Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)?

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2011/03/02 18:30:27 (permalink)

Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)?

I have the DP full fingered bass loaded and the MIDI track shows the red bars at the top of the meter even if I turn it down all the way. Velocity shows from about 80-120 in PRV.
Anyone tell me why?
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Randy

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 18:34:14 (permalink)
    I was just noticing the same thing on the DP Full fingered Bass (not making that up) - but do not get it. Seems to cause no harm but why red with the velocity/volume turned down?

    It's almost as if it's signal indicator of sorts with nothing to do with the velocity/volume hmmm.
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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 18:47:39 (permalink)
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    I was just noticing the same thing on the DP Full fingered Bass (not making that up) - but do not get it. Seems to cause no harm but why red with the velocity/volume turned down?

    It's almost as if it's signal indicator of sorts with nothing to do with the velocity/volume hmmm.
    Hey...so not a dumb question...yay!
    I can't hear it clipping so I guess it's okay...BTW Larry, it's not just that bass that does this for me but also the (free) EWQL strings (separate instances of violins and cello).
    Thanks,
    Randy



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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 18:48:23 (permalink)
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    I have the DP full fingered bass loaded and the MIDI track shows the red bars at the top of the meter even if I turn it down all the way. Velocity shows from about 80-120 in PRV.
    Anyone tell me why?
    Thanks,
    Randy

    Rany,
     
    If you're talking about the meter on a MIDI track, that's not a "clipping" display - it's simply an "activity" display.
     
     

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 18:51:40 (permalink)
    On the midi tracks the red now just indicates midi activity.  Good for spotting when volume is to low and not registering.  The audio outputs are still the same indicating clipping.

    I am assuming this is as intended.  There was another thread earlier about it.

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 18:55:09 (permalink)
    If you're talking about the meter on a MIDI track, that's not a "clipping" display - it's simply an "activity" display.

     
    Yep, kinda makes you wonder why they made it red doesn't it? Volume is not usually problem in midi. Turn it up to 127 and forget about it.

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 19:44:47 (permalink)
    Well hell...I guess it turned out to be kind of a dumb question after all ...thanks guys! 

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 19:50:22 (permalink)
    MIDI can't clip. If you dislike the red activity indicator use non segmented meters.

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 20:06:37 (permalink)
    John


    MIDI can't clip. If you dislike the red activity indicator use non segmented meters.

    Thanks John, the red activity doesn't bother me at all now that I know what it is.

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    Re:Why is my MIDI clipping (could be a real dumb one here)? 2011/03/02 20:20:00 (permalink)
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