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Cubasis 3.1.1 multiple midi fix stacked on a track - does it work?
Hello!
I am considering purchasing Cubasis for the 3.1.1 update but wanted to check with current users about certain functionality before I do
Could a current user please tell me if midi fix AUV3s function properly if multiple are stacked on the same track? For example, an instance of Rozeta scaler with an instance of mozaic or rhythmbud placed after it in the chain?
Also- is there currently any way to search by sample file name in the media bay?
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No, it doesn‘t fully work yet. But it is a known bug. Hopefully, there are enough people who want to stack midi effects and let Steinberg know so that they make it on the list of things to fix.
They said that should be fixed for next update.
Would you mind testing it and letting me know? I don’t see it on the list of fixes🤞
@annahahn
Excuse me, it was « next » and not « latest » update. It will be fixed, I’ve made the report a few weeks ago:
https://www.steinberg.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=300&t=193210
And Mediabay has no search feature.
I’ve reported them 7 different bugs, all of them should be fixed from what they said. I believe they will be, from previous updates fixes. Unfortunately lot of users have complaints but don’t report anything on their forum, nor use their specific report form when asked for. So much potential in CB3, it can be the best iOS DAW ever. It’s a bit sad that some users choose to not take the time to report issues. It’s a 50 bucks app, not a 600/700 desktop DAW, we could all help to get what we want/need. Sorry for being a bit off topic.
Hi!
I posted this in another thread but since it’s specific about the issue addressed in this thread, I’ll repost here.
Here’s a workaround for multiple midi fix stacked on a rack when sending midi to another track. Apparently this is not an issue (or has been fixed) when outputting midi to the same track.
J
The issue is still there for me too @LFS, nothing is recorded when « rec to track »button is enabled on the last midi fx of the track chain. I can’t use Midibus on iPhone so another workaround is also to accept to simply not use midi edition at all and just freeze the track for at least using audio arrangement.
Yes, highly annoying.
Also having more than one instance of a plug and moving one of them to another slot is still unreliable.
+1
Just had a scary experience, reloading a project and my Mozaic preset was gone. Was like a new instance, nothing loaded
Tried to reload the preset, but closing and re-open CB3 and it was gone. Tried on a new track, same result.
I had to start a brand new project.
First time this appends to me, but it may be related to CB3 AU presets, normally I don't use them, but I tried them today, bad idea.
This MIDI Tools/Bus trick looks really promising. Might solve my issue in recording proper notes when stacking au MIDI effects. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like state saving issue. Try this:
From Cubasis, go to iPad/iPhone Home Screen (with home button for example), then swipe Cubasis from multitask view to close it. This helps 100 % with AU state saving. This is supposed to be fixed with last update however.
The recent updates to Cubasis have been massively useful. And while I expect to see them tighten up some of these loose bolts in a future release, I’m always grateful to learn of consistent workarounds.
That didn't help, but I had another instance of Mozaic on another track, which loaded fine, removed that second track, and now state saving works on the first mozaic instance .. weird, never saw that before
I was writing and I realized you mention you can’t use MidiBus on iPhone... that sucks, I don’t know if there’s an alternative that works on iPhone.
Since I already tested recording I’ll just say that you can record the output of stacked midi just fine using MidiBus.
The process for recording is basically like what is shows in the video. You need:
Just found a cool workaround on the iPhone, using Loopbud. Just record midi in that AU recorder at the end of the midi fx chain, then export the midi to Cubasis mediabay and import to midi track. Works perfectly 👌
.. or using Mozaic globals . There is a little delay but a 1/64 Quant will do(recording at a slower tempos does help). Turn OFF when not in use.
I guess the Receiver has to be on the last track
Sender :
Receiver:
This could be even better than Cubasis track send or Midi Bus, the sender could send to different tracks (receivers) based on Midi Channel (or a receiver could get the midi from multiple tracks) .. using a different global for each channel .. Steinberg bugs have something good sometimes
You can use MidiBus on multiple instances. If you send on, say Bus1, you can set 3 receivers to receive from Bus1. Achieving multiple outputs very easily.
Right, you have some options, but sending from one track to multiples ones, based on channel, pitch or whatever is cumbersome. I know, I tried
Also I'm not sure since when (os update ? ) but I'm having problems with the MidiTools plugs, annoying.
Ah, ok, I see what you mean. Yeah, that’d be cool. I can think of a case where you have a keyboard phrase and want to accentuate the lower notes/scale with a bass synth on a second track, sending only the lower notes. I’m gonna give it a try.