This project is a portable music setup stored in a small wooden case, designed for quick setup and playability. The setup is intended for creating music spontaneously in short, focused sessions at home or potentially in small jam sessions or performances. Below are the key details for a seamless handoff.
Purpose
• Primary Use: Home-based music production during quiet moments, using an iPad with Loopy Pro as the central DAW.
• Stretch Goals: Jam with friends or coworkers (online/in-person) and small-scale performances (e.g., coffee shops).
Contents
### 1. Core Devices:
• M-Audio Fast Track Pro: Audio/MIDI interface.
• Make Noise 0-Coast: Semi-modular synthesizer (requires AC power).
• Korg SQ-1: USB-powered step sequencer.
• Belkin USB-C Hub: For iPad connectivity and power pass-through.
• iPad Mini 6: Running Loopy Pro for audio recording and mixing.
### 2. MIDI Controllers:
• Noise Machine 2: Bluetooth MIDI controller.
• Akai MPK Mini (v1): USB MIDI controller with pads and keys.
• PreSonus Atom: USB MIDI controller with pads.
3. External Synth Option:
• Roland SH-101: Vintage analog synthesizer (optional for expanded use).
4. Power Management:
• Power Strip: Supplies AC power to key components.
5. Accessories:
• Assorted cables (audio, USB, MIDI), interconnects, and a small foam mat cut for snug placement.
Setup
• Audio:
• 0-Coast → Fast Track Pro (Audio In).
• Fast Track Pro → iPad Mini 6 (via USB-C Hub) for recording/mixing.
• Audio Out from Fast Track Pro → headphones or external speakers.
• MIDI:
• MIDI Controllers (Noise Machine 2, MPK Mini, Atom) → iPad or 0-Coast.
• SQ-1 (Step Sequencer) → 0-Coast (via USB Hub for power and sequencing).
• Power:
• Power strip powers 0-Coast, Fast Track Pro, and SQ-1.
• USB Hub provides additional device connectivity and charges the iPad.
Key Features
• Compact and Portable:
• All components fit into the case, which can open flat or rest at an angle (supported by external objects like a chair).
• Quick Start:
• Minimal setup time: open the case, connect the iPad, power up, and play.
• Flexible Connectivity:
• Bluetooth MIDI (Noise Machine 2) or USB options for controllers.
### Expandable:
• Can integrate additional instruments like the Roland SH-101.
Next Steps
1. Cable Management:
• Use Velcro ties or tape to tidy wires inside the case.
2. Foam Placement:
• Cut foam from a dense mat to create secure compartments for each core device.
3. Documentation:
• Create a visual wiring diagram to simplify future setup or handoff.
4. Optional Enhancements:
• Explore portable power solutions for the 0-Coast to make the system entirely battery-powered.
additional reaources
- chat with got that organized much of the desceiptikn above https://chatgpt.com/share/67f17fdc-8c84-800b-845a-0a1bc7e78770