Automating several parameters from different tracks with only one envelope?

MrCharlesDeluxe · 10-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Hi people, Yesterday I downloaded Reaper to check it out., currently I'm an FlStudio user.
I opened it., inserted a couple of synths,. and wanted to automate all the cutoff frequencies at the same time from only one envelope.
I read the manual about automation, but it seems that the only way is to automate each instrument track cutoff automation.

Is there anyway to automate several and arbitrary parameters from different tracks at once with only one envelope? So when I modify this envelope., all the linked parameters changes too?

Thanks in advance.,! =)

bradleyfilms · 10-14-2009, 10:16 PM

Yes, but you'll need to convert the envelope to MIDI first using zenmonkey's plug https://stash.reaper.fm/v/3763/Automation_to_MIDI.zip
Then route the MIDI data wherever you wish and convert it to whichever other cc numbers you need with the built in ReaControlMIDI.
Steve

MrCharlesDeluxe · 10-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks., but at a point I'm stuck.

1) Downloaded & installed plugin correctly.
2) Plugged the automationToMidi.,
3) Selected "CONTROLLER A 30".,
4) Moved the CC A Value.,, then go to params., and ticked show track envelope
5) Drew an envelope.
6) In the IO I routed the midi output to the tracks I wanted to automate with this midi data.

Now here is where I'm stuck., the tracks are receiving the data., but how do I link this data with any parameter? For example., I want to link this data received with the threshold of a reacomp.

Thanks

bradleyfilms · 10-15-2009, 12:48 AM

Set it to learn and press play.
EDIT obviously don't activate play from a MIDI contoller
Rats, sorry this no longer works, I'll have a fiddle and get back to you.
Steve

bradleyfilms · 10-15-2009, 03:42 AM

It works fine on instruments, but I've had no success with effects. I used the js cc mapper to change the data from the automation plugin and everything I tested it against ran happily. No effects would, though, not even after being mapped to the correct cc, they would only receive data from my keyboard.
Steve

strunkdts · 10-15-2009, 03:42 AM

i wish all the JS plugs came with well written explanations of what exactly they are and how to use them.

theres a lot of things in there that are guess work and I tend to avoid them.

MrCharlesDeluxe · 10-15-2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradleyfilms

It works fine on instruments, but I've had no success with effects. I used the js cc mapper to change the data from the automation plugin and everything I tested it against ran happily. No effects would, though, not even after being mapped to the correct cc, they would only receive data from my keyboard.
Steve

Yes, I tried learn =( hoping to see the CC recognized but nothing happens..., well., I'll have to copy & paste the automation 13 times., and when I change it, copy & paste again., that's what I wanted to avoid.
Anyways., thanks for your support!!

bradleyfilms · 10-16-2009, 09:01 AM

Whooee! Got it working on everything except reacomp.
You need zenmonkey's converter on the envelope track (as before), and on the receiving tracks this as the first item

http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=44412

Hit play then hit learn.
If you need other ccs then use the cc mapper before Jeffos' plugin.
On the above link is a link to a FR that would solve this without plugins.
Sorry if this is too late for your project, and I don't know why this doesn't work on reacomp (I got the threshold to move, but not in a meaningful way)
Steve