Possible Feature Requests

[darkestyugo]

It's certainly early days in the Fourm's life so plenty of time for future feature upgrades and OS tweaks. However, after spending a day with it there are a couple of minor irritations that are spoiling the fun a bit.

I'm a bit concerned about the life of the parameter knob. It has to do a lot of work and scrolling. Would it be possible for there to be some way to step through the programmes in tens? Perhaps by holding the Inc button whilst turning the parameter knob? It takes a lot of knob twisting to get through 128 sounds per bank.

Perhaps a shortcut to swap between prog number and category? It can be a bit frustrating having to go into the global menu, scroll through to the setting to turn it on and then back. Perhaps a long press on a button to swap between number and category?

There isn't an original value indicator on the display anywhere as per Pro 5 Rev4 and Take 5 which would be very helpful!

To be fair these are really quite minor issues on what is otherwise an incredible little machine. I really haven't had this much fun since I owned a Prophet 5 desktop for a few months!

[gus]

Added both to the feature request list! I wouldn't be concerned about the longevity of the value encoder, it is a high quality part with an over spec'd life expectancy - should last a long, long time.

[darkestyugo]

Thanks for the reassurance. That parameter knob certainly saw a lot of action on the weekend! 😂

This synth hits a perfect sweet spot of sound, features and price. It’s a funky, spicy Prophet child that deserves to be a massive success.

[The Real MC]

Added both to the feature request list! I wouldn't be concerned about the longevity of the value encoder, it is a high quality part with an over spec'd life expectancy - should last a long, long time.

It has been ONE YEAR since I reported the split mode over MIDI bug with OS v2.0.0.1 with my OB-X8 module.

During that time, Oberheim had released the desktop TEO-5.
During that time, Sequential had released the FOURM synth.
...Now you're taking notes on new features for the FOURM?!?

That OB-X8 bug has not yet been fixed, and I cannot use my OB-X8 module on stage.  I do not have the option to use software on stage.  I do not have the option to reverting to earlier OS 1.x.x.x because it brings back the showstopper MIDI Active Sense bug with that version of OS.

This is a bug that SHOULD NOT have escaped beta test.

I do not want excuses that it is on the list to review, I do not want excuses that Sequential members are busy with other projects, I do not want excuses that a clear timeline cannot be given.

I want your staff to PUT PRIORITY OF BUG FIXES OVER NEW FEATURES/PRODUCTS and I want to SEE SOME HUSTLE OVER THERE!

One year is LONG ENOUGH!

[KG]

Added both to the feature request list! I wouldn't be concerned about the longevity of the value encoder, it is a high quality part with an over spec'd life expectancy - should last a long, long time.

It has been ONE YEAR since I reported the split mode over MIDI bug with OS v2.0.0.1 with my OB-X8 module.

During that time, Oberheim had released the desktop TEO-5.
During that time, Sequential had released the FOURM synth.
...Now you're taking notes on new features for the FOURM?!?

(...)

I want your staff to PUT PRIORITY OF BUG FIXES OVER NEW FEATURES/PRODUCTS and I want to SEE SOME HUSTLE OVER THERE!

One year is LONG ENOUGH!

Sad truth:
You don't make money by fixing bugs, only by selling new devices.

And as long as people continue to buy devices despite their flaws, bugs will not be fixed (not to mention adding new features).

[The Real MC]

Added both to the feature request list! I wouldn't be concerned about the longevity of the value encoder, it is a high quality part with an over spec'd life expectancy - should last a long, long time.

It has been ONE YEAR since I reported the split mode over MIDI bug with OS v2.0.0.1 with my OB-X8 module.

During that time, Oberheim had released the desktop TEO-5.
During that time, Sequential had released the FOURM synth.
...Now you're taking notes on new features for the FOURM?!?

(...)

I want your staff to PUT PRIORITY OF BUG FIXES OVER NEW FEATURES/PRODUCTS and I want to SEE SOME HUSTLE OVER THERE!

One year is LONG ENOUGH!

Sad truth:
You don't make money by fixing bugs, only by selling new devices.

And as long as people continue to buy devices despite their flaws, bugs will not be fixed (not to mention adding new features).

This is a bug that prevents use of a device in a stage setting.  Don't even try to minimize the issue.

[lewisfrancis]

Sad truth:
You don't make money by fixing bugs, only by selling new devices.

And as long as people continue to buy devices despite their flaws, bugs will not be fixed (not to mention adding new features).

I've seen bugs addressed and new features added with my Take 5, I see no reason to suspect same can't happen with the Fourm.

[gus]

Added both to the feature request list! I wouldn't be concerned about the longevity of the value encoder, it is a high quality part with an over spec'd life expectancy - should last a long, long time.

It has been ONE YEAR since I reported the split mode over MIDI bug with OS v2.0.0.1 with my OB-X8 module.

During that time, Oberheim had released the desktop TEO-5.
During that time, Sequential had released the FOURM synth.
...Now you're taking notes on new features for the FOURM?!?

That OB-X8 bug has not yet been fixed, and I cannot use my OB-X8 module on stage.  I do not have the option to use software on stage.  I do not have the option to reverting to earlier OS 1.x.x.x because it brings back the showstopper MIDI Active Sense bug with that version of OS.

This is a bug that SHOULD NOT have escaped beta test.

I do not want excuses that it is on the list to review, I do not want excuses that Sequential members are busy with other projects, I do not want excuses that a clear timeline cannot be given.

I want your staff to PUT PRIORITY OF BUG FIXES OVER NEW FEATURES/PRODUCTS and I want to SEE SOME HUSTLE OVER THERE!

One year is LONG ENOUGH!

I understand how frustrating it can be when other synths or updates are released before a particular fix or feature makes it into an existing instrument. Please know that every report and request we receive is carefully reviewed, and nothing gets ignored. This particular case was moved to a feature request, so we've reached out on a separate thread for more details to make sure we aren't missing something obvious!

Please bear in mind that our team is quite small, and we work hard to balance attention across all active products, both in terms of new development and maintenance. We do plan to continue circling back to the OB-X8 for updates, and community feedback plays a big role in how we prioritize those efforts. Other instruments also have fixes and features en route.

If you have additional requests or details related to the OB-X8, please send them directly to our support team or post them in the OB-X8 forum so they can be properly logged.

To keep this thread focused on the FOURM, please continue posting any feature requests or bug reports for it here. We check the forum daily!

[Kindred_Lost]

The ability to send poly aftertouch would be nice. That is the reason I bought the Fourm.

[kpatz]

The ability to send poly aftertouch would be nice. That is the reason I bought the Fourm.

It doesn’t sent PAT out over midi?  I’d be surprised if it doesn’t.  Check the global settings, there is an Aftertouch mode in there (off, mono, poly).  I don’t know if it controls aftertouch entirely or just what gets sent/received over midi.

There’s no midi implementation chart in the manual either. 

[gus]

The ability to send poly aftertouch would be nice. That is the reason I bought the Fourm.

It doesn’t sent PAT out over midi?  I’d be surprised if it doesn’t.  Check the global settings, there is an Aftertouch mode in there (off, mono, poly).  I don’t know if it controls aftertouch entirely or just what gets sent/received over midi.

There’s no midi implementation chart in the manual either.

MIDI implementation doc is up! And yes, the Fourm sends and receives polyAT over MIDI...

[roberth909]

Poly chain?  I might want to stack more than chain, but chain would be a nice option since it has a midi through jack.

[unimaxer]

Compare preset would be nice, so I can hear what sound is in the current spot before overriding. As well as comparing edits to the saved sound.