The OPL Studio v2.2.0 software is now available! I held off releasing this version a little longer, because there was one additional improvement that I wanted to make specially for the Maker Days. The new software can be downloaded here.

This release contains the MIDI CC mapper and auto save fearures that I talked about in the previous project update, but it also has an update on what was previously the Quad Sequencer. 

Live Sequencer

The Quad Sequencer was previously intended as a module that you could use for live playing with your OPL Studio sequences. It was functional, though it had some big limitations. There were only 4 slots available and there was no ability to switch a bunch of sequences at once. In the v2.2.0 software this has been changed and the Quad Sequencer had now become the live Sequencer. 

There are now 2 banks of 6 sequences for you to play with. You can play sequences from one bank while you're preparing the sequences in the second bank and then cue the bank to start playing at the next transition. A bit like a DJ preparing the next record to play on a second turn table. 

This update I wanted to add especially for the Maker Days!

Maker Days 2024

On September 14 and 15 it's Maker Days in Eindhoven, The Netherlands! If you're in the area be sure to come to the event on the Stadhuisplein where I will be present to show OPL Studio and my other projects such as the OPL2 Audio Board, OPL3 Duo!, my LED signs and indoor / outdoor thermometers. I'll have a limited number of kits available for purchase at the event, but in any case if you have the chance be sure to visit and say hi!

I'll have OPL Studio set up with a MIDI keyboard so you can try it out for yourself, there will be an OPL2 setup to drum and play piano and you can listen to some awesome DOS game music played by an old XT PC through one of my OPL2 Audio Boards.

This year I'm also participating in the Maker Night on Friday September 13 where I'll give a live demo of OPL Studio