MIDI mediator expander for the Rossum Assimil8or sampler; translates MIDI notes, velocity, CC, and program change messages into multichannel modulation and polyphonic triggering for Assimil8or, and can echo Assimil8or CV inputs back out as MIDI CC data.939
Capabilities 3
Expanderexpander
Connects to the Assimil8or CPU via a dedicated 5-wire ribbon cable; draws power from Assimil8or rather than the Eurorack bus.939
MIDI to CVmidi-to-cv
Converts MIDI note, velocity, CC, channel pressure, and program change messages into modulation and trigger signals for the Assimil8or sampler via a dedicated ribbon cable connection.939
Polyphonicpolyphonic
Dynamic and Multi assignment modes enable polyphonic and multitimbral playing of Assimil8or channels from MIDI controllers and sequencers.939
Jacks 2 (1 in / 1 out)
Name
Signal
Voltage
Description
Inputs (1)
MIDI IN
mixed
—
Accepts MIDI data from controllers, sequencers, or other MIDI sources to drive Assimil8or modulation and triggering.939
Outputs (1)
MIDI OUT
mixed
—
Transmits MIDI program change messages when presets change locally, and can send CV-to-MIDI CC data based on Assimil8or's analog CV inputs.939
Parameters 11
Name
Type
Range
Behavior
ASSIGNMENT
menu_setting
—
Selects the assignment mode that governs how incoming MIDI notes map to Assimil8or channels and zones, and how notes offset pitch.939
CV A
menu_setting
—
Selects which MIDI CC number or block is substituted for or echoed from Assimil8or's CV A column inputs.939
CV B
menu_setting
—
Selects which MIDI CC number or block is substituted for or echoed from Assimil8or's CV B column inputs.939
CV C
menu_setting
—
Selects which MIDI CC number or block is substituted for or echoed from Assimil8or's CV C column inputs.939
Index Base Key
menu_setting
—
Sets the lowest MIDI note number used as an index key in Indexed KZ assignment mode; 8 successive keys starting from this note select Assimil8or zones 1–8.939
MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONS
menu_setting
—
When ON, shows incoming MIDI message details on Assimil8or's display; when OFF, only the MIDI In LED lights for activity.939
MIDI Mode
menu_setting
—
Selects the MIDI channel reception mode: Omni (all channels), Uni (Basic Channel only), or Multi (Basic Channel through Basic Channel +7).939
PITCH WHEEL RANGE
menu_setting
0semitone – 12semitone
Sets how much MIDI Pitch Wheel events offset pitch; the range spans from no offset to plus or minus 12 semitones.939
RECEIVE PROGRAM CHANGE
menu_setting
—
Determines whether MIDI program change messages are ignored, acted on only for existing presets, or acted on for all preset slots including empty ones.939
TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE
menu_setting
—
When ON, Locutus sends a MIDI program change out when the preset is changed on Assimil8or; when OFF, no program changes are transmitted.939
VELOCITY DEPTH
menu_setting
0 – 127
Controls how much MIDI velocity attenuates output level; 0 disables attenuation, and 127 allows up to -96 dB of attenuation scaling linearly.939
Firmware history 1 version
Version
Released
Notes
3.02
2024-04-03
Introduces Indexed KZ assignment mode and Index Base Key parameter; Zone Lock now works per-channel and interacts with MIDI Multi mode; fixes bug preventing linked channels from transposing with MIDI note data; includes various minor tweaks and fixes.939