Sync - start reaper

[mrgentleman]

Hi !

When I start vArranger, I want to start Cockos Reaper at the same time and with the right time stamp (position) ?
Is this possible ? I can see Send Clock from vArranger - is this the way to go ?

And how to config Reaper ?

Regards Michael

[Dan]

If you want to create backing tracks, the best thing to do, is to go in OPTIONS / SONG CHORDS, enter your grid, and then export to midifile, that you will load in Reaper, and continue wrking on it.

If you just want to make a fast recording, and you are using virtual synth, you can AUDIO REC (in bottom, right of vArranger screen)

You can also check the SYNC OUT in vArranger, but you need to check the MIDI SYNC IN  in Reaper. Then, when you press START in vArranger, Reaper should start too, and stay in sync with vArranger

[mrgentleman]

Thanks Dan !

Just what I needed to know ! It seems that Reaper is really an lightweight DAW for my needs, to go along with
vArranger. I usually use Studio One 2 for my bigger music (Sequenser) - projects.

It seems that KETRON SD 1000 feels more stable with the midi input port than the USB port - but I have no luck to
get FX working on the SD 1000. A Video tutorial would be nice  . Some very weird things happens sometimes
with the SD 1000. (sort of pitch, scale changes) but not once using the midi port !

Thougts !
And it would be great if you could save a midifile after program change in vArranger as someone pointed out here
before. Wishes, wishes......

Regards Michael

[Dan]

Did you update your SD1000?  I think the USB out of tune problems are corrected with the latest firmware.

The SD1000 FX is a very new addition to vArranger, and not 100% finished.
To get some FX, you need to route one of the track to the DSP1 or the DSP2, then for each DSP, you can activate some FX
Be careful of your ears when you play with the disto

[mrgentleman]

Jepp !
The first thing I did ! I tryed your FX suggestion - mm - no luck ! Maybe I´m to stupid to get this to work.

Note !
SD 1000 is somewhat more stable when not using several USB ports, for several keyboards or other midi massages  (intersecting each other) at the same time !
Use only vArranger and SD 1000 and you are quite good to go....
/ M

[Dan]

Did you try using FX with USB?

Send me a picture screen of your FX screen

[mrgentleman]

I replaced my midi cable and suddenly I can here som fx - Mmmm??
Its on all or preselected chanals simultaneously exactly as you mentioned. Hopefully there
will be some improvement in the future.

Thanks for your help DAN !

Michael from Sweden

[Dan]

Strange. Maybe your midi cable has a problem, and cause the detune too...

[mrgentleman]

Nope!
Detune problems only when I use USB not Midi port - not now and not before either....
Very strange behavior ?

/ M

[Dan]

Maybe it was with your first version of vArranger. Can you reproduce any problems with the new?

[mrgentleman]

I will test the SD 1000 with my new tablet / notebook (2:1) Asus Transformer T200 11.6' BayTrail Z3795 4GB 64G tomorrow and only use the USB
connection, together with my KORG KROME. (It´s - gonna be my new live RIG in the future) I'm gonna evaluate how it's plays
with this new configuration and if its reliable in a live situation.

Notifies you henceforth, about the result.

/ M

[mrgentleman]

Hi DAN !
With this rig - as mentioned above and with USB. It seems to work nearly flawless. But with some quick style to midi songs swaps in vArranger - back and forth, the SD 1000
can get out of tune (often the same midi ch) and behave somewhat weird. I switched back to my midi box and same rig and the problem don´t exists
any more.

Lets wait for the next update and see !?

/ M

[Dan]

mmm So it is probably more a SD1000 problem with USB. It seems to be hard to explain to Ketron.
Can you post the style and midifile you used to get the problem?

[mrgentleman]

It's seems to be a litttle random......
BUT !
I'm gonna make some intensive testing this weekend and come back to you with more deklarativ observations !

Do you have any INS file for the SD 1000 or sysex data (file) to use in sequensers

/ M

[Dan]

They have put it on the Ketron WebSite

http://www.ketron.it/images/ketron/software/CakewalkSonarSD1000.rar

They have also put other formats, like Cubase, Logic, etc....

[Lylo]

Reaper is as powerful as Studio One, Cubase, Logic etc.   

[mrgentleman]

Yes Lylo - it's  certainly a very nice, competent software. and the software also has a very comfortable price. And with all the themes that you can
download you can turn it into a very personal touch - Nice and stable !

/ M