDI module disabled while we find a fix.
LCD text in controls pushed forward slightly to prevent Z fighting when zooming out.
Reduced boot up time.
Main rack texture resolution increased back to 4096 square.
Added new demo (DEMO_12).
< V2 .07 >
Changed min/max android APIs to 26/33 to fix midi bluetooth crash on some devices.
Refined pinch/zoom to be smoother (still room for improvement).
< V2 .06 >
Removed location permission requirements.
Reduced minimum compatibility to Android 7.1 Nougat (API 25).
Reduced rack texture resolution to prevent crash on low RAM devices.
< V2 .03 >
Updated to Android 14 (API 34).
Offline registration.
Improved graphics.
Faster core DSP routing.
Zoom and scroll with pinch gesture.
Theme and color now separate options.
New button to quickly add module.
When adding a new module it will be placed near last touched module if possible.
When deleting a module patch cables will be added to replace the deleted module if possible.
HEX Mixer CV inputs now normalized 0…1 and multiplied with slider value (before were added).
RADIO module now always uses SSL connection over HTTPS.
