Octave HS-1 - "The World's 1st 10'' Touchscreen Windows 11 VST Host"

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here’s an interesting option. $749, ‘shipping soon’.

The OCTAVE HS-1 aims to introduce to the market the very 1st ultra-portable, cost effective hardware VST host based on a x86-64 architecture (modified/debloated Windows 11 image) that can load up-do-date VST2/VST3 protocol plugins of your choice directly from VST vendors without any further modifications to their structure.

It has an ASIO compatible 24-bit audio interface (integrated in the same box) that will allow to load any VST plugin software at ultra-low latency. Say goodbye to firmware updates! YOU are in charge of your product. We also made sure that no interruptions will occur from the modified operating system so that you have a smooth performing experience.

OCTAVE HS-1 is also mic stand compatible (3/8-16 thread at the back), meaning you can freely attach it to any mic stand of your choice. No more looking at the floor for any preset changes. A FREE bluetooth 4+4 (8 button) footswitch with an expression pedal input makes sure that you can rapidly change the presets of your choice in an instance.

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  • Laptop functionality running a modified Windows 11 Pro version
  • The largest HD touchscreen available on the market
  • Built-in audio interface with 2 inputs + phantom power for microphones and instruments
  • Multi-track recording with Reaper (pre-installed) or any DAW of your choice
  • Studio-quality recording with 24-bit/192kHz resolution and ultra-low latency
  • Full MIDI (USB-to-MIDI) and VST instrument support for seamless music creation
  • Free TH-U ‘Octave version’ software and amp emulators included
  • Gig Performer LTE ‘Octave version’ software for live multi-effects with industry-leading stability
  • Comes with a free programmable Bluetooth/USB footswitch (4+4 button) for hands-free control
  • Mix and chain effects from any brand with full flexibility
  • Equipped with Wi-Fi 5G, Bluetooth, HDMI, and L/R unbalanced outputs
  • Up to 4 hours of battery life with a rechargeable and replaceable Lithium-Ion battery
  • Connectivity galore: Ethernet port, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C, and a Mini-SD card slot
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Showcasing Deskew Gig Performer and Overloud TH-U

TH-U, NAM, nDSP, Genome, Line 6 Helix Native

We’ve also tried MIDI Guitar 3 beta on it. Works perfectly.

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thanks for those videos.

ai has ruined the web. this is the first item i found when searching for ‘octave +hs-1’:

Building a Live Guitar Rig on a Windows Machine

it is full of semi-factoids, seemingly lucid, but completely useless.

does the hs-1 have balanced outputs?

please consider expanding your outreach beyond facebook.

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Here is the tech sheet of our product (the pdf is still a work in progress but you should get the basic info you need). We’ll expand our media presence very soon.
Tech sheet

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Your device is using a 4 year old intel Celeron processor with a base speed of 2 ghz. How large of a buffer do you need when running NDSP plugins?

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Outputs: 2 x 1/4” Unbalanced Mono Outputs.
You’ll need 2 DI Boxes to connect to a PA system.

I’m in conversation with @sophocha on the Gig performer forum, where you can find lots of thoughts on this product as well as a link to download the technical specifications.

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I totally missed that the HS-1 even existed, I only found out about it just now thanks to Paul Driessen (the developer of the amazing plugin PD Space Guitar 2).

Here is a short video demo of the Octave HS-1 using MIDI Bass 3:

:+1: :grinning:

I just wish it had more RAM than 16GB and a larger SSD, like 1TB, but all in all I can see myself buying the Octave HS-1 instead of a handheld gaming PC with touchscreen (which I planned using for music production).

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Just came back from the NAMM Show. Showcasing Midi Guitar 3 at our booth wowed a lot of guitarists.

Midi Guitar 3 on HS-1

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have you been able to remove copilot from your win11 installs?

also microsoft edge eats up lots of cpu, even when inactive. are you able to disable that?

if so these would be huge selling points. if not, i don’t feel i can rely on win11 onstage even if i had two octave hs’s running side by side.

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For now, you can uninstall it + disable it via Group Policy so it doesn’t launch (also disable it in Microsoft Edge). We are working on a ‘delete AI script’ but needs to be tested 1st before we implement.

For edge, we haven’t see a huge spike on CPU (probably because our windows image is debloated significantly) but we are monitoring and taming Startup Boost and task manager apps + WebView but we don’t have Widgets installed nor other apps that use this but overall our Windows image is working as efficiently as possible.

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thanks for the details, it’s good to know that you’re managing to tame w11.

i don’t know if either would be interested but you might consider loaning a demo to @LoFiLeiF or @Vaultnaemsae for evaluation.

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The only clean way to remove Edge, OneDrive, and some other programs is to reinstall Microsoft using any EU country as the installation location. Due to the “Digital Markets Act”, Microsoft is required to allow the uninstallation of such programs. It works perfectly, and neither language nor time zone is affected or restricted.

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that is an interesting piece of news. i have a new mini pc for mg3 and have been planning to put win10 on it.

when i get back to it i’ll try this. thanks!

and thanks to the e.u. countries for having some sense.

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I’m always happy to test out this kind of audio gear, especially when it acts as a stable platform for MG3 users.

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The HS-1 does indeed seem to tick a lot of boxes for what I am looking for, and I would of course be onboard with testing its capabilities when it comes to the things I am using MIDI Guitar for. I am a Mac-only guy as of now, but I am sure that doesn’t have to be a negative. There is aways something to learn from working with new setups, but I am obviously not familiar with the copilot and edge issued mentioned here. :grinning_face: :+1: