Re: [Lmuse-user] loop & controller on 7.2 pre4

[RJ <rj...@sp...>]

Hello Lukas,

On Tuesday 27 December 2005 15.34, Lukas Erni wrote:
> hi there
>
> i just build 7.2 pre4 on my gentoo box. it seems to build and run
> fine :-) now I try to set up a muse session but I came across some
> problems. since I'm new to this list and searching the list's archive
> takes ages beccause it's slow, it would be helpfull if someone colud
> give me some hints to get started with the shiny new muse... thx in
> advance!
>
> how can i set the left (blue) locator in order to set the startpoint
> of a loop (right one with right mouse-click on the "bar scale"). the
> song loops just fine but i do not know how to set the left locator -
> what am I missing?

<hint>
I think you should try the middle mouse button :-)
</hint>

> I'm not able to to send controller data to a synthy like ZynAdd or
> whatever. I've noticed it makes a difference what i select under
> settings -->> "midi-ports / soft-synths" in the colune "instuments".
> with "generic midi" i get no other controllers to choos with other
> settings like ZynAdd, GM, XG I get some but all exept velocity are
> greyed out. do I have to edit files in "/usr/share/muse/instruments"
> to set the right values for each controller, set permissions or how
> can i make it work?

First of all, I think there a specific instrument type for ZynAdd in .7.2, 
though I think it only contains a subset of the controllers it is probably a 
good start for that particular synth. The cababilities of an instrument is 
defined in an IDF file see explanation in README.instruments in the source 
distribution (It seems this info is not on the webpage, I could not find it 
atleast), if you want to use controllers that are currently not defined for 
an instrument you either create a new IDF file or add to an old one (if it is 
incomplete).
We happily accept IDF contributions.
---

As for adding events you are on the right track but there is a trick to it.
By default the list under [Sel] only contains the "basic" controllers, adding 
new ones is done with the "add new" choice (duh!), the ones listed there are 
directly related to which instrument is selected in the midi configuration.

When you add a new event type it will initially be all grey (here's the 
kicker); use shift+mouse to add events. Without shift you can only change 
already created events. 

Actually... this is a recurring problem that we should try to find a solution 
for, unfortunately I'm not quite sure how.. 
So, if you have any ideas we're listening :)

Regards,
Robert

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