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Title: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Dmouse on Tue, 15 September 2020, 12:33:08
A little background to what made me start working on this project, So I was getting tired of having to go into windows volume mixer to change individual application volume. I wanted something that I could choose what application I was editing. But then I came to the problem of not knowing exactly where volume was, so I decided to use a motorized fader.

INCOMES THE DENDROGRAM

(https://imgur.com/7mcwPXM.jpg)

MORE IMAGES AND VIDEO OF MOVEMENT
https://imgur.com/a/JGHD3mc

The Dendrogram is an 8-key macro pad with a motorized fader. The fader will move to the location the volume is set at for the application you are trying to change. There are still a few things that are needed for the Dendrogram but I am aiming for a GB in a few months.

SOFTWARE

We are still in the process of creating the program that is needed for the dendrogram.
There will be a standalone software needed for the dendrogram and from there you will be able to select what applications you want where or if you just want a key to be a multimedia function. etc

SALES

As of right now, I am looking at selling just the barebones version to gain some traction, however, if there is enough demand for an aluminum case I can make it happen.
For the GB I will be providing everything needed for the Dendrogram. I would like to have USB-C pro micros that are used or I am going to put everything on the main pcb itself.
For price of the barebones unit I would like to have it around 50-70 usd however this price is not locked in.

MORE INFO

If anyone has input on the design or would like to see a specific feature they think would be good. Please put it in the comments!

Complete this form to get further updates and help us get info! Thank you https://forms.gle/JNpyALaAo1S4uJAL9  (https://forms.gle/JNpyALaAo1S4uJAL9)

DISCORD

Join the discord for more information!
 https://discord.gg/jnqVAR9
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: av2mu on Tue, 15 September 2020, 12:37:35
im in
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Nonnegaard on Tue, 15 September 2020, 12:51:19
dope... why?
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Ja3_420 on Tue, 15 September 2020, 13:10:29
yes.
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: 100 percent horse on Tue, 15 September 2020, 13:14:38
Oh man I haven't done sound mixing in a while and I miss the feel of those newer Allen & Heath faders. This looks like it could lead to some really cool A/V applications among many other things. GLWIC

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Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: komodo90 on Tue, 15 September 2020, 13:35:03
Awesome idea! Good luck! : )
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: alleneentrekin on Tue, 15 September 2020, 13:45:09
This is literally perfect for me, I would be interest in an aluminum case as well or at the very least case files for 3d printing!
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Assthetic on Tue, 15 September 2020, 13:47:54
Filled the form, deeply interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: riterdando on Wed, 16 September 2020, 01:24:51
Which operating systems will be supported by your software?

Nice idea!
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: paperassgasket on Wed, 16 September 2020, 02:11:33
Very curious to see how this plays out.
I'm assuming there's no midi support?
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Dmouse on Wed, 16 September 2020, 09:51:48
Quote from: riterdando on Wed, 16 September 2020, 01:24:51
Which operating systems will be supported by your software?

We are mainly working on windows right now, however we are going to hopefully have support for Linux.

Quote from: paperassgasket on Wed, 16 September 2020, 02:11:33
Very curious to see how this plays out.
I'm assuming there's no midi support?

We are planning on adding midi support if all goes how we are planning on doing it, there should be quite a few functions for the Dendrogram.

Want to say thanks for the positive feedback so far on the form!


Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: paperassgasket on Thu, 17 September 2020, 15:11:19
Quote from: Dmouse on Wed, 16 September 2020, 09:51:48
We are planning on adding midi support if all goes how we are planning on doing it, there should be quite a few functions for the Dendrogram.

Woah this would be HUGE if it happens. My mind is swimming with all the possibilities. Throw on top the appropriate kit of KAM Playground and you've got a REALLY nice accessory for a music producer's desk.
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Sslix on Thu, 17 September 2020, 15:20:18
Sweeet. +1 on alu case or releasing files for 3d printed case
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: captainwado on Thu, 17 September 2020, 17:30:34
Motorized? I can't imagine a reason that anyone needs this.

...I'm in for 1
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Dmouse on Wed, 24 March 2021, 22:42:01
I want to give an update and let everyone know that this project is not dead!

Mostly just delayed because of college classes.

I am hoping to have everything ready for a GB during the summer, and fulfillment sometime around Q4 2021 or Q1 2022.

I also want to show everyone the case version we are also working on!

(https://imgur.com/d67Y3Uo.png)

(http://www.imgur.com/s64T34N.png)

(http://imgur.com/DGObHTm.png)

We are still in the process of refining the case and giving it all the features it needs.

If you have any feedback let me know!

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Senbeii on Wed, 24 March 2021, 22:56:05
Motorized Slider and 8 Keys PLS GIB  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: Xury46 on Wed, 31 March 2021, 04:42:32
Wow, this is actually a really cool idea, extra points for originality. I have a couple of friends in audio production, I wonder if they would find this useful.
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: yui on Wed, 31 March 2021, 05:59:34
i do not know what i could even do with it with the thing that i do not use windows and almost never touches the volume sliders :) but the idea is very cool indeed only wishing you the best of luck with it, we need more of that kind of innovation.
Title: Re: [IC] Dendrogram | 8-key Macropad with a Motorized Fader
Post by: ab042896 on Fri, 02 April 2021, 18:59:42
really cool, don't know if I need one, but I would definitely buy one