Recent content by SRW1000

Great idea to have a backup in case that Storm unit goes belly up!

Thanks for clarifying. I didn't even realize Dirac had a specific picture for ART. :oops: I had been expecting to see it right in the product description.

Yes, the final release of 2.0 happened this last weekend. Here's the link with all of the new features, fixes, and known issues. And the work isn't stopping there, with more improvements still planned. I had guessed that the reason for pulling the page would be to update it, but it was...

The product page is back up on Monoprice. Strangely, the description has not been updated.

Some updates from the HTP-1 thread on AVS. Monoprice is selling some of them on eBay for the $3199.99 price at the time of this posting They may have taken the official page down temporarily to update it, since it hasn't changed much since it was first listed. All of the development, including...

Yeah, that's weird. I know it was working for some other people that have placed orders. My guess is that the coupon wasn't meant for the HTP-1, and they just temporarily removed the product rather than change the coupon. But that's just a guess.

Yes, not only is a nice discount, but the value has gone up tremendously with all of the development work. And the MSRP is still the same as it was when it first debuted, which is a rarity considering the inflation rate since then.

These coupons don't last long and sometimes get pulled early, but it says it's good until 4/30/2026. This brings the price on the HTP-1 down to an amazing $3199.99 with free shipping, which is the typical price for B stock units. If you have been following the recent developments, a lot of...

For Monolith HTP-1 owners, @TimoJ has just posted on AVS that a new beta is out: Version 2.0.3, Public Beta 4 February, 2026 New Features and Updates New Wide Synth algorithm At brightness settings off (0 or 1), the front panel remains lit during mute Added debug screen to front panel Updated...

Yes, computers have been used in movies for a long time, and early Babylon 5 work was even done on a computer. The difference is labor, time, and cost. Rendering those special effects took a long time and special skills. That barrier has practically disappeared. You don't need to know how...

True, but when have ever seen a single person on a home PC create something on this level? This would normally take a team of people to complete, and more than a month.

The guy that made the first video I posted has released part 2: Keep in mind that this is one guy. Working at home. On a PC. In a matter of weeks. The modeling work is inconsistent, but there are some shots that look amazing. Movies will change forever based on AI. For better or worse.

We're much closer to AI creating movies than we think. Check out this video that was produced by one guy, on his own, with the current tools: Some of the music is from the old Shadows of the Empire soundtrack, but some of that modeling is incredibly convincing. Take that effort and put it...

For those of you that have been patient, Monoprice has given HTP-1 owners a wonderful Christmas present; Dirac Live ART is now available! It's currently in a public beta firmware upgrade that includes other enhancements requested by the community. As you might imagine, the HTP-1 thread has...

For anyone tempted by these, the 6-foot cables have just dropped to $9.99, which is less than even the 3-foot version. And, if you order two or more, you may be eligible for an additional discount. I purchased both the six and 15-foot versions and was surprised by just how flexible they are...