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ZynewaveKeymaster(resize the object list for those trying to get it!)
Yes, forgot to mention that. When creating new list windows the default width is set to show the file panel by default. Those of you who have opened the list window in previous Podium versions will still have a narrow list window as the window size is stored in the setup file.
Could double clicking on the folder path bring up the folder dialog as well? Just an idea.
Good idea.
ZynewaveKeymasterMIDI file export is on the plan.
when you freeze or bounce a track, where is the audio data stored when you save the song file?
The audio files are by default stored in the same folder as the project file. An option to store audio files into separate subfolders for each arrangement is on the plan.
The song file only contains pointers to the audio data, correct?
Correct.
ZynewaveKeymasterSeems like ages to me since the last release, so I decided to release this version even though some work is still required on the file explorer panel. Most importantly the capability to drag files directly onto tracks, without having to import the files first. This is what I will be working on next.
ZynewaveKeymaster- New file explorer panel in list windows.
ZynewaveKeymasterI’ve been thinking about implementing selection of multiple tracks, but it will take a bit of work to do this, so it will have to wait a while.
To organize tracks into groups, you use the ‘Increase/decrease group level’ menus in the track context popup menu, or use the Ctrl+’Plus’ or Ctrl+’Minus’ keyboard shortcuts. If you want to shift the group level of an entire track sub tree, you just collapse the group before using the increase/decrease commands on the top track in the group.
ZynewaveKeymasterNot exactly sure what you mean with looping MIDI sequences. If you mean a way to repeat a MIDI pattern within a single sequence event just by dragging the sequence event larger, then the answer is no.
If you have a short phrase or beat that you want to repeat, you can create phantom sequence events. Phantom events refer to the same sequence, so edits performed on the sequence will be active on all the events referring to the sequence. You can create phantom events by starting a normal drag operation of a sequence event, and then holding the control key when dropping the event. The mouse cursor should show a ‘+’ symbol when control key is held.
ZynewaveKeymasterHave you placed an audio event on the master track? Use the pencil tool, click and drag to create and size an audio event.
ZynewaveKeymasterThanks for the encouraging words Alphonse 🙂
I have sent you an email reply on the video.
1. The ability to cut at bit rates of 24 and 32
What you want is probably the option to set the default bit depth that Podium should use when creating new sounds. Just to clarify; Podium already supports any bit depth from 8 to 32 bit fixed point. Support for floating point wave files is on the plan.
Would be nice to see you implement an “FX bussing system”
Yeah, I sense this is an important feature for a lot of people. I will get to it within a month or so.
ZynewaveKeymasterYou can email me at the address written on the contact page.
I’m guessing it’s probably Sampkletank specific.
I’m guessing/hoping that too 😉
ZynewaveKeymasterI’ve never experienced that myself, and would like to know if anyone can duplicate this behaviour with other plugins. I have tried the SampleTank Free plugin a long time ago and found it to be somewhat unreliable.
Are you automating levels or other parameters for the instruments in question?
ZynewaveKeymasterGlad you like the program Alphonse.
How do you automate “MUTES”?
The only things so far that you can automate in the Podium mixer engine is level and pan (apart from device parameters). As I see it automating mutes would just be an alternative way of automating level to silence and back again. I was hoping that I didn’t have to add a separate parameter for this. I try to a certain extent to limit the choices that a user faces when working with the arranging and mixing.
Also, once that controller data is written and viewable, are you able to select it, add points along the line, and fine tune it?
You can always open the curve editor and do your editing there. I assume you mean if it is possible to edit the curve within the arrangement editor. The answer is no, but in the distant future I intend to add support for editing curve points directly on the curve sequence events shown on the tracks.
Any chance of implementing DXI support?
Not on the plan. Some time ago I made a decision to go with VST, and to skip DirectX support. It would take a lot of time to add DX support, and this would only be a benifit once the Podium userbase grows considerably. I would probably implement Rewire support before considering DX.
can anyone recommend a suite of quality VST effects plugins?
I don’t know what your standard for ‘quality’ is, but if you don’t have a large palette of VST effects, be sure to check out the free classic series by http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com. With regards to reverbs I aim a little higher though. As I put a lot of emphasis on UI design in addition to sound quality, I am impressed with the http://www.spinaudio.com Roomverb M2 plugin. Also the free SIR reverb is an interesting plugin, depending on taste.
ZynewaveKeymasterIf you right click on a sound object in the browser or in the object list window, you should find the ‘properties’ menu. If you right click on the audio events in the arrangement editor, you should find the ‘Sound properties’ menu. This should produce this dialog, where you can set the bit depth for the individual sound file.
ZynewaveKeymasterIf you are using a monotimbral synth, then you can use the same mapping for both MIDI and audio routing, and Podium will then automatically compensate for latencies in the audio and MIDI interfaces. Take a look at the ‘Yamaha AN1x’ library file to see how a monotimbral synth can be configured with a single mapping.
If you use multitimbral synths, then you need to work with separate mappings for audio and MIDI channels and thus the association between audio and MIDI is broken, and latency compensation is not performed. I’ve been thinking about this. What I need to do is implement a global instance number for the hardware mappings, similar to the instance number used in multitimbral plugin mappings. This instance number is what enables Podium to link together different mappings for the same device and perform proper latency compensation. I’ll add it to the future list.
If this does not explain your problem, then mail me the project file so I can verify your setup.
ZynewaveKeymasterHow do I load a second, third, ect… VSTI, and send different tracks to those VSTIs?
Use the Project Wizard to import all the plugins you want to use in a project. Once this is done, you have access to the plugins in the track inspector map panel. Select the track you want a plugin on, and double click the mapping, or drag the mappings to the tracks. If you are doing this on the imported MIDI file, you furthermore need to indent the plugin tracks so they are subtracks of the master track (use the ‘increase group level’ track menu).
Also, is bit rate for audio recording selectable? If so, where’s it hidden
Bit depth or sample rate? The default sample rate is set in the interfaces dialog. The sample rate can be set for each arrangement in the arrangement properties dialog. By default new sounds are created at 16 bit. If you want to change that you can do so in the sound properties dialog. This reminds me that I should implement a setting for default bit depth that will be used when creating new sounds. ‘ll go add that to the future list.
ZynewaveKeymasterSounds great Alphonse, glad to to have your support 8)
Yeah I remember trying Bars & Pipes. The UI didn’t appeal to me though. I was more fond of the MusicX sequencer (not sure if I remember the name right).