# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.dadamachines.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://forum.dadamachines.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dadamachines.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dadamachines.com/tags.md) --- ## [Led's and power](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/leds-and-power/752)
**Author:** [@Marcvv](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Marcvv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/leds-and-power/752 "2025-07-02T12:22:50Z")
Hi Johannes, I am using the Led’s that I got from you and I noticed that they light even when there is no power connected to the Automat (the adapter was not connected). In that case I think they draw power from my ipad… --- ## [3 beginner questions](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/3-beginner-questions/597)
**Author:** [@EGOLESS](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/EGOLESS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/3-beginner-questions/597 "2022-10-19T13:35:46Z")
Hey all, I have 3 questions concerning the automat kit before I make the purchase… Is it standalone? I dont want to use a computer but hardware sequencers I only found one post about the automat on a drum kit, whic… --- ## [Where can I find high-quality free drum sample pack?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/where-can-i-find-high-quality-free-drum-sample-pack/558)
**Author:** [@Harry23](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Harry23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/where-can-i-find-high-quality-free-drum-sample-pack/558 "2021-11-23T10:12:12Z")
Here are some free free drum sample packs that you can get right now: Cristofer Odqvist’s Ground Your Sound Obtain a free sample pack (vol. Goldbaby offers free drums and sounds. Samples from THAT SOUND are available… --- ## [Automat stopped working](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-stopped-working/538)
**Author:** [@kingkongsy](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/kingkongsy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-stopped-working/538 "2021-07-16T16:39:42Z")
Hi, as of sudden, my Automat doesn´t work anymore. I didn´t change anything but the mapping due to changing my controller. Then my solenoids just stopped moving. If I connect a solenoid with a lower voltage, I does mo… --- ## [Velocity configuration iPad](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/velocity-configuration-ipad/530)
**Author:** [@Jeansy](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Jeansy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/velocity-configuration-ipad/530 "2021-05-22T12:33:49Z")
Hi all, I’m keen to experiment with variable velocity but cannot get it set up using my iPad. I have opened the configurator in chrome on my iPad but it still tells me to accept webmidi in chrome. As far as I was aware … --- ## [Solenoid Beaters noise](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/solenoid-beaters-noise/388)
**Author:** [@robertofega](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/robertofega)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/solenoid-beaters-noise/388 "2021-03-15T15:01:44Z")
Hello, i would like to know how I can reduce the Solenoid Beaters noise. I have to use some specific material? Roberto --- ## [which sequencer is the easiest to use?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/which-sequencer-is-the-easiest-to-use/505)
**Author:** [@thewatts7](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/thewatts7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/which-sequencer-is-the-easiest-to-use/505 "2021-01-14T01:51:38Z")
im a dummy with this stuff. I had the elasticdrum app working with the automat. but that app doesn’t have any swing feature so it didnt feel good. I moved on the patterning a drum machine. but the only one in the app s… --- ## [Apple Pro Logic Setup](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/apple-pro-logic-setup/503)
**Author:** [@Clintm](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Clintm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/apple-pro-logic-setup/503 "2021-01-13T13:57:39Z")
Do you have instructions for setting up the Automat in Pro Logic? Something similar to the instructions on your website for Ableton. --- ## [Dada Machines on Drum Kit](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dada-machines-on-drum-kit/500)
**Author:** [@picciuto](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/picciuto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/dada-machines-on-drum-kit/500 "2021-01-12T17:11:26Z")
I’ve looked pretty hard to find Dada Machines on a full drum kit but can’t find any videos. I’m just curious if anyone has done this and recorded it? I’m mostly wanting to know if the solenoid is strong enough to get a g… --- ## [Softpwm with automat ?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/softpwm-with-automat/495)
**Author:** [@bunq](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/bunq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/softpwm-with-automat/495 "2021-01-03T09:24:23Z")
Hello, Do you know if it is possible to use softpwm library with automat ? https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/softpwm/ Thank you! Stéphane --- ## [New adaptors/elements?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/new-adaptors-elements/259)
**Author:** [@Rodrigo](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Rodrigo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/new-adaptors-elements/259 "2020-12-16T18:25:47Z")
So I just got my kit this week and have been putting together all the adaptors/elements, and there looks like there’s some different ones in there that aren’t covered in the assembly guide. There’s a bunch of clear plex… --- ## [Automat and OP-1](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-and-op-1/416)
**Author:** [@PhilippeBlanchard](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/PhilippeBlanchard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/automat-and-op-1/416 "2020-04-09T09:07:38Z")
Hi, has anyone used the USB MIDI out of the OP-1 directly into the Automat controller? --- ## [motors for strings](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/motors-for-strings/414)
**Author:** [@alexspoon](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/alexspoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/motors-for-strings/414 "2020-03-19T15:30:58Z")
Hi there. Have just got my automat and am wanting to get some motors hooked up to it for playing strings. Does anyone have any experience with different types of motors and approaches? I understand it should be a 12V m… --- ## [Pin headers / What do I connect the Doppler pins to?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/pin-headers-what-do-i-connect-the-doppler-pins-to/352)
**Author:** [@mcc](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/mcc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/pin-headers-what-do-i-connect-the-doppler-pins-to/352 "2019-12-28T20:32:31Z")
Hi! I got a Doppler and I’m excited. But. I don’t know hardware or soldering very well. I know software pretty well but I’ve only soldered a board one time and I don’t own a soldering iron. Most of the hardware stuff I’v… --- ## [Can I pre- order for the next batch?](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/can-i-pre-order-for-the-next-batch/208)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/can-i-pre-order-for-the-next-batch/208 "2019-01-07T17:10:41Z")
Would be grateful if you could let me know. I’m looking for the large kit. Thanks! Joel --- ## [Recording your dadamachines](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/recording-your-dadamachines/210)
**Author:** [@Hans](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/Hans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/recording-your-dadamachines/210 "2018-12-02T20:56:51Z")
Interested to know how you guys go about with recording you dadamachines? I’d like to use my set up both live and in studio, recording stuff into my DAW. Haven’t yet mastered how to record my set ups in a good way. The …