TouchOSC has been updated!!!

[el-bo]

I guess it depends on what you're looking to do? For a generalised OSC/Midi solution, I think Touch OSC is a good bet. For more command based stuff, maybe Metagrid?

Thanks!

I'm mainly looking for MIDI control, via virtual faders, knobs x/y etc. But also wouldn't mind being able to access keyswitches.

Lemur was another option, but with a last update 3 years ago, looks like a riskier bet.
If it's just MIDI control you want, I quite enjoyed Midi Designer Pro as a left field option.

I actually had Lemur, but by the time I was really ready to dig into it it was already looking like it was going to disappear. And I find the UI elements of MDP to be an eyesore

When I looked for tOSC on't Appstore, I discovered I can get a reduced 'bundle' upgrade from the older version. At 9 euros it's definitely a possibility. Just not in a position to make mistakes, and given there's a direct competitor I was just curious if anyone had both.

I have to say, I do like the idea of being able to design directly to the iPad.

Last question, are multiple devices supported. For instance, could I run different templates on different tablets, phones etc., at the same time?

 

[DCPImages]

Thanks!

I'm mainly looking for MIDI control, via virtual faders, knobs x/y etc. But also wouldn't mind being able to access keyswitches.


I actually had Lemur, but by the time I was really ready to dig into it it was already looking like it was going to disappear. And I find the UI elements of MDP to be an eyesore

When I looked for tOSC on't Appstore, I discovered I can get a reduced 'bundle' upgrade from the older version. At 9 euros it's definitely a possibility. Just not in a position to make mistakes, and given there's a direct competitor I was just curious if anyone had both.

I have to say, I do like the idea of being able to design directly to the iPad.

Last question, are multiple devices supported. For instance, could I run different templates on different tablets, phones etc., at the same time?

FWIW I find the older version of TouchOSC by Hexler much easier to understand and work with. It is still available from Hexler & App Store.

 

[Alex Fraser]

Last question, are multiple devices supported. For instance, could I run different templates on different tablets, phones etc., at the same time?

Yep! As far as I can see, the software is broadly the same no matter what device you're running on and uses the local file system to store templates. I could see it getting more complicated if you're doing clever OSC stuff (that's beyond my level) but it's fine for basic MIDI.

 

[el-bo]

FWIW I find the older version of TouchOSC by Hexler much easier to understand and work with. It is still available from Hexler & App Store.

Thanks! I do have the older version, but I'm interested in the on-tablet design capability.
It's been a while since I tried to use it, so I might give it a go. No rush, really.

Is it right to assume the new version runs older templates?

 

[el-bo]

Yep! As far as I can see, the software is broadly the same no matter what device you're running on and uses the local file system to store templates. I could see it getting more complicated if you're doing clever OSC stuff (that's beyond my level) but it's fine for basic MIDI.

Thanks!

I was more referring to the possibility of conflict if I am using a different template on each unit, at the same time. I probably don't have the space for it, but this kind of application might be the only thing that actually runs on my old hand-me-down tech (iPad3, iPad Mini 1).

And no, I'm not in any kind of head-space to go crazy. The idea of multiple tablet-space would mean access to more faders, knobs etc. without having to tab.

 

[Alex Fraser]

Thanks!

I was more referring to the possibility of conflict if I am using a different template on each unit, at the same time. I probably don't have the space for it, but this kind of application might be the only thing that actually runs on my old hand-me-down tech (iPad3, iPad Mini 1).

And no, I'm not in any kind of head-space to go crazy. The idea of multiple tablet-space would mean access to more faders, knobs etc. without having to tab.

Just tried 2 separate templates on 2 iPhones, open together, sending MIDI via the bridge. Works fine.

 

[el-bo]

Just tried 2 separate templates on 2 iPhones, open together, sending MIDI via the bridge. Works fine.

Thanks, man! Really appreciate it

 

[J-M]

Lemur was another option, but with a last update 3 years ago, looks like a riskier bet.
If it's just MIDI control you want, I quite enjoyed Midi Designer Pro as a left field option.

I use Lemur with Composer Tools Pro to control my articulations, track visibility and some Midi-parameters. CTPro is awesome, Lemur...eh. Occasionally it drops the connection to the Daemon app on Windows - for no apparent reason. Gets kinda annoying when you have to restart the app several times during a session...

 

[mgnoatto]

It doesn't say it works with cubase, I'm assuming it does, right?

 

[Alex Fraser]

It doesn't say it works with cubase, I'm assuming it does, right?

You could always download the free Mac/PC app and use that to test Cubase I/O?

 

[Heinigoldstein]

Does anybody know, if I can use my old Touch-OSC layouts with the new update ?

 

[Giovanni dall Camera]

Looks like it could finally replace Lemur which is not properly updated any longer. To switch I would have to know some features worked. Question to anyone who already uses the new Touch OSC and knows a little about scripting:

Is there a way to hide, show and move any object via scripting? E.g. can you send OSC commands to move a fader to a different spot on the screen or totally hide it?
And what about labels? Can you change the text any objects label with scripting upon receiving a certain message?

 

[Alex Fraser]

Does anybody know, if I can use my old Touch-OSC layouts with the new update ?

You can open old layouts in the desktop editor (and presumably other devices)

 

[Heinigoldstein]

You can open old layouts in the desktop editor (and presumably other devices)

Great, thanks !

 

[McSound]

Is it possible to use NPRN messages with TouchOSC?

Unfortunately, only by using standard CC's in custom user script for now( Made a FR by emailing to them, and someone of devs answered me that it's in plans to implement native NRPN messages like it does with PitchBend as a whole range 0-16383 message, which is much more handy. As for now you can use PitchBend instead.
Edit: wait, maybe a sequence of CC's can do the thing in Message section of editor!

 

[McSound]

Is there a way to hide, show and move any object via scripting?

From what I saw in Script API it's doable, all the params of controls that you can see in editor could be managed by scripting, but local messages often can do amazing tnings without any script)

 

[Chaosmod]

Anyone have a TouchOSC template for a noob?

I use BBC SO Core, EWHO, and Kontakt libraries entirely, and my DAW is Cubase. I have purchased the TouchOCS v2 app, and have the bridge loaded, just looking for a template.

 

[Alex Fraser]

Anyone have a TouchOSC template for a noob?

I use BBC SO Core, EWHO, and Kontakt libraries entirely, and my DAW is Cubase. I have purchased the TouchOCS v2 app, and have the bridge loaded, just looking for a template.

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[ComposerWannabe]

Does anyone use this on Android?

 

[McSound]

I do. Woks nicely. Both my iPad and android smartphone are connected to PC editor as clients at the same time. I haven't checked midi sending to DAW yet, but with editor it works fine.