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Old 09-26-2020, 02:51 PM   #10281
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Will do. This uses the new syntax for channel numbering, yes?
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OT Was there ever any metering FB for OSC?
No, haven't written one yet.
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Old 09-26-2020, 02:55 PM   #10282
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No, haven't written one yet.
Cool, I won't bother looking for it then
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Old 09-26-2020, 03:12 PM   #10283
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****UPDATED*****

23 Different Unique Custom files.

19 Different Control Surfaces Mapped.

94 FX Zone files (65 in MFT by Funkybot, 20 in Platform M+ by Cragster)


https://siniarch.wixsite.com/csiconfigfiles


Thanks everyone for participating.

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Old 09-26-2020, 04:21 PM   #10284
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New build is up -- "CSI beta Test.zip".

Includes 4 Reaper Actions -- just type CSI in the Action search window, number 4 is the one to check.

Could you have a quick look at your convenience and see if the files are properly generated ?

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Whereaboouts is the build? The stash doesn't seem to have changed
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Whereaboouts is the build? The stash doesn't seem to have changed
It's "CSI beta Test.zip".

Be aware that the CSI.ini format has changed, as have some other things (which shouldn't affect the Raw FX file generation test).
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It's "CSI beta Test.zip".

Be aware that the CSI.ini format has changed, as have some other things (which shouldn't affect the Raw FX file generation test).
Got it
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Old 09-26-2020, 05:05 PM   #10287
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New build is up -- "CSI beta Test.zip".

Includes 4 Reaper Actions -- just type CSI in the Action search window, number 4 is the one to check.

Could you have a quick look at your convenience and see if the files are properly generated ?

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Files it generates look fine. It couldn't be much closer to being an actual FX Zone. Just add surface controls and change the extension
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Files it generates look fine. It couldn't be much closer to being an actual FX Zone. Just add surface controls and change the extension
Great, thanks for the test.
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Old 09-26-2020, 07:19 PM   #10289
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Cragster, Thanks for this.

I was wondering which FX Zone files go with which Controller. I'm separating each controller into their own post on the website. And whichever FX zone is tied to each controller, it needs to be separated that way.

Let me know. Thanks.
all those FXZone files go with the Platform M+. As i have the M+ mapped strictly for FX params and various FX Actions that i use. So its kinda an FX surface. Thats how i use it. That Platform M+ zone file is not your typical control the tracks mute send record select etc. Its a differnt take on the surface if anyone is interested in using it that way. Or since its not standard maybe you should take it off the site ? But the mothership Neutron plugin thats included definitly goes with the M+. I have the different modules mapped to the track controls as subzones. well i guess it would work with any standard 8 fader 8 rotary select mute record solo button layout surface.Its surley a custom mapped surface so your call. when i get time i can make a standard M+ zone file and post it for your site.

edit: I think all those FX zones would work on any mcu type 8 fader 8 rotary/push surface.But they all get used here on the Platform M+
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Hey Geoff,

In this latest beta, are there any EuCon changes to dive into to test?
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I agree that they should be on ReaPack, but I'm not sure ReaPack can handle ,,,
No the current version of ReaPack can't handle the format of the files - and maybe also not the combination of these different files for a single implementation.
To allow for a distribution with ReaPack, Reapack needs to consider some information about the kind of file(s).

E.G ReaPack supports providing a documentation and some meta-information that is provided to the end users before installing the file(s). This information can be searched to allow for finding the file a user might be interested in. The documentation is done in a dedicated format allowing for a beautiful display in the ReaPack window in Reaper. This code needs to be included in a comment block in the file(s). Hence ReaPack and CSI need to agree on a decent commenting syntax.
So Geoff and Christian both need to make this happen.

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Old 09-27-2020, 03:31 AM   #10292
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In this latest beta, are there any EuCon changes to dive into to test?
Not in the one just posted, but stay tuned, working...
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Old 09-27-2020, 04:36 AM   #10293
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Hello everyone.
As I can see, no one uses encoder widget in their templates, except for x-touch full and mackie Control Surface (which works in MCU mode?). Is it because of impossibility to receive feedback to led rings on controller with encoder widget? With Fader7bit widget for encoder feedback works as it should.
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Old 09-27-2020, 05:06 AM   #10294
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It means that the "Sync Zones Across Surfaces" box is unchecked in the CSI prefs, meaning when a Zone is changed on one surface it doesn't affect other surfaces.
That's a relief.
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Old 09-27-2020, 05:50 AM   #10295
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Here's a bundle of C4 FX Zones for your website
OMG 😳 this just saved me a TON of time. I ❤️ you!!!!

Siniarch, I would think that the fx zone files should all be included on the website along with each surface they were created for. Just bundle everything for each surface together, right?
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OMG �� this just saved me a TON of time. I ❤️ you!!!!
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EDIT: If you find any mistakes in the Zones, be a kind chap and let me know
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Not in the one just posted, but stay tuned, working...
Thanks, looking forward to the next gen. Hoping you’re well.
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Hello everyone.
As I can see, no one uses encoder widget in their templates, except for x-touch full and mackie Control Surface (which works in MCU mode?). Is it because of impossibility to receive feedback to led rings on controller with encoder widget? With Fader7bit widget for encoder feedback works as it should.
What surface are you using? Encoder feedback works here with Mackie MCU/C4.
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Old 09-27-2020, 07:47 AM   #10299
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Hello everyone.
As I can see, no one uses encoder widget in their templates, except for x-touch full and mackie Control Surface (which works in MCU mode?). Is it because of impossibility to receive feedback to led rings on controller with encoder widget? With Fader7bit widget for encoder feedback works as it should.
I use the Encoder widget with the Fader 7Bit feedback combination in my MFTwister setup. A lot of encoder functionality with stepped parameters, ranges, and acceleration is still relatively new. Maybe more people just haven’t learned the inns and outs or updated their prior templates. Also the Fader 7Bit widget might just be a preference for some since it makes zone creation easier, not having to worry about stepped parameters.
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OMG 😳 this just saved me a TON of time. I ❤️ you!!!!

Siniarch, I would think that the fx zone files should all be included on the website along with each surface they were created for. Just bundle everything for each surface together, right?
That is exactly how it is set up.

If you download the Zones file, it has the controller Zone file and any FX zone files provided by the person.
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Hi MixMonkey,
Do these work in conjunction with the default C4 controller MST files provided in the CSI install?
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Do these work in conjunction with the default C4 controller MST files provided in the CSI install?
Probably best to use the ones I've attached

The only thing worth pointing out about these (that can't be gleaned by just reading them) is that I swapped the modifiers (Shift, Option, Control, Alt) from their normal positions with the group of 4 buttons immediately to their left (Marker, Track, ChanStrip, Function).

These buttons have LEDs, so you can see when any of the modifiers are engaged- important because modifiers can be latched.

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Old 09-27-2020, 12:19 PM   #10303
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What surface are you using? Encoder feedback works here with Mackie MCU/C4.
I'm using X-touch compact. I can switch it to MCU mode, but it's implementation in MCU mode is very poor compare to native mode functionality.
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I'm using X-touch compact. I can switch it to MCU mode, but it's implementation in MCU mode is very poor compare to native mode functionality.
What does the native mode have that the MCU mode lacks?
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Old 09-27-2020, 12:44 PM   #10305
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I use the Encoder widget with the Fader 7Bit feedback combination in my MFTwister setup. A lot of encoder functionality with stepped parameters, ranges, and acceleration is still relatively new. Maybe more people just haven’t learned the inns and outs or updated their prior templates. Also the Fader 7Bit widget might just be a preference for some since it makes zone creation easier, not having to worry about stepped parameters.
I think you are right, it's just easier to use Fader widget.
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What does the native mode have that the MCU mode lacks?
And also 1 user layer instead of 2


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And also 1 user layer instead of 2

What do you do with the 'user' layers?
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Old 09-27-2020, 01:22 PM   #10308
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What do you do with the 'user' layers?
One of use cases is to control some other devices with layer A and control Reaper with layer B.
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One of use cases is to control some other devices with layer A and control Reaper with layer B.
I see, cool
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I see, cool
Somehow I got encoder widget working today.
Could you explain what feedback messages for encoder LED ring are sent from CSI?
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Somehow I got encoder widget working today.
Could you explain what feedback messages for encoder LED ring are sent from CSI?
Which .mst file are you using?
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Which .mst file are you using?
I made it from x-touch midi example from this forum.

the encoder:

Widget LayerA_Rotary1
Encoder b0 21 7f
FB_Encoder b0 21 7f
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this part from zon file is changing led ring filling behavor (spread, trim, fan, ect.) in MCU mode, but doesn't in native HUI mode:

Zone "Pan|1-8"
TrackNavigator
LayerA_Rotary| TrackPan 2
LayerA_RotaryPush| GoZone PanWidth|
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Zone "PanWidth|1-8"
TrackNavigator
LayerA_Rotary| TrackPanWidth 3
LayerA_RotaryPush| GoZone Pan|
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I made it from x-touch midi example from this forum.

the encoder:

Widget LayerA_Rotary1
Encoder b0 21 7f
FB_Encoder b0 21 7f
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this part from zon file is changing led ring filling behavor (spread, trim, fan, ect.) in MCU mode, but doesn't in native HUI mode:

Zone "Pan|1-8"
TrackNavigator
LayerA_Rotary| TrackPan 2
LayerA_RotaryPush| GoZone PanWidth|
ZoneEnd

Zone "PanWidth|1-8"
TrackNavigator
LayerA_Rotary| TrackPanWidth 3
LayerA_RotaryPush| GoZone Pan|
ZoneEnd

You could try changing the FB_Encoder line in the .mst to:
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FB_Fader7Bit b0 21 7f
@Funkybot had success with this with MIDI Fighter Twister, I believe. If you're lucky it might show the value sent back from Reaper.
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What do you do with the 'user' layers?
The big shortcomings with the layers in Native mode are:
- they can only be switched by the two "layer" buttons and not remotely via Midi signals,
- The two "Layer" buttons don't send Midi signals when pushed
- when in one layer, incoming Midi messages aimed to the CCs assigned by the other layer are ignored instead of silently acknowledged to modify the (hidden) state of that layer.
IMHO this, together with
- sending only 7 bit Fader information in MC mode
- no high resolution Midi option in native Mode
is a serious shortcoming in the current firmware, but I am not aware of any update...

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Old 09-27-2020, 03:05 PM   #10315
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The big shortcomings with the layers in Native mode are:
- they can only be switched by the tow "layer" buttons and not remotely via Midi signals,
- The two "Layer" buttons don't send Midi signals when pushed
- when in one layer, incoming Midi messages aimed to the CCs assigned by the other layer are ignored instead of silently acknowledged to modify the (hidden) state of theast layer.
IMHO this, together with
- sending only 8 bit Fader information in MC mode
- no high resolution Midi option in native Mode
is a serious shortcoming in the current firmware, but I am not aware of any update...

-Michael

it depends on goals of using control surface.
Midi feedback messages must be sent continuously to controller like in MCU mode to get correct state of controls when returned to layer.

I didn't find any purposes of using higher resolution yet. However, as I can see resolution can be adjusted for encoders in CSI.
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You could try changing the FB_Encoder line in the .mst to:
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FB_Fader7Bit b0 21 7f
@Funkybot had success with this with MIDI Fighter Twister, I believe. If you're lucky it might show the value sent back from Reaper.
thanks for the tips, I will try.
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Old 09-27-2020, 05:48 PM   #10317
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Hello all, is most everyone using the cutting edge beta?

I've sorta held off making fx zones until the recent overhaul was in place.
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Hello all, is most everyone using the cutting edge beta?

I've sorta held off making fx zones until the recent overhaul was in place.
Nope FX and Sends are not operational yet and many things have changed and are not yet documented. I think most people are using the build from May 5th that is in Geoff's link.

I'm using a build from April:

https://stash.reaper.fm/40308/CSI%20beta-30.zip

Touch mode works in this build, as well as sends zone returning correctly to home.
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May 5th build here.
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Old 09-28-2020, 04:41 AM   #10320
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I didn't find any purposes of using higher resolution yet.
I found that faders with only 7 bits resolution (I originally erroneously said 8 bits) are agreed to be not appropriate. That is why MC protocol with close to all other devices implements something like 10 bits by "stretching" the 3 byte Midi message format in a propriety way.

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