AC-7 Core and new iPad. Works, but questions please

This worked, using instructions found in various threads here. Installation was easy, but how come I have to specify VS-700 as the Control Surface in SONAR X1, rather than Mackie Control?

Ok I use the Ac7 Core, it's getting popular around here, Sonar def has to be in makie mode in control surfaces.  I'm a liitle confused are you trying to contol a hardware fader as well.

Let me know, will be gone for an hour or two but will check in with you to see how you are going.

Peace Ben

Also, I just discovered a user forum for SONAR and the AC-7 Core, at http://saitara.freeforums.org/sonar-f10.html

  I use AC-7 on my iPad 1 and also have a Projectmix I/O with X1d. I have two Mackie Controls setup - 1 for the Projectmix which is set to "Projectmix Control Surface" and 1 for AC-7 which is set to "audiopc" (the name of my computer) as indicated in rptMidi. I'm running the iPad over wireless. With the exception of controlling third-party plugins, it works well. I mostly use AC-7 as a wireless remote when I track vocals from the booth. Let me know if you have any questions and when I get home this evening I'll see if I can address them while in the studio.

Yes, deleting the Tranzport as a control surface seems to have fixed the app's performance.

Things seem to be working very well now!

After using it a bit more, I have found it to be a wonderful tool for replacing my Tranzport.
 
Two questions, please.
 
1. Sometimes I start SONAR X1d and the app doesn't connect, so I go into the SONAR Preferences, Control Surface and notice that there is a blank entry for Input where it should say StudioPC (my computer's name) as it does for output. In other words, it loses the input device.
 
I should point out I am just beginning to use this setup, and in the meantime, I frequently run other music programs such as Adobe Audition and Band in a Box. If it always required that I have to go to Control Surface and re-select my computer as the input device, I could understand, but sometimes it works without doing that.  Any suggestions why it is not always staying connected?
 
2. I registered on the forum for Saitara Software, and found a thread inquiring whether there was a user guide. A helpful poster directed us to the Help in SONAR for the Mackie Control Surface. I found and read that, but this help raises more questions than it answers because I cannot find a diagram of the AC-7 Core screen and a description of each button. Does this exist?   I would be willing to write such a guide once I figure out the secret handshake.
 
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I've got it working... tho not everything...

The transport controls are working...

when I first installed it the faders were working. I was trying to get the meters to display and pressed oa few buttons... Now the faders don't work... and something strange is going on with the banks? When I try mute/solo, it's not affecting the track indicated, but it does seem to be functioning for something???

any ideas would be helpful...

Thanks...
Keni

Ok when that happens or if you can't see the input just reclick the input that you usually use.  It can be a bit messy I hope I understood your question properly.

We are talking about the midi input yea, if so follow my advice.

Also have a look at V-Control free version, the pro version costs 50 bucks but the free version will give you transport controls and it is much less buggy.  Give it a try.

Any more questions, jusk ask.

Ben

joakes


How did you get V-Control to work, Ben ? Out of the box so to speak ? I can't get ney-fi to "see" my PC.

I know Bonjour is working ok cos AC7 works great. The v-control guy has given me some hints, but so far zilch. 39€ for nowt, so far.

So did you do any tweaking or such like to get it going ?

Cheers,
Jerry

Give me until the morning Jerry, knocking off, dinner time.  I will help you then.
Ok Peace Ben

Thanks Ben.

The problem is getting ney-fi to "see"" my PC. On the iPad the computer name is repoted as being 'None', whereas it should report it as JerrysPC, as per rtpmidi.

Sonar recognises V-control as a midi device., which i then set up as a Mackie controller, as per AC7 yada yada.

The mackie just says 'connecting' and does nothing, even if you go away, have a pint and go back agin.

What i really need to know is if you did any specific tweaks or just ran it out of the box ?

I'm currently in discusions with the guy who wrote the programme, he reckons Bonjour isn't working. I know it is cos i can get AC7 to work no problem,

Cheers,
Jerry

This is a long shot and I'm going to be at work all day so I wont be able to help until tommorow.

Before I' am going to ask a dumb question, all my equipment is in storage so it makes life hard.

Dumb question, you do press the Ney-Fi button in the neryik folder so when you look at the running programs you see a blue with N in it??

Ok failing that, downlaod a program called midi-ox, this will show you if you are reciving any midi controller messages.

Also run a program called Midi-Yoke, it may just help the computer go Oh!!!

http://www.midiox.com/

You will find both tools here.

Failing that and let me know if this doesn't work I will work through the issue with you.

You have gone into midi and turned ney-fi on as in and out as well, yea.

Let me know and I will help you as much as I can over the next day or so.

Neb

So Jerry did we fix the problem??

Let me know so I can work through with you, I should have most of my stuff tomorrow and this will help.
 
Neb

no, once I figured out I had to click Ney-Fi as my midi in/ot it worked out the box.

Let me know when you get back and I will try and help you, maybe we will set up some sort of skype link and I will try and help that way ok.

Peace Neb

... or try V-Control... - it has also feature of visual connection with PC

I have an idea of what Jerry may be doing wrong but since he is gone for a few day's wont know if it works.

Rest assured guy's this program does work, it works better than AC7 Core, craps all over Behringer and any controller in the $2000 price bracket.

I have the free version and when I can afford to get the "real" one I will be getting it, it does work so don't be nervous nellies on this.

If anyone has any problems let me know and I will do my best to help.

Now Andrew bout that prize
 
PS Firebeard I'm not sure what your problem is explain it better, if it's about wireless, you can pick up a router for 60 bucks and your off.
 
Peace Neb