vArranger Forums

I just received my SD4 and am quite happy with it except for the delay in changing banks from the module.  I have not tried it with vArranger yet, and have some questions.

What do I do differently with the SD4 ?  I mean you can edit the programs and how would that apply to vArranger ?
Is an interface needed with the SD4 besides the USB into the pc ?

Bernie

Can anyone give me some hints ?

I know you can add a second voice.  Are there any more options ?

Bernie

I'm Afraid my ox is in a ditch

I installed Halionsonic and have played the instruments, but when I try and read Dan's instructions I forgot how to point to a particular program in Loopmidi to use with vArranger.

Loopmidi is showing up in vArranger options as port one and two.  Loopmidi doesn't know what the ports are.

The other thing is when I tried using Cantable, it couldn't find the Halionsonic plugin.  Do I have to reconfigure for VSTi ?
I simply installed and registered.

Life was simpler with SD2 but I would like to not carry have to carry it with me.

I have following all of the threads on the new Korg and was wondering if this would work vArranger.
http://www.korg.com/microarranger

The smaller keys is not a problem but how many knobs,sliders, or switches generate midi messages to control vArranger.  If this was accomplished, would they play well together.

Any thoughts ?

Bernie

I have an old Fatar MP1 pedal board to sent bass note messages to my laptop.  I wil use channel 3 and plugged the midi cable to Axiom midi in with no results.  Do I have to use a separate interface for this ?

Bernie

Dan

I wrote you privately but maybe you didn't get it.

I want to know if Van Basco and MidiNotate can use different out ports in a midilooper at the same time.  I want to be able to switch programs at will.

Thanks
Bernie

I am planning to gig with the vArranger using my SD2.  I need another sound source for my SMF program that I can port to #2.

The reason I need another source is that I have thousands of midi Karaoke files in Composer and VanBasco that saves the transposition and track mute.  I can not use the SD2 for both.

I have some Karaoke files in vArranger but I have to stop and mute the proper track and transpose for every song.

I just got a new laptop that can handle latency.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bernie

Is there a way of pasting text to the lyrics screen to save with the song ?  I have a folder of lyrics in .txt and .PDF format I can import to my Audya without writing them out.

Bernie

Since changes in key or mutes in melody track can't be saved, I would like suggestions on how to use the feature since every file could have different settings.

vArranger has gotten to the point where I can use it for performance but I would like to use the Karaoke too.

Bernie

I found that .891 contains the fix for double lyrics and is so much better.  The new .91 revision that plays Yamaha styles, messes up the lyrics as before.

My Axiom is okay, but short a few controllers and the feel of the keybed is sloppy.  Before I buy a new one, I wondered if the Korg Nano, or any other auxillary keypad is suitable.  The reason I am asking, is that I have a Roland P-80 with a nice feel but few controllers.

Lionel
I know you had a Nano and bought a Roland.  How is it ?

I can't seem to save left 2.  I am not sure if it is implemented or not.  Also, my mod wheel does not change Leslie speed and I don't see the controller under options.

I need to permanently lower one of my sounds one octave and leave the rest as is, and save in My Sounds.

When I mute a track for a Midifile and load any style song, the track remains muted.  Not good.  The transpose seems to go back to 0.

Dan
On the new version you said that you had made the requested changes and fixed some bugs.  The problem is, since you were not specific, I don't know a bug from an unfinshed refinement.  It is also possible that I am doing something wrong.

I will list some things and you can tell me the status.

1. The left hand is set to Oct +1.  I want to lower it to 0.  I change while left hand track is red, then change to right track and save.  No change.

2. Have you made it so other track volumes and instruments can be saved yet ?

3. What is the relationship between track 9(left 1) and "Left' on the right.  Which one do you adjust to save ?

The whole point is, that eventually we will be able to save all volumes and sounds, and I don't know how far along you are.  I don't want to tear my hair out trying to do something the program is not capable of.

Hi Dan
I wonder if, while you are working on settings other than left and right sounds, etc., you could include "Transpose".  I sing a lot of my songs and have to lower the key sometimes.  Some of my music requires sheet music and it is sometimes hard to play in another key to match my voice while sight reading the original.

I am using a MidiSport 2x2 with an Axiom USB and Midi controller on my XP Netbook and everything is fine.  The problem arises when I try and use my Win 7 pc.  M-Audio no longer supports this interface and has no Win 7 driver.

My Sweetwater rep tells me the Axiom is USB and as long as I install the Win 7 driver for it, it should work without an interface.

I attach Midi out of Axiom to SD2 and USB from Axiom to my pc, and boot vArranger from dongle.  The black screen which says "loading" came up.  The port screen came up and I chose USB device, then nothing.  I tried repeatedly and it would not boot.  I am thinking a Midi interface is necessary afterall.

Please advise

My left track 1 is not saving correct sound change by changing track 9.  To accomplish this, I have to change it over on the right in the "Left" column.  Is this the intended method ?

Is this the intended method

I see the songs that are in "My Songs",Data Arranger/styles Rom/ My Songs.  I had made a folder called Latin, in the same folder that doesn't show.  I wanted to try a midi Karaoke file, but can't remember how to get a Midi Folder to show.

I quess I don't get how the file structure works so it will show on the interface.

Please explain the use of the voice bar at the top of the latest version.  Also, when in the effects edit window, how to you change the values, that is, is there a controller you use to change a parameter from 64

I have several boards like Nord Electro 2 that I am experimenting with for use with vArranger.  The question is how to build controller assignments separate from my Axiom.  I would think I would make a separate folder, but am not sure how.

I have vArranger, controlled by an Axiom61, an organ module controlled by a Roland controller.  I use a Midisport 2x2 interface for the vArranger and the laptop.

What I want to do is use both controllers, and have control of the left hand chords in style play with either keyboard.

Bernie

I just bought a "Ventilator", which is the best Leslie sim box ever produced.  I am asking if the drawbars or un-Leslied organ sounds can be sent separately,like a direct out  ?  I use a Midisport 2x2 with "A' being used now.

In general, what parameters have to be configured by the keyboard(Axiom61) and which ones via GUI.  For example, I want to set up a split keyboard.  I would set the range for one zone(channel 1) and zone two(channel 2), and set a split at F#2 e.g.  This method is not working with Varranger.

I know you are probably swamped with getting out updates, but some of us less experienced people would buy your program if you had some sort of simple instruction.