Hi
Just got a JP8080 and trying to get Cubase SX2 to trigger it by MIDI without the other instruments playing.
All of the other instruments I use are VST - this is the only hardware I have. I don't have a MIDI interface, but instead I'm using the M-Audio Keystation Pro88 as a controller and a MIDI thru device (controller connected to computer by USB, JP8080 connected to controller by MIDI cable).
The problem is that the JP8080 sounds fine when I have it selected in the Cubase track window, but when I select a different instrument, the JP still plays on top of the other instrument.
Is there a way to isolate the JP8080 so that it doesn't play when I am editing the VST instruments? I've tried setting the MIDI channel on the JP8080 to an unused channel, but then I get no sound at all. I've also tried setting the controller to "MIDI out from USB" and then the JP flashes "MIDI disconnected".
Do I need to get a MIDI hub to make all of this work?
Jul-23-2007 00:40
mysticalninja
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Turn off local control. hold shift and press 5 i think and youll find it.
Press EDIT, then MIDI until Local Switch appears on the display. Then press Inc to turn it off.
Jul-23-2007 18:49
bbounce
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY
thanks guys, i'll try that...
Jul-23-2007 19:13
bbounce
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY
hmm...unfortunately that didn't seem to do the trick. Once I turned off the local switch the sound is gone altogether.
I do have the midi channel set to 1 in Cubase, but now i'm wondering what would should the output of the Cubase midi track be set to? Since the JP is connected to my midi keyboard should I select the keyboard as the output in Cubase?
I really appreciate any help on this, guys...
Jul-24-2007 00:41
Rusty O'Hara
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Here, Now
Local control would should turn off "control panel -> internal synth engine" on the JP; but should still allow external triggering. Shouldn't be required for what you want.
Your problem is more then likely that your midi thru device is doing what it supposed to, passing the midi data thru to the JP.
In Cubase, try this:
a) File -> Preferences
b) Find the "Midi" page.
c) Untick "Midi Thru Active"
d) Report back
Failing all that, see the "Volume" knob in the bottom left corner of the JP?
Jul-24-2007 04:22
bbounce
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY
ok, i unticked the "midi thru active" in pref erences...still no dice. In fact doing that turned off all of my VSTs sounds as well...
Perhaps the problem is that my midi controller cannot act as a midi interface? any thoughts?
the volume knob is up btw =)
Jul-24-2007 04:47
Rusty O'Hara
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Here, Now
quote:
Originally posted by bbounce
Perhaps the problem is that my midi controller cannot act as a midi interface? any thoughts?
There is that potential.
What is it? Does it only have one midi out port?
quote:
Originally posted by bbounce the volume knob is up btw =)
Jul-24-2007 06:43
Eldritch
Eldritch Project
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Sweden
Connect your interface to the MIDI IN/OUT of the JP. And your controller to REMOTE KBD IN.
Jul-24-2007 12:25
Subtle
Subreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2002
Location: Urban Shakedown
quote:
Originally posted by Eldritch
Connect your interface to the MIDI IN/OUT of the JP. And your controller to REMOTE KBD IN.
Yes. MIDI controller should be set to REMOTE KBD IN on the 8080. I just wish it was the same on the Virus
