# Patchbox OS **URL:** https://community.blokas.io/c/patchbox-os/20.md [Latest](https://community.blokas.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokas.io/categories.md) --- ## [\[GUIDE\] Enable Bluetooth Audio Playback (a2dp) on Patchbox OS 2022-05-17](https://community.blokas.io/t/guide-enable-bluetooth-audio-playback-a2dp-on-patchbox-os-2022-05-17/3934)
**Author:** [@javierdelfaro](https://community.blokas.io/u/javierdelfaro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/guide-enable-bluetooth-audio-playback-a2dp-on-patchbox-os-2022-05-17/3934 "2022-08-28T20:17:53Z")
I upgraded recently to latest Patchbox OS 2022-05-17. And I was able to set up Bluetooth audio playback according to my needs. I have a RPi 3B. The onboard Bluetooth is known to have issues with audio, so I use a gener… --- ## [Does zita-ajbridge work with Patchbox OS?](https://community.blokas.io/t/does-zita-ajbridge-work-with-patchbox-os/5272)
**Author:** [@RowdyVoyeur](https://community.blokas.io/u/RowdyVoyeur)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/does-zita-ajbridge-work-with-patchbox-os/5272 "2026-10-27T08:20:22Z")
Hi, Unfortunately, I can’t get zita-ajbridge to work on Patchbox OS 5.15.36. Does it work with Patchbox OS or am I missing something? Here’s what I’m doing to connect Roland MC-101 to Pisound, which is the default soun… --- ## [Building ORAC in 2026 on a Pi 4 - instructions](https://community.blokas.io/t/building-orac-in-2026-on-a-pi-4-instructions/6495)
**Author:** [@bhagerty](https://community.blokas.io/u/bhagerty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/building-orac-in-2026-on-a-pi-4-instructions/6495 "2026-10-13T20:32:13Z")
Intro & AI-use disclaimer I wanted to run ORAC on my Pi running standard Trixie OS, not Patchbox. But ORAC, as available on in Technobear’s Github repo for ORAC, can’t be used on Trixie OS because the externals are 32-bi… --- ## [Overlapping hardware jacks with a 32-channel Ui24R: local fix and PR target?](https://community.blokas.io/t/overlapping-hardware-jacks-with-a-32-channel-ui24r-local-fix-and-pr-target/6492)
**Author:** [@BassManTL](https://community.blokas.io/u/BassManTL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/overlapping-hardware-jacks-with-a-32-channel-ui24r-local-fix-and-pr-target/6492 "2026-10-11T20:32:00Z")
I’m setting up MODEP on a Raspberry Pi 5 with a Soundcraft Ui24R over USB, processing four separate vocal channels and returning them to the mixer. The Ui24R exposes 32 capture and 32 playback channels to JACK. Setup P… --- ## [Bass Synth and Bass MIDI Plugins!](https://community.blokas.io/t/bass-synth-and-bass-midi-plugins/6489)
**Author:** [@jtemple967](https://community.blokas.io/u/jtemple967)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/bass-synth-and-bass-midi-plugins/6489 "2026-10-11T04:27:52Z")
All, I just uploaded 2 plugins specifically for bass players! \* JTBassSynth - Monophonic pitch-tracking bass synthesizer modeled on MXR-style bass synth pedals: eight voices, resonant ladder filter with envelope sweep,… --- ## [\[Beta\] Patchbox OS Bookworm ARM64 2024-04-04](https://community.blokas.io/t/beta-patchbox-os-bookworm-arm64-2024-04-04/5163)
**Author:** [@Giedrius](https://community.blokas.io/u/Giedrius)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/beta-patchbox-os-bookworm-arm64-2024-04-04/5163 "2026-10-10T01:05:00Z")
Hey guys! Patchbox OS has been updated to be based on the Bookworm ARM64 Debian release! We invite you to give it a spin and let us know how it goes! News From now on, we’re supporting only the arm64 version of the… --- ## [Jack configuration with patchbox os](https://community.blokas.io/t/jack-configuration-with-patchbox-os/6474)
**Author:** [@coco](https://community.blokas.io/u/coco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/jack-configuration-with-patchbox-os/6474 "2026-09-28T08:15:11Z")
When configuring jack with patchbox command line tools, it seems that -S and -s option are activated. According to doc -S, --shorts Try to configure card for 16-bit samples first, only trying 32-bits if unsuccessful. … --- ## [How to update / upgrade to the latest 64bits version?](https://community.blokas.io/t/how-to-update-upgrade-to-the-latest-64bits-version/6428)
**Author:** [@jujudusud](https://community.blokas.io/u/jujudusud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/how-to-update-upgrade-to-the-latest-64bits-version/6428 "2026-09-11T13:12:33Z")
Hi here, What is the way to update patchbox os to the latest raspberry pi os ? (trixie 64 bits ?) --- ## [Screcord.lv2 recording location](https://community.blokas.io/t/screcord-lv2-recording-location/6458)
**Author:** [@hellocatfood](https://community.blokas.io/u/hellocatfood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/screcord-lv2-recording-location/6458 "2026-09-03T10:02:48Z")
I’m attempting to record output from modep to a wav file using the screcord.lv2 pluin. It loads fine and appears to record but I n=have no idea where it records to. Can anyone shed light one where it’s saved to? --- ## [Updating / packages for Patchbox OS](https://community.blokas.io/t/updating-packages-for-patchbox-os/6454)
**Author:** [@Tuulikauri](https://community.blokas.io/u/Tuulikauri)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/updating-packages-for-patchbox-os/6454 "2026-09-01T08:44:58Z")
Hi there! I installed the 2022 image of Patchbox OS (latest available from Patchbox OS – Raspberry Pi OS for Audio Projects) and I’m a Linux newbie but know some basic scripting and C++. I have a PiSound and rpi 3b+. I… --- ## [Tryin to get rtpmidid on PI4](https://community.blokas.io/t/tryin-to-get-rtpmidid-on-pi4/6432)
**Author:** [@racecube](https://community.blokas.io/u/racecube)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/tryin-to-get-rtpmidid-on-pi4/6432 "2026-08-24T14:16:26Z")
I am trying to connect a PI4 (Patchbox OS Bookworm) to connect to a PI zero 2 (Debian Trixie). Status of rtpmidid on PI4 gets me: rtpmidid.service - rtpmidid Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/rtpmidid.service; enable… --- ## [Request: Kernel Quirk for Elektron USB boxes](https://community.blokas.io/t/request-kernel-quirk-for-elektron-usb-boxes/6437)
**Author:** [@fakefirmware](https://community.blokas.io/u/fakefirmware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/request-kernel-quirk-for-elektron-usb-boxes/6437 "2026-08-22T22:05:39Z")
Ive been routing my gear successfully with Patchbox for audio and MIDI but recently when trying to get my Zoom L-8 to use the Elektron AH MK2 as a send I kept getting bitcrushed audio on the USB return. I found a thread… --- ## [Struggling with ttymidi/MIDI hat](https://community.blokas.io/t/struggling-with-ttymidi-midi-hat/6430)
**Author:** [@cucumber](https://community.blokas.io/u/cucumber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/struggling-with-ttymidi-midi-hat/6430 "2026-08-03T10:06:24Z")
I recently got a Domoshop Slim MIDI HAT for my Raspberry Pi 3B and am struggling to get it to work. I’ve installed ttymidi and the device seems to be recognized (shown as client 129 ‘MIDI’ below). The HAT is connected t… --- ## [Fresh install modep](https://community.blokas.io/t/fresh-install-modep/6424)
**Author:** [@William\_E\_Van\_Buskir](https://community.blokas.io/u/William_E_Van_Buskir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/fresh-install-modep/6424 "2026-07-22T20:35:33Z")
Just installed on rpi4 2G w/pisound. Set modep modual and learned how to login to it. BUT I only have a empty board. Not sure how to load pedals or find them. Do I need to download them from web? Or some Linux cmd to po… --- ## [MODEP UI customization: is it possible?](https://community.blokas.io/t/modep-ui-customization-is-it-possible/5645)
**Author:** [@lucayala](https://community.blokas.io/u/lucayala)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/modep-ui-customization-is-it-possible/5645 "2026-07-13T09:51:04Z")
hello I’m new around here. today I installed patchbox on a Raspberry 5 and I was testing some things in MODEP. this is great! so much fun… this is my query: I just want to use MODEP for the moment, as one more pedal for… --- ## [Pisound on NixOS!](https://community.blokas.io/t/pisound-on-nixos/6398)
**Author:** [@Luke\_Weston](https://community.blokas.io/u/Luke_Weston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/pisound-on-nixos/6398 "2026-06-23T08:46:30Z")
Hello, I’ve been working on a real time audio framework for Rust, and I wanted to use the Pisound for one of my embedded Linux hardware targets. Here is an example flake (don’t actually use, I haven’t made this for down… --- ## [R-Pi 5 Pico based MIDI controller with MODEP](https://community.blokas.io/t/r-pi-5-pico-based-midi-controller-with-modep/6187)
**Author:** [@nirban](https://community.blokas.io/u/nirban)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/r-pi-5-pico-based-midi-controller-with-modep/6187 "2026-06-13T18:43:02Z")
Hi, I stated to make with Raspberry Pi Pico as a MIDI controller. I will be re designing the enclosure and 3D print it, --- ## [Real time kernel?](https://community.blokas.io/t/real-time-kernel/6379)
**Author:** [@bwanab](https://community.blokas.io/u/bwanab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/real-time-kernel/6379 "2026-06-11T08:34:55Z")
RPi 5 with PiSound. Booting I see: Linux patchbox 6.12.87+rpt-rpi-2712 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.12.87-1+rpt1~bookworm (2026-05-12) aarch64 When I run patchbox-config/kernel configuration it says it’s a regular kernel … --- ## [Jack Server Issue](https://community.blokas.io/t/jack-server-issue/6370)
**Author:** [@PuffinIsland](https://community.blokas.io/u/PuffinIsland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/jack-server-issue/6370 "2026-06-08T17:43:32Z")
Hi-Im having issues with trying to get Jack to work. Im newbie in Raspberry Pi. I did ther troubleshooting and attach a creen shot. The patchbox state is ‘degraded’ and modep had issues showing it loaded but failed in… --- ## [MIDIZilla for MODEP](https://community.blokas.io/t/midizilla-for-modep/3916)
**Author:** [@jtemple967](https://community.blokas.io/u/jtemple967)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/midizilla-for-modep/3916 "2026-06-07T19:23:24Z")
I know, I know…I was supposed to be working on upgrading MODEP to 1.10…but I have a more pressing need. I really wanted to have a small floor based MIDI controller that I could use with MODEP when playing live. I found… --- ## [NAM A2 Announcement](https://community.blokas.io/t/nam-a2-announcement/6166)
**Author:** [@jtemple967](https://community.blokas.io/u/jtemple967)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/nam-a2-announcement/6166 "2026-06-02T18:08:52Z")
For those of you that haven’t seen it yet, an announcement has been made that there is a new version of NAM coming out that should be more accurate and less CPU intensive! Great news for the MODEP community! --- ## [Make Patchbox OS work on RPi5 or install it using TRIXIE image](https://community.blokas.io/t/make-patchbox-os-work-on-rpi5-or-install-it-using-trixie-image/6344)
**Author:** [@tinkernet](https://community.blokas.io/u/tinkernet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/make-patchbox-os-work-on-rpi5-or-install-it-using-trixie-image/6344 "2026-05-26T19:55:29Z")
Hi, New to the forum. I have a M-Audio Track Solo and Audient iD4 MKII interface with are recognized and work, i have an RPi 5 which work, and i have manage to install a Patchox OS instance with the 2024 image. But, i’… --- ## [Distorted sound Patchbox OS](https://community.blokas.io/t/distorted-sound-patchbox-os/4193)
**Author:** [@Henk](https://community.blokas.io/u/Henk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/distorted-sound-patchbox-os/4193 "2026-05-25T13:29:46Z")
Hi, just finished installing the headless M8c application (Laamaa) on Patchbox OS. When i start the app (or any module) the sound comes out terribly distorted with lots of noise and crackles. On Raspbian it sounded clean… --- ## [A debian package for http://apt.blokas.io/](https://community.blokas.io/t/a-debian-package-for-http-apt-blokas-io/6338)
**Author:** [@bwanab](https://community.blokas.io/u/bwanab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/a-debian-package-for-http-apt-blokas-io/6338 "2026-05-24T15:53:56Z")
I’m not sure this is the right forum, but I’ve got a package to install Surge XT. I’ve tested it with a relatively clean install of patchbox os and ubuntu 24.04. It installs the standalone Surge XT, the surge-xt-cli, the… --- ## [Getting Started Dramas - Recognising a Midi Controller](https://community.blokas.io/t/getting-started-dramas-recognising-a-midi-controller/6002)
**Author:** [@Nickwit](https://community.blokas.io/u/Nickwit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/getting-started-dramas-recognising-a-midi-controller/6002 "2026-05-16T17:35:48Z")
Hi all - first post. Newbie etc. I am trying to get a Softstep midi controller to control effects settings in Ardour. Ardour won’t recognise the softstep (just has a series of things like midi\_capture\_1, midi\_capture\_2… --- ## [Upgrade to Trixie?](https://community.blokas.io/t/upgrade-to-trixie/6293)
**Author:** [@thudson](https://community.blokas.io/u/thudson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/upgrade-to-trixie/6293 "2026-05-14T11:42:52Z")
Any idea on when Trixie will be available? I need Trixie to install Agnostep. --- ## [Banana Pi/Orange Pi installation](https://community.blokas.io/t/banana-pi-orange-pi-installation/3578)
**Author:** [@icaroerasmo](https://community.blokas.io/u/icaroerasmo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/banana-pi-orange-pi-installation/3578 "2026-05-07T09:42:40Z")
Do you think it’s possible to install Patchbox OS on Orange Pi or Banana Pi? They’re a lot cheaper than raspberry but I’m afraid they would not work as expected as their drivers could not be available on Patchbox. --- ## [Attempting to assign CV from Random LFO crashes server](https://community.blokas.io/t/attempting-to-assign-cv-from-random-lfo-crashes-server/5754)
**Author:** [@Digital-Larry](https://community.blokas.io/u/Digital-Larry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/attempting-to-assign-cv-from-random-lfo-crashes-server/5754 "2026-05-06T13:14:19Z")
I tried mapping the MOD Random CV generator to a Delay feedback or bandpass filter frequency. In both cases, the connection breaks and I get the following error message. I tried it with the Modulation Generator pedal… --- ## [Help with 1-to-many MIDI mapping: Assigning a parameter to a Named CV crashes system](https://community.blokas.io/t/help-with-1-to-many-midi-mapping-assigning-a-parameter-to-a-named-cv-crashes-system/6267)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Feldmann](https://community.blokas.io/u/Robin_Feldmann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/help-with-1-to-many-midi-mapping-assigning-a-parameter-to-a-named-cv-crashes-system/6267 "2026-05-04T06:27:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m struggling to get a 1-to-many MIDI mapping working in the current version of MODEP and could really use some advice. My Goal: I want to use a single physical expression pedal (via MIDI CC) to control m… --- ## [Issue with Jack setup on Raspberry Pi 5 with HifiBerry soundcard](https://community.blokas.io/t/issue-with-jack-setup-on-raspberry-pi-5-with-hifiberry-soundcard/5534)
**Author:** [@Maxweel](https://community.blokas.io/u/Maxweel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.blokas.io/t/issue-with-jack-setup-on-raspberry-pi-5-with-hifiberry-soundcard/5534 "2026-04-22T20:05:00Z")
I couldn’t get Jack to start on a RPi 5 with a HifiBerry (DAC+ADC) soundcard while everything was working fine on a RPi 4. On the RPi 5 Jack was failing during the ALSA setup. It turns out that adding -i 2 -o 2 to the J… [Next page](https://community.blokas.io/c/patchbox-os/20.md?page=1)