Multiple outputs for JS2

Hi Rob

Check out this video. He is using Reaper, but it should be the same thing in Music Creator. I haven't tried it yet, but I want to do the same thing.

http://stash.reaper.fm/1360/JS%2BReaper.avi

Annette

I'm going to try it now. But if you look at the video, when he selects the kit, there is a little green down arrow. That is where he selects the multiple outputs. So, I think it should work.

Annette

Never mind. It was working. I just had to play it from the MC midi track.

I wasn't successful in loading separate tracks. I've posted it on the Jamstix forum, so I'll let you know if I get it.

Annette

I think you do Rob. I was just reading about it on the Jamstix forum. Also I read this:

"We have had several users wondering why their multiple output kit is all routed to #1 only. If that happens to you, look at the mixer and UNcheck 'Downmix'. Downmix can be very useful when using a host that doesn't support multiple outputs (or not easily). It is also useful when one needs separate EQ/comp settings but not multiple outputs in the host."

Going to try this next.

Annette

Thanks Robo I'll try that. Do you think you could just explain the 'aux' and 'sends' thing a little bit more? I've heard of sends but don't know how or why to use them.

Sorry to be a pain
Cheers

Ahhh Greg that explains a lot!

Ok! Here we go. I will post this in a step by step format.
Note: You my have to close Jamstix and re-open for all to sync up

Step 1
Open a new project in DAW, use normal, blank or what ever. Using blank maybe less confusing for this step by step. Once you get it to work it will make more since when you want to set it up in other projects.

Step 2
Insert a synth and pick Jamstix 2 as your synth.
A dialog box will open (Insert Soft Snyth Options) in the list of create these tracks section put a check mark in these boxes (Midi Source, Synth Track Folder, All Synth Audio Outputs Stereo)
Also make sure the synth property page has a check mark in it as well.
Press OK

Step 3
After pressing OK in step 2 the DAW should have created 8 audio tracks and 1 midi track for a total of nine tracks. If it did not, don't worry we will get to that.
Ok Jamstix should be open as well showing the quick start page. Just to keep this simple we are going to select one of the quick start options (pick the one labeled Jam Session Rock) and press the load button.
Now the main edit or song window of Jamstix should be on the screen.
You should be able to see that it has loaded Charlie as the drummer and custom rock as the style.
Also make sure that Jamstix is set to (JAM-NO INPUT)
You should now be able to press play to make sure you have sound coming from Jamstix.
I pressed play and nothing happened, no sound? Ok go to global and make sure you un-check stop at project end and press play again to see if it has sound now.

Step 4
We should now have sound from Jamstix. What! It still is only showing output on track 1
Lets fix that
In Jamstix click on the text labeled kit.
You should now have the kit screen showing for Jamstix
Across the top are the labels ( LOAD- SAVE- INSTALL PACK- (DOWN ARROW)- CACHE- LOW MEM)
Click on the down arrow
This will display 5 different output settings. We are going to use Set output routing 8 for this work thru.
After you have selected Output Routing 8 try pressing play again.
If all went well you should now have movement on all 8 tracks.
Solo each track and label them kick, Snare, hi-hat and so on.
Have fun and hope this helps

Thanks Robo,

I made it to step 2, so I am improving. I only get 5 tracks, but I can't find "Synth Track Folder" anywhere. Everything else is fine.

I hope I'm not frustrating you too much. I am trying.

Anut

EDIT: Oops nevermind. Just read step 3 to not worry about it. I guess I should read it all before I try it. I learned that in school I think many moons ago.

I can't find "global" anywhere???

She did not need gloal, she had the midi track for the JS setup routed to the midi ports and not JS.

ORIGINAL: Thatsastrat

You can find the global settings in MC4 by clicking on options in the menu bar on MC4 and scroll down and select global. THe menu bar is on the top of the program window
[File - Edit - Process - Views - Insert -Transport - Go - Tracks - Tools - Options - Windows - Help]

ORIGINAL: Nutty

I can't find "global" anywhere???

I was looking for it in Jamstix...so that would explain the problem! I also thought the play button was in Jamstix instead of MC 4. I guess I just don't have the natural instincts for this, but I still love writing music and I will get one song out using MC 4 if it kills me (hopefully it won't harm anyone here that has been so kind in walking me throught this stuff). I'm really good at writing regulations and legislation though. Honestly. You would think I would be able to wrap my head around this stuff. Maybe I over anyalize??????

Oh well, I'll keep on pluggin and strummin'. Thanks again everyone for your help.

Anut

I appreciate that Thatsastrat,

I just feel like a dweeb for not getting it. I'm pretty new to all this stuff and not technolgically gifted. But, I will try again to get it.

It was very kind of you for doing that.

Thanks.

Annette

I'm not sure you want me to answer that! I'm going to try it again tonight and see if I can wrap my head around it with Thatsastrat and Robo's instructions. I was getting confused I think by looking in JS what was actually in MC. Just shows my inexperience. Were you able to get into Motown? We could meet up in chat maybe if I get stuck. It would save you a lot of work for nothing.

Thanks.

Annette

Aye!

Okay, I'm in. I just didn't want to be the only one!! I take up enough of everyones time now as it is. I don't want to take take advantage of everyones kindness. I'm a little slower grasping some of this stuff.

Thanks for doing this Bob. I'll still play around with it in the meantime so I can at least be more conversant hopefully.

Annette