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Peace and well being to those of you with tender hearts.
And may the brave prosper.

The rug gets pulled from under your feet…

A thread hijacked to commend LiquidProj3ct’s preset design for CableGuys – Curve (especially ‘Hypnotic Arp’). Can’t wait to use it in a track.

Please disregard this post if I have mistaken the author’s identity.

Here are a couple of vids on YouTube:

MIDI file tutorial

MIDI file elements

Are you using a MIDI file containing only one instrument’s note sequence? These should be added to tracks within a configured arrangement.

More users will respond if this doesn’t answer your query 😉

When I had a Mac…
Metasynth
…gave me image based sound synthesis.

Many years have passed and finally I stumbled across…
SpectroBits VSTi for Windows.

@4mica wrote:

Here’s a link to a most awesome subtractive vst synth, the Abakos: http://www.hercsmusicsystems.com/old_index.html

‘Tis a beauty 4mica 😀

The generous developer Odo Synths with the lovely UnknownSynth and others.

@thcilnnahoj wrote:

When you move a fader and set it back to the original value in one action (not by right-click cancelling), it still creates an undo point, which is kind of a waste…?

I like this behaviour.
I can ‘enter current value’ at the edit position. Then, as any edit, have the option to undo.
Thank-you thcilnnahoj for being observant. 😀

@nikos wrote:

Is there a setting I missed to collect all audio files used in a project in the project’s folder?

No, currently that function doesn’t exist in Podium. I would like this implemented as it would be easier to share sample-heavy projects between users and workstations.

Here is a little info on sample management…

This is the ‘Project Start Page’ (please note the object highlighted in the ‘Contents – Arrangements, Sounds’ panel and it’s parent object – an arrangement called ‘pLINTH’). The object refers to an audio sample used in the arrangement and can be located anywhere on disk.

Double-click it and you’ll open the audio editor.

From the ‘File menu’ select ‘Save Sound As’ or ‘Export to Sound File’ and save the audio to your project folder (better still, create a subdirectory with the Arrangement name).

The object in the Contents panel will then link to your saved file. The bottom of the panel will display the object info.

Click the button I’ve circled….

…and you get the ‘Sound Properties’ dialogue.

This panel would be a good place for those ‘Save Sound As’ and ‘Export to Sound File’ commands too.

Please note that all bounced or recorded audio will be saved to a location reflecting the ‘project’>‘arrangement’>‘sound file.wav’ hierarchy.

@nikos wrote:

I know that Podium does not currently offer timestretching. What VST or external program do people use when they need that functionality?

There are many granular synth/samplers. My favourite (and free) of these is Shortcircuit. I strongly recommend using v1.1.2 over 2v0.5.1.
With this VST you can time-stretch, pitch-shift, beat-slice, modulate filters…etc. etc.

I hope this helps. 🙂

Hello Infinitoar,

@Infinitoar wrote:

Have support for enabling the use of the keyboard as a MIDI keyboard.**Freeware version**[like most DAW’s, no offense but even LMMS has it]

The developer has been given this request. Personally I think this would compromise the workflow, given that there are many functions tied to keyboard shortcuts. I’d get frustrated accidentally editing in the wrong mode. When working without a MIDI keyboard, however, I do pine for this.

@Infinitoar wrote:

…rendering and final mixdown or exporting…where it does NOT include the “popping” sound…

I’ve noticed these artefacts and can’t work out why. The CPU meter doesn’t indicate an overload. It happens during playback of this Project I wrote on my system, though renders clean. I thought it related to my patch design or audio card latency setting – ’till I read your post.

@Infinitoar wrote:

-Export to MP3 option. With of course more options such as Bitrate and others**Paid version only**

+1
The developer has this on his ‘To Do’ list so will inevitably be implemented.
The extra step of loading audio editing software to convert wav to mp3 is cumbersome. I prefer the mp3 format when sharing my tracks online or listening to them on a portable device.

@Infinitoar wrote:

A built in timed auto “backup” save, just in case the program crashes, when reopened it will tell you that it crashed and do you wish to restore from the “backup” that was saved.

+1
There have been a couple of occasions I’ve corrupted a project file during a crash. Note that opening a project without enabling the power button (option in preferences) is a good way to troubleshoot. Think of it like booting up Windows in ‘Safe Mode’.

@Infinitoar wrote:

…auto-update option…

The developer has considered FTP through Podium and cites complexity as a hindrance.
Currently you can log in and click on ‘Watch this topic’ in this forum to be sent an email when an update becomes available.

@Infinitoar wrote:

…Podium.[It is a AWESOME FREAKING PROGRAM…

+1
And improves with frequent updates.

@Infinitoar wrote:

…I was so close to giving up on making music…

Don’t punish yourself for MAGIX’ ineptitude. Podium is here to rescue.
BTW have you visited KVR? It’s a great portal for vst resources.

Thank you for writing an honest and thorough appraisal of Podium. 🙂