Release Date and progress:
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There is no release date yet.
At the moment we have the hardware basically finished. We have most parts in stock already, but are still waiting for a few, so we can start productions.
In times of part shortage this alone means that we have no release date! if even a single parts is missing, we can not go into production and ship kits.
The software is at a point where it is quite usable, but we still want to include a few more features and of course do beta-testing and bug fixing.
If all goes well, this will take a few months. However the past two years (Covid, supply issues, war) have shown, that disruptions are likely. If we need to stay at home and look after our kids, we can not work on code. If we need days just to find a source for a part, we can not code, having to redesign an existing product? No work on MC2oh2.
Features
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Drum Samples
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Yes, there are LOFI drum samples coming from the TAPE OUT (and from the little built-in speaker if you like). You can define Accent, Reverse, Double speed and half speed modifiers for each step.
BUT: This is really more a little add-on, not a full on feature. For this very reason I had not advertised it at all. It is monophonic, has only little sample memory and is 8-bit LOFI and crunchy. Please don't expect anything else. The feature is a lot of fun, but it is probably best to just see it as a replacement for the annoying metronome sound of the original.
It may be possible to upload your own samples eventually, but this is not a feature we will have ready at release.
BTW: The 3rd channel CAN be used normally like the two other channels and can output note data via MIDI!
Firmware updates
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The firmware can of course be updated via MIDI (Sysex)
Installation
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We are working on an installation guide which will be finished soon. The installation requires tools and skills common in SMD rework (hot-air, soldering techniques,...) to replace the CPU itself, the other installation steps involve basic THT soldering skills. Yes, we will allow you to install the kit yourself, but it'S strongly recommended to have the needed skills beforehand and not practice on your 202.
Derivatives, new synths and RE-202
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Several people are working on the RE-202 - a MC-202 replica. It is very likely it will come with our MC-2oh2 chip, the only alternative is to use an original CPU and button/display assembly from a broken (or 2oh2-turned) 202.
There will also be a 4-channel Eurorack version of the 2oh2 engine, you can see a prototype on Superbooth videos/pictures. (Display won't be green). It includes 4-channel CV/gate + Midi I/O, and several outputs for modulation and envelopes. No name yet.
It is also possible that we offer a small mono synth with the engine at some point, but there is nothing concrete at the moment.
