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[Answered] Density of Controller Events...

Hi Peeps 
 
I'm still using X2 I'm afraid, so perhaps things have moved on a bit...
 
I normally record my Controller Events (pitch wheel, mod wheel etc.) in real time.
 
Today, I want to draw modulation wheel events directly within the PRV.
 
When I select the straight line draw tool I select within the controller area and click my left mouse button. The draw function begins and I can draw a straight line between two points. I then let go of the mouse button and a series of controllers are drawn.
 
My "problem" is, the events drawn include every value , incremented by 1, between the two points I select. This creates a lot of events... Too many in my view, although I am sure that my system can handle it. But I know, from looking at my mod wheel controllers that are recording in real time, that such a high resolution is not required...
 
I could have sworn that there was a way of either specifying the resolution (number) of events drawn. Or at least a way of "thinning" them out somehow.
 
I've checked the Sonar X2 help file and it states:-

When you use the Draw tool, the speed with which you drag the mouse determines the density of controller events. To insert a larger number of controller events with relatively small changes in value, move the mouse slowly. To insert a smaller number of controller events with relatively large changes in value, drag the mouse quickly.

 
The thing is, this doesn't work... It doesn't matter how slow or fast I move my mouse, it still draws controller events in increments of 1.
 
I have seen a CAL script called "Thin Controller Data" and it seems to work, and I will use this for now, but I thought I ask the question, just in case there is an easier way or reducing the number of events drawn.
 
 
cheers
 
andy 

 
post edited by synkrotron - 2015/05/31 11:16:24

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Re: Density of Controller Events... 2015/05/31 03:29:37 (permalink)
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I could have sworn that there was a way of either specifying the resolution (number) of events drawn. Or at least a way of "thinning" them out somehow.
 
I have seen a CAL script called "Thin Controller Data" and it seems to work, and I will use this for now, but I thought I ask the question, just in case there is an easier way or reducing the number of events drawn.
 


The "Thin Controller Data.cal" is the  method I use to thin controllers.  In fact I have made a multi purpose Studioware Panel that I have added this function to as a button.  If you are unable to create Studioware Panels, then you could always simply map a keystroke combination to run "Thin Controller Data.cal"
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Re: Density of Controller Events... 2015/05/31 05:23:32 (permalink)
Hi promidi,
 
I've only ever used StudioWare panels for controlling external MIDI devices.
 
I'll have a look into that.
 
thanks
 
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Re: Density of Controller Events... 2015/05/31 09:08:04 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby synkrotron 2015/05/31 11:15:49
Have you tried drawing with Snap/Smart grid turned on?

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Re: Density of Controller Events... 2015/05/31 11:02:40 (permalink)
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Have you tried drawing with Snap/Smart grid turned on?




Ah... No, I hadn't, but I have now 
 
Thanks 

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