MIDI Designer Q&A - Recent questions in Defect (Is this broken?)

Getting wi-fi disconnected often now - and reconnecting doesn't work

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:13:02 +0000

Something I've been noticing since MDX (didn't seem to happen in Beta). Never had much a problem in the past, but now I get wi-fi disconnected frequently. Disconnecting and reconnecting manually in the Config - Connections dialogue doesn't work, even though the connection is ticked. I have to shut down/re-start MDX.

This could be due to other issues, but it seems too coincidental to not mention it.

BUG: Cannot Review via "Review Now" Popup on macOS

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:01:39 +0000

Occasionally, when starting up MDP2 in macOS, a popup appears asking to rate MIDI Designer on the App Store. "Submit" is not operational. I would like to give it 5 stars, but have to settle for Not Now.

This issue existed since the beginning of MDP2 on macOS.

Label edit issue in Mac OS cause and workaround

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:10:46 +0000

In the past I reported about the problem editting labels in Mac OS. I have identified the cause and have a workaround. It is explained in the attached video.

Image Manager "Apply" is missing.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:43:29 +0000

I have run across a bug using the Image Manager. When selecting an image from Add Image, there is no option shown to Apply the Image to the Image Files. As a result, the image is not saved – unless you tap the white bar at the upper right corner. I found this out by trial and error. Perhaps the text is missing or it is white text and not visible on the white bar.

I have a 3^rd Generation 11” iPad M1 Pro with SW 15.3.1. I have MDP 2 with version 2.311.

Don

MDP2 fails to load/crash after on update ios 13.5.1 ipad air2 ?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:53:27 +0000

Well that is annoying. Just starting to edit on a recent purchase of kawai k1.MDP2 Was working fine but updated the app , although had to delete and reinstall and now wont load / crash. Hard reset the ipad but still wont load. Please fix ?

Ios 13.5.1 Ipad air2

MDP2 ignores incoming (and doesn't log outgoing) F2/F3 messages

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:35:43 +0000

I was troubleshooting why my layout's Song Select control wasn't responding to MIDI feedback, and noticed that MDP2:

appears to block incoming MIDI system common messages for "Song Select" (F3H ssH) and "Song Position Pointer" (F2H vvH vvH)
never logs F2/F3 messages in either direction
doesn't even log MIDI that StreamByter sends in response to F2/F3 messages

	MDP2 Controls	In MDP2 log?	Triggers StreamByter rules?
Outgoing F2/F3	Send	No	Yes (also not in MDP2 log)
Incoming F2/F3	Don't Receive	No	No (or maybe it's just not logged)

When Saving a Layout, the cursor is missing in the filename

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:41:59 +0000

When saving a layout, recently the blinking cursor has been missing. It is present when editing a Label name (see Image 1). If I want to edit the filename I have to guess where it's at after tapping in the Save box. Then use the delete key to determine where it's actually at.

I have MDP 2, Version 2.181, build 210222!.

How do I Add a photo to Image Manager?

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 03:26:50 +0000

I did it before, but can't do it again. When I open Image Manager and select Add Image, my photo library opens. I am asked to select an album, then to Pick Photos. The window indicates <Loading... When I tap on an image, a red circle 1 appears. My only choice at this point is what?? I wait up to 5 minutes, Loading never goes away. I can only select Done. Then MDP closes. when I open MDP and look for the image in Image Manager to add it to the Image Panel, it is not there??? I will wait for 15 minutes. Will Loading... ever go away? Why does MDP close? That don't seem normal.

Jump To Page Button Throws Bank Error For One Big Page Destination

Mon, 11 May 2020 18:47:06 +0000

Hi I wonder if there is an issue with "One Big Page" and "Change Banks Together" if using "Jump To Page" buttons?

If I use a MDP2 button to "Jump To Page" where the target/ destination page is "One Big Page"> then, same Bank is loaded for right and left bank and MDP2 "Set a different bank on left or right side" error is thrown. This happens whether "Change Banks Together" is activated or not and whether I use bank page tabs or jump to page buttons. The tabs do work as expected if I haven't used a jump to page button before setting the correct different banks.

Scenario:

1- One Big Page on Banks 1 & 5: tabs work as normal;

2- press Jump To Page button with One Big Page target= "Set a different bank on left or right side" error:

3- tabs and Jump To Page buttons BOTH now throw "Set a different bank on left or right side" error with every subsequent control touch.

4- to get tabs working correctly again: manually set right bank. If navigate to One Big Page again with a Jump To Page button "Set a different bank on left or right side" again

MDP2 version: 2.131_ Build 200213

6th Gen ipad 9.7 running iOS 13.1.2

Some steps I carried out worth mentioning:

I did the "Move Banks 2-4-6 to 5-6-7 command twice. Then I moved some pages around; I moved my bank 2 pages to bank 5.

I am creating a few remote controls for Lexicon PCM80/81 algorithms (there are 43 algorithms). In order to accommodate the SysEx ID conflicts programmed into the PCM, my idea has been to port PCM80/81 algorithm diagrams to MDP2 pages with Jump To Page buttons to target pages with similar parameters whose SuysEx are different for similar controls . The diagrams are far too complicated for a half page, so I am using One Big Page. Also, I have cut my One Big Page diagrams in half, which allows controls on both sides without the panel forever on top of the controls making them inaccessible.

I am happy to share the work in progress job if that helps...Maybe I just corrupted the layout?

Aftertouch being filtered out?

Sun, 10 May 2020 12:47:33 +0000

I'm trying to add a feature to a Layout that requires the use of channel aftertouch, but MD is not receiving aftertouch messages.

Looking at the log it would appear that aftertouch is not making it through to MD, yet I *know* that aftertouch is in the MIDI data being sent.

Even StreamByter isn't helping me out this time - I tried to remap the incoming AT messages to a controller that MD recognises, but I can't get any response at all, so I guess the AT messages aren't reaching SB either.

The slider I've created doesn't seem to send out AT messages either.

I see a question asked about this back in 2012, and that it was coming in 1.3.8. Was it ever implemented? Or has it been broken some time after that release?

I'm always open to it being something dumb I'm doing!

Streambyter delay confuses MD layout

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:10:46 +0000

My Prophet 12 sends, whenever I perform the Write operation, the whole sound program as a long row of NRPN messages. The controls in my MD layout also work with NRPN. Since all controls are set to MIDI Receive, they should theoretically respond to the incoming 1024 messages. However they don´t.

If I turn a single knob on the synth, the layout will follow properly. So I think probably the 1024 messages come in too quickly.

Now I tried to put a delay to the incoming messages. I simply put BX = XX +D1000, this would give a whole second delay (just to be able to clearly see it). Still the layout responds without delay.

I tried a more complicated way by assigning the parameter and value bytes to variables, then block the incoming message and then send a new message using the variables (so basically the same what was coming in). It works as expected. Then I put a delay to the newly created message. Suddenly the controls in my layout do not respond, but instead the layout switches to another bank after a second or so. Looks like the delay confuses MD.

Any idea how to make it work? And what might be the problem with the unintended bank switching?

Some Midi menu options vanish temporarily

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:47:59 +0000

This is a minor item - has a work around as below.

While editing controls, when the green stay-open button is active, and on the midi page, if you move to a second control, the "No touch in play mode" and "Use vintage throttle" options vanish.

Work around - tap one of the other tabs, then return to the midi tab, and they reappear.

Using iPad mini on iOS 12.4.3. Have not tested on new iPad Pro with iPad OS, since I am waiting for all the necessary %^&*%% usb c cables to arrive to hook it into my rig.

App Crashes on Startup (iPhone, iOS 13)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:05:00 +0000

For a very small number of users, app hangs on startup and is non-responsive on iOS 12 and 13.

Config- About says 'MD 2.100 Build 190326' but more advanced features seem to work (ex panels) Help Upgrade

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:01:54 +0000

EX: If I can use the 'panels' feature why doesn't the Config - About say 2.9 ?

Is the unit upgraded or not? Confusing without an accurate Config - About panel

Maybe I've missed something?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

ALSO: How do I turn off the little hand and magnifying glass?

it's messing up my layouts.

MIDI Designer's knobs don't receive new values when changing preset on synth

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:04:20 +0000

Hello,

I'm using MIDI Designer on the Moog Minitaur, and while the knobs value is perfectly sent and received by both the iPad and the synth when rotating them directly, MD doesn't update its knobs when changing preset directly on the Minitaur.

Would anyone know if this can be fixed and how?

Thanks

Battery usage when asleep

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 16:26:27 +0000

I've noticed that if I leave MD running when the iPad is asleep, battery consumption is much higher than it is without MD running. Is this to be expected? I would have thought that when the iPad is asleep, the app should basically do absolutely nothing. Does it keep checking for MIDI interfaces or something like that?

I'm running MD version 2.98.1, IOS 12.1.

Is there a limit to nested controls? Specifically, Preset knobs?

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:35:21 +0000

I'm trying to configure a preset knob which controls other knobs that control buttons that control preset knobs, etc. When I try to add a sub-control to the preset knob, it won't let me do it because of a control loop, but there's no loop that I can detect. I can follow the parents of the preset knob up until they dead end. Is there some other reason I might get this error?

Knob with 'Send on Release Only' does not send any MIDI out on first 'touch'

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:47:11 +0000

In my layout I use a lot of knobs and sliders with the 'Send on Release' option enabled. When I launch MD (or just reload the layout) the very first value change (i.e. touch, move and release) on any of those controls does not send its MIDI out. It's only on the second value change when these controls begin to spit out their MIDI.

I have this 100% reproducible in the shipping v2.96.0 and in the current v2.97 beta.

Stream Byter and MD: No support for looped conditionals?

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 02:54:32 +0000

I am trying to send multiple Sysex messages in a loop via Stream Byter.

From the Stream Byter documentation it seems that I could use the +L flag to indicate that a condition is to execute in a loop. Unfortunately this results in an error when I try to install the Stream Byter Input rule:

ASS L01 = 0
            ASS L02 = 6
            IF L01 < 43 +L
                SND F0 43 L00 12 L01 ML02 F7
                MAT L02 = L02 + 1
                MAT L01 = L01 + 1
            END

Controls on panels cannot hide labels

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:00:09 +0000

I am having a problem hiding labels on controls on panels. I have an array of controls, in a matrix, say for EQ. Rather than labeling each individually, Low Gain, Mid Gain, etc., I was going to hide the labels then just label the top of the columns, Low, Mid-Low, Mid, Mid-High, etc., to make a less cluttered view.

But when I hide the label on the panel, all knobs show a label of "The Line" and all faders show a label of "Distortion 5".

Strangely, the change may hold for an edit or two, then the "The Line" or "Distortion 5" appears. And sometimes the first label in a panel does stay hidden.

I am using version 2.96.0, Build 180219.

Pictures below.

Not a critical error, since display only, and I have worked around it.

Midi bindings made from Midi Designer inside Beatmaker 3 or Modstep no longer function after MD is restarted?

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 05:56:25 +0000

I'm having a problem with Midi Designer 2 no longer triggering the bindings I set with it inside Beatmaker 3, and the same with Modstep, after Midi Designer is closed and restarted.

For example in Beatmaker 3, in the "Focus Actions Editor", I click on "Trigger Pad 1" (putting it into learn mode), then press the button in Midi Designer that I want to trigger Pad 1 with. The "Midi Binding" in Beatmaker 3 now reads "MIDI Designer Pro 2 Virtual Out: Chan. 4: NOTE 0(C-2)" and the button in Midi Designer is now triggering Pad 1 in Beatmaker and playing it's sound as it should. The problem is if Midi Designer is closed and reopened, the "Midi Binding" in Beatmaker for "Trigger Pad 1" now reads "<NOT CONNECTED>: Chan 4: NOTE 0 (C-2)" and no longer triggers Pad 1. No amount of restarting both apps or saving/loading Focus Actions templates changes the "<NOT CONNECTED>" message in the Midi Binding list. I have to redo the binding process to once again trigger Beatmaker Pad 1 from Midi Designer.

In Modstep I can use the midi learn button to make bindings for interface objects (mute button, track volume slider, etc.) from Midi Designer but they work only until I restart Midi Designer, then no longer function even though still listed in Modstep. I have to relearn them to regain CC remote functionality.

I do not have this problem with Beatmaker 3 and Modstep when I make the bindings from Genome Midi (sequencer app). Also, I do not have this kind of problem triggering interface elements in other apps (AUM, Genome Midi, Turnado, Beatmaker2) from MD even after restarting MD.

Is anybody successfully using MD to remote control Beatmaker 3 or Modstep?

Multi Stepper Via Buttons - No Longer Work

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:44:48 +0000

I wanted to create a stepper button to increment a control by 3, the procedure I followed was to create a Master (+3) button to control three (+1) buttons each of which was a Master (Stepper) to the control, each individual button will step the control as expected, however their Master (+3) button will only increment the control by 1, I then decided to download the example below, it would appear that it also will only increment by 1 (Instead of +20), is this by design (new) or a bug.

http://mididesigner.com/qa/3766/answer-to-slidergroup-step-control

Lenny

MIDI Receive over Bluetooth/USB unreliable in MDP2 2.9.0 Build 170512 ?

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:28:42 +0000

I have long suspected that I had issues with MDP2 and MIDI receive, this was put down to issues with 'IOS Core MIDI' however that would appear not to be the case. I performed some tests using MDP2, the tests where very simple, and used a Bluetooth Wireless Connection (Yamaha MD-BT01) to my iPad Mini 2 (iOS 10.3.2), I created a 'New Project' then turned on the 'MDP2 MIDI Event Log' I did nothing else other than monitor the MIDI Input, I had the VoiceLive3 Extreme set to Preset 115 then stepped (On the VL3X) to Preset 116, and monitored the MIDI Input, MDP2 failed in 7 out of 10 cases to register (In the log) the program change (Preset 116 - C0 73) I had noticed this earlier within my project when it failed to step from 115 to 116. I repeated this test with two other applications (MIDI Wrench & MF Monitor) both of which worked fine, I assume they use the same 'IOS Core MIDI', I had no other apps running during these tests, these are the outputs of all three apps:

<> Preset 116: # Using MIDI Wrench (Output from Log)      # Batch Of 10 tries - All Ok

Time.824 CC032 Value = 0 # Bank 0

Time.824 Pg Ch Value = 115 # Preset 116 (B0)

Time.824 CC115 Value = 0

Time.825 CC116 Value = 0

Time.825 CC110 Value = 64

Time.839 CC050 Value = 0

Time.840 CC021 Value = 0

Time.840 CC046 Value = 64

<> Preset 116: # Using MF Monitor (Via MIDImitr)      # Batch Of 10 tries - All Ok

CC032 Value = 0 # Bank 0

Prog Value = 115 # Preset 116 (B0)

CC115 Value = 0

CC116 Value = 0

CC110 Value = 64

CC050 Value = 0

CC021 Value = 0

CC046 Value = 64

<>Preset 116: # Using MDP2 (Output from Log)      # Batch Of 10 tries - 6-Ok, 7-Ok, 10-Ok

CC032 Value = 0 # B0 20 00

# Program Change - Missing (70% Of The Time) C0 73 #

CC115 Value = 0 # B0 73 00

CC050 Value = 0 # B0 32 00

CC021 Value = 0 # B0 15 00

CC116 Value = 0 # B0 74 00

CC110 Value = 64 # B0 6E 40

CC046 Value = 64 # B0 2E 40

I also tried the tests using USB and this proved to be equally unreliable.

If you need any more information or want me to test anything let know.

Thanks

Lenny

Master <--> Slave controls lose sync, sometimes out by 1

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:52:30 +0000

MIDI Designer Pro 2 - Rel 2.9.0 Build 170512

I had some issues with this so decided to set up a very simple test as follows:

Create two controls Crossfader + Knob set each for the range 0 to 255 (256 ticks), now set them up as Master/Slave, during a five minute test I could get them to lose sync by 1, they will recover but it will reoccur, it doesn't seem to matter which is the master, however for my test the Knob was set to be the master.

Lenny

One Time Low Memory Warning in 'Play Mode' becoming more frequent 16GB iPad mini 2 (IOS 10.3.2)

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:56:08 +0000

MIDI Designer Pro 2 Version 2.9.0 Build 170512

I did try to reply to my previous post but it appears now to be Hidden, and not allowing a reply.

Midi Designer Team - Previous response:
Hey there, as far as I know, leaks are only occurring in Design Mode, though the crash may happen in Play Mode. So if you were to force-quit MD and then launch and never enter Design Mode, you should be fine.
On the other hand, the Mini 2 has 50% as much RAM as the iPad Air 2... so that's another way to solve the problem for you (as we endeavor to find a fix). Thanks

My Previous Reply:

My understanding was that the app would run without issue on the iPad Mini 2, so I see no need to buy an iPad Air 2 not that I can afford one anyway. I was disappointed that the 'Memory Issue' was not considered important enough to be fixed in the recent release.

<> My Latest Test Results 07/06/2017

These tests where carried out using the following rules:

    Both WiFi & BT Off
    No other apps running
    MDP in 'Play Mode' only (Never entered 'Design Mode' at any time)
    On a couple of tests I did re-boot the iPad to see if it made any difference.
    The test pass consisted of no more than page navigation through the layout, using
     super+sub buttons (workaround for 'Jump to Page' not working in OBP+MBT mode).

        Pass 1:    3 mins to One Time Low Memory Warning
        Pass 2:    3 mins to One Time Low Memory Warning
        Pass 3:    2 mins to One Time Low Memory Warning
        Pass 4:    2 mins to One Time Low Memory Warning
        Pass 5:    2 mins to One Time Low Memory Warning

What can I say, it did not take me long to replicate the problem in 'Play Mode' I'm sure given time a crash will follow. I am quite happy to accept your very kind offer of an iPad Air 2 :-) or.... just let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

Lenny

'Make Similar' Button not maintaining the (Display Version) Classic colour

Mon, 29 May 2017 16:59:54 +0000

When using make similar from a button set to 'Classic' the color is not transferred, even though it still shows its setting as Classic it displays as Glow, only fix is to reset the color (Classic->Glow->Classic).

Lenny

LAST PAGE - Not working correctly ?

Sun, 07 May 2017 10:27:28 +0000

This issue might only relate to OBP+MBT and may already be covered in previous 'Jump To Page' issues, but I thought I would include it just in case. I have a generic help page that I want to access from various places in my project and then return to the origin, this is an example of what actually happens:

OBP+MBT Both Set.

Origin: B4P1+B8P1 --> B1P3+B5P3 <Last Page> --> B4P3+B5P3
Origin: B2P2+B6P2 --> B1P3+B5P3 <Last Page> --> B2P3+B5P3

Thanks

Lenny

2.9.0 (201704271122): MIDI Off->On "On" +10 Inc Button

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:20:18 +0000

I cannot dup it every time.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ez0txgdes0f7gbh/File%20Apr%2027%2C%203%2012%2004%20PM.mov?dl=0

Using an iPhone 6 w/ iOS 10.3.1

Start on 3

13, 23, 33, ,28, 23, 33, 43, 38, 33, 43, 53, 48,58, eyc

Momentary button stays active when in a button group

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:36:35 +0000

im trying to make a simple controller that changes a cc controller's value to a note. When the value changes a note on then off is generated which corresponds to the controller vaue.

I have created a slider with has 12 buttons as subgroup. The buttons are set to momentary. By changing the value of the slider i can select each of the buttons which then are associated with generating a midi note on/off. This was very easy but ...

The last button selected never disactivates (definitely selected as momentary) and so Im left with a note on which I have to cancel manually (midi panic etc)

Ive investigated the forum but the only references to workarounds for this problem when back in version 1.7 and the relevant menu options dont seem to still be around.

This issue seems to start when multiple buttons are associated with a controller as a supercontroller. This creates a button group which, by design would usually have one button always activated. Ive looked at the option of using the second touch as a way to disactivate the las button selected but a more automatic solution would be better.

Im a new user so please excuse me if Im doing this the wrong way around. Ill accept any solution that basically creates notes (on then off) by moving/changing a controllers value.

Multiline not available for Picker

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:34:10 +0000

Is that a bug or by design?

MD 21005

iOS 9.3.2

iPhone 6

After IOS 9, MD crashes when sending Program Change on Midi Channel 1

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 21:55:38 +0000

Midi Designer 1.7.3 Build 17305 started crashing after I upgraded my IPAD to IOS 9. I'm now at 9.2.1 This is a different issue, than has been previously identified.

I deleted the config.xml, but MD kept crashing. While troubleshooting the instance of the crashes, I found that it was related to one device. The device would accept Bank change commands, but whenever I sent a program change, the device would accept the change, and then MD would crash. Since MD was working fine with other midi devices, I decided to change the midi channel from 1 to 9, it now works perfectly every time. I have been using MD for a couple of years, and these MD control panels have been in place for a long time. I need all 16 channels to work, because I control my whole recording studio using MD. I do not have any return communications going to the IPAD, it's outbound only.

I know it sounds strange, but it's happening, any assistance will be appreciated. - Keith

Buttons, momentary with Send On Only, broken?

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:14:38 +0000

I've a number of buttons set to Momentary with Send On Only. They seem to be misbehaving. I'd expect them to briefly flash on then off, which they do for a while before sort of getting out of step, sometimes flashing but sometimes turning on and staying on. Is this broken or am I missing something?

thanks.

Can I share controls with other preset controls?

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 02:30:33 +0000

Does midi designer allow me to create to preset controls and allow the presets to have subcontrols in common?

For example:

Preset1 subcontrols=knob10, knob11, knob12

Preset2 subcontrols=knob13, knob14

Preset3 subcontrols=knob10, knob11, knob12, knob13, knob14

I'm doing this and it more-or-less works but there are some problems going on with it which I would like to resolve, this is my starting point to ask about it.

Panic Button Not Working in Version 1.7.1

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:36:25 +0000

the panic button in 1.7.1 isn't working. If things go wrong, your stuck, there's nothing you can do!!!!!

I'm glad I made a backup!

MIDI Designer 12 and MIDI Designer Lite Cost $999!?

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 01:46:20 +0000

The price of MIDI Designer Lite + MIDI Designer 12 together would be $1999.98! What's up?

Midi notes sound but not all display

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:08:37 +0000

This question is a little difficult to explain, so I've included a video regarding the issue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydD0cOk1V-M

Notes played from an external keyboard (via laptop software) and recieved by Midi Designer do not all register with a signal indicator which appears to be an error.

Notes played from one device with midi designer to another device with midi designer (directly or indirectly via a laptop) register all notes played with a signal indicator which is correct.

Is this a bug with midi designer in that certain notes play but do not light up under certain conditions as explained?

http://mididesigner.com/qa/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=13998677903736407134

3 problems presented in the three pages attached

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:50:03 +0000

http://mididesigner.com/qa/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=12666058390817838301

In the above layout you'll see three pages in one bank.

1) Bidirectional problem still exists.

In all 4 knobs the midi values are inverted. The 2 of them that have named ticks are jumping their value to the max when midi in is active to CC93 ch2.

2) On the second page you'll see a RS7000 reverb fx page control.. There is a button that is linked to 5 knobs with the extra CC HOLD option. If you try to delete it, MD crashes.

I've figured out the problem arises when you link the button to more than one knob with the extraCC option. And if you do link with more than one, then in order to delete without crashing you have to unlink from all the knobs.

3) The knob in the third page has a limited midi value from 70 to 127. If you try to change the default value which is 64, MD crashes. You have to adjust first the min midi value to be lower than 64 in order to be able to adjust the default value.

Do Supercontrol Toggles Work Correctly?

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:23:25 +0000

I think this bug is surely related to the erratic behaviour of radio buttons.

If I set up a toggle button to be a super and set the control to send the on value only then in the case that the midi range of this super is 0 to 127 everything is OK. If the range is non zero for both sides and despite the fact that super is supposed to send the on value only to the sub, actually both values are send to the sub. e.g values 1 to 127 will move the sub in both the open and the closed stated of the button.

I don't know if this has always been the the behaviour of toggles but it definetaly isn't right. I've got too many problems when I try to use radio buttons and manipulate other controls in series.

Cant send sysex messages to alpha juno 2

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:40:04 +0000

Hello there,

i'm trying to control my alpha juno 2 with the layout from rainer, midi seems to work...portamento, notes..etc, but the synth controlls...such as filter cutoff etc, dont work.

The juno works fine with ezalpha...so, what am i doing wrong?

gr,

Joe

After selecting a preset, not all values are set correctly on the midi-receiver.

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:43:15 +0000

After selecting a preset, not all values are set correctly on the receiver. In this case, the need recall presets. But the team is already playing on ...

Two-finger Swipe Up Doesn't Work

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:34:52 +0000

I'm trying to use the JD-990 layout, and I want to use the Piano Keys on the pedalboard. However, the two-finger swipe up doesn't do anything. What's up?

Preset Doesn't Send to Alpha Juno 2

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:20:46 +0000

Was "I am having the same problem with 1.4.5 Build 1450 - doesn't save though it seems to."

MoDrum Sync & MDP startup, preset issues

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:27:49 +0000

Hi,

When I start Modrum & have it sending midi clock sync to Bassline app, then start MDP, most times MDP just hangs on the load screen. However, if I start MDP first, there are no issues with using MoDrum & Bassline apps.

I don't know if this is a bug with MDP, but after a search I couldn't find anything on it - has anyone had any issues with loading presets to virtual midi apps? Specifically, when I load a preset to NLog Pro, sometimes, some of my MDP controls will stop working in NLog. My instinct says it's a problem with NLog, but I thought I'd ask here too..

Many thanks & all the best <3

Toggle Button CC bug & FR

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:44:23 +0000

Hi,

I have mapped a button to toggle mute on/off of track1 in LoopyHD app, using midi CC106 to do so. However, it doesn't seem to be working properly, there's a delay & I must double tap to get it to work. Strangely it works perfectly when going into design mode & sending a sample msg from the button.

Also, changing the button property from toggle to Momentary fixes the problem, but then I don't have any visual indication as to whether the button is on/off.

This leads to a feature request - when loading or saving presets, can the value of the button toggles be saved & loaded too please.

Many thanks, & all the best <3

Notes sending an octave lower than value set in Channel-Note

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:42:26 +0000

Hi, I'm creating an editor right now with a drumpad page and when I set the note value for, say, a Kick drum at C1, it actually sends C0. This is easily remedied by changing note values to an octave higher than you need them, but obviously not for long if the issue's addressed. Just thought I'd mention it since search yielded no results!

Network midi device name

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:16:03 +0000

Hi,

When I use MDP with 2 iPads over wifi, the name of the iPad in MDP is wrong, ie it doesn't match the name in Settings. Also, the iPad that is connected to MDP is listed twice (I think, either that or both iPads are being listed, local & wifi) - I've tried going to Settings, General, About & changing the name several times to no avail. I'm on iOS 6.0.1. Sorry for reporting this unusual problem, but I'm not sure what the cause is..

Thanks for reading, & all the best <3

Not working with Sunvox iOS 6.0.1, itouch 5g

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:03:24 +0000

I'm not able to see Sunvox app in MDP on my itouch 5g, ios6.0.1. In Sunvox I can see MDP, but can't see Sunvox is MDP. I've made some buttons that I'll be using as virtual midi keys in Sunvox. Sunvox can respond to note on/offs, so I don't know why this isn't working...

Thanx 4 reading :)

Why doesn't a knob send Bank MSB data but a slider does?

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:29:15 +0000

I've been messing around for ages trying to transmit Bank/SubBank and then preset data to my Arturia Minimoog VST. Couldn't get it to work at all, so then I installed a midi monitor app, and although the "Send Sample Message" does indeed show up, moving the knob doesn't. So then I tried a slider instead, and that does send the info. Is this a bug?

Is there an upper limit to the number of controls Midi Designer can handle?

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:03:13 +0000

Is there an upper limit to the number of controls Midi Designer can handle? I have over 130 right now, and when I look at my computer to see which number is being assigned to the control, I see a few repeats of the midi #.

Changing MIDI channel also change CC value

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:49:02 +0000

When changing MIDI channel on a single control (instead of using global control) CC value is also modified.

Since I want to change only MIDI channel, I expect CC value to stay the same.