Music Easel iProgram Card

Patch editing, patch/librarian management, real-time performance from an iPad via the iProgram Card App

Buchla Music Easel iProgram card is the ultimate accessory to modernize your Music Easel–a flexible replacement for the original resistor-based Program Cards. It makes use of the Program Card slot and enables patch editing, patch/librarian management, and even real-time performance from an iPad via the iProgram Card App. The iProgram Card communicates with the iPad via WiFi*. The iProgram card can store up to 24 presets in local flash memory so that it can be used independently from the iPad application. Two push buttons allow the user to scroll through and load any stored preset.

This module is in excellent condition and works as it should.

NOTE :

Firmware

iProgramCard
There is an iProgramCard firmware update (v73 or higher) that allows you to use the new Program Manager desktop app on the iProgramCard over USB. The only caveat is that if you will not to be able to use both the iPad app with the new firmware, it cannot consistently download banks from the iPad app over USB. Though it WILL download banks from the iPad app over WiFi. The other issue is that the file formats from the iPad app and the new desktop app are not compatible or easily translated. So you’ll need to either recreate your favorite user patches in the new app or if you want the option to use both apps, simply download full 24 preset banks from the iPad app over WiFi when you need to and send individual patches via the desktop Buchla Program Manager app so you don’t overwrite your work.

Firmware v60 and higher corrects scaling for the sequencer output, corrects scaling for the fader on frequency and pitch CV inputs, and adds a “Both” Mode for new or modified Easels. Downloading zip file includes a folder with all files, answers to questions, and instructions for modifying your Easel. See support video links on this page for videos on how to update the Firmware.