ZynewaveSo does this mean that it is only hyper-threading causing the problem, and real dual-core systems are generally fine?
As I understand it, the latest version that Conquistador and I tested was working fine for Acousmod on his HT system. He just needed verification that it also worked on dual core systems.
Zynewaveis there anyway in Podium currently to paint, as in drag out multiple copies of a midi or audio file like ACID Pro?
Not as a single event that contains repeated copies of the MIDI or audio. The fastest way to append multiple copies of a sequence event, is to select the event, and then press and hold the insert key until you have enough.
ZynewaveAt the moment you have a scalpel tool, however, would it be possible to implement the opposite and incorporate a stitching tool
Select two or more sequence events on the same track, and use the “Merge” edit/context menu.
ZynewaveI just tested here, and changing a program name with the “Name…” button does not change the corresponding program name in other instances of the plugin.
What plugin are you experiencing this with? Does it happen with other plugins too?
ZynewaveI put JamStix on a track, select ‘Free Jam’, and activate loop in Podium. Playback over several minutes does not seem to do anything to available memory. Should I do something special in Jamstix to set it up the way you use it? Maybe email me your project file with your setup.
ZynewaveThe Podium CPU indicator tells how much time was spent in the audio processing thread. The CPU may be running 100% doing other stuff, like updating the UI, but since the audio thread is high priority it will get whatever CPU it requires, and the UI will just have to wait. There may be other high priority stuff running on your machine, in which case they may block out the audio thread long enough to cause a pop (buffer underrun).
ZynewaveCan somebody that have a dual processor (I have only a HT) make a try to confirm ?
I tested it on my Pentium D system. When loading the plugin it displays several warning messages about unregistered Synthedit modules. After dismissing the dialogs, I added two instances of the plugin to the surround example project. I encountered no problems. I recorded automation by dragging the “donuts” 😛 and playback was ok.
ZynewaveAny reason why there were/are issues with clicks and pops anyway while automating this plug? Simply unavoidable or just too early in the development of the plug so far to remove completely?
I’ve minimized the artifacts when changing room dimensions, but I don’t plan on improving it further. That would require a lot of work and would also require more CPU power when parameters are changed. I think I’ve done enough to allow room modifications during preset design without having to turn down the output. Some of the Reverb plugins I’ve tried produce LOUD noises when changing parameters.
ZynewaveI could not really here any distortion having heard it. Maybe a higher quality file might sound different.
Maybe distortion is the wrong word. There are obvious clicks/pops when the room size is automated.
Zynewaveat least it has that TC Electronics clarity when it comes to buttons and text in my opinion. Think EQsat.
Just for the record: I had nothing to do with the EQsat plugin you linked to. In fact I never worked on the design of plugins at TC. I was involved with the design of the TC Icon editor for the System 6000, from which individual algorithm editor pages has since been ported to Powercore plugins.
ZynewaveI have downloaded the latest Jamstix demo, and I will look into it one of the coming days. I’ve got my head wrapped around another fun new feature which I would like to wrap up first.
Zynewave@hitman8081 wrote:
frits the question has come up several times about developers not realy using there own software and being lazy about ergonomics and such. do you yourself use podium as your main daw?
Is that a trick question? 😆
Yes, I do use Podium as my main and only DAW. If I were happy using any of the other sequencer packages on the market, I would have given up developing Podium a long time ago, and spent the time making music instead.
ZynewaveThanks for your suggestions hitman.
You have a point about specialized icon images for the objects. So far the icons only distinguish between the object types. I intend to add different images that illustrate the configuration/usage of each object. I just haven’t found time to do it yet.
Zynewavewhen i load a vsti synth and load a patch thru the synths default preset editor albino or vanguard works fine. but when i chnage presets in any softsynth as soon as i press a key in the pianoroll the synth changes back to the original preset
Ahh, this is an oversight in the new preset system. The plugin program reverts to the original because the original is assigned as an object on the track. I should change it so that program selection made in the plugin editor will also change the object assigned on the track. I always use the Podium preset panel to change programs, so this problem has escaped me so far. I’ll fix it for one of the next releases. Until then you can either change the program in the preset panel, or do what xis23 suggested.
Zynewavepart of the use of EZdrummer is to drag MIDI files from the VST instrument browser into a MIDI track on the host sequencer
This is on the plan. Currently you can only drag MIDI files from the Podium list file browser.
and can then drag MIDI onto a sequence object. After that you drag the sequence created onto the relevant track in the Arrangement
No need to import the MIDI file as a sequence object manually. You can drag the MIDI file directly on a track, provided that the MIDI file contains a single sequence of notes or controller data.