FX Container`

[Reflected]

I need this feature so much that I want this thread to be deleted.

[operator]

Originally Posted by Reflected

I need this feature so much that I want this thread to be deleted.

And what about those many other FX-container Threads floating around in the forum... [suddenly the whole forum is empty]

just kiddin , I need to joke around to keep my insanity in order. (i c u 2)

Longing for this feature so hard... (even my mornin w##d gets jelous of it)

[Rodulf]

Did Sexan just disappear?

[sockmonkey72]

He's alive and well and busy with work.

[UknownSource]

all eyes on Sexan

[Sexan]

Sorry for disappearing, had call for work and was really busy for a long time along with some health issues...

Anyway regarding this specific feature:
Its extremely complicated and not sure if can be done via script. Just when I tought I finally managed to make wire/routing code work, I get into another issue and need to rewrite it from scratch again (and I've done it like 30 times already).

How things get routed and other internal features like passthrough etc. work is really REALLY complex and complicated and I think its impossible to do it the way I've tried.
I'm sorry to say but won't continue with this anymore. Its really time consuming and kinda a endless hole.

When I've been working on this it was almost all day every day and I just cant do that anymore.

All I can offer is that I can share the code (need to find it) and someone else can continue, but IMHO its dead end.

Edit: Here is the code I have been working on (Node Graph is the main script,Node core and Node). Not sure what works what does not since its been constantly rewritten/updated/fixed.
"A" key spawns search FX menu (you need to start typing) that adds installed fx, not sure if all wires work and what I've done/have been fixing.
Ctrl drag creates duplicate,
del deletes
Alt click on wire should delete connection, but in this version I supposed I started rework the logic for the 51st time and something is broken

And on the plus side there is Node Editor script which was idea to make a standalone node editor script (unrelated to this feature).

Edit: found one more "FX_Nodes_GIT", not sure what it is or why I called it git. This one is all in one, but as I see (except that wires work) its not fully featured

[Reflected]

Heyyy sexan!
Glad to see that are back to us and that you are okay.

I had the feeling that it is not possible to complete. MPL also said something similar in the past.

I think that after so much scripters tried to implement it and found a dead end.
Maybe it is time that the main devs will give it a try [@ Schwa / Justin ?]


btw, I get this:

Node_Graph.lua:8: attempt to call a nil value (field 'ImGui_Attach')

[Sexan]

Update Imgui to latest, I've made those changes before I uploaded the code, since it was broken on latest imgui

[Reflected]

Wow this is so awesome!

but I can't delete wirings by using alt + click and I can't find away to connect fx in parallel

if it was more featured I would use this so much on daily basis on every single track for sure.

[Sexan]

Its probably because I started reworking routing code for 27th time and did not finished , but in other script it works (but s0me features are missing)

[Reflected]

Originally Posted by Sexan

but in other script it works (but s0me features are missing)

still can't connect things in parallel
however the GUI is amazing, it has so much potential.
its like it meant to be.

the stereo mode is great feature! (so clean!)

if easy parallel routing feature will be there it will already be useful, everything is else is just a bonus.

as I see it, this tool could be worth to buy (pay for license) + extra pay to renew it every few months to get updates.

hope that you will find the time to solve this or at least try to talk with Justin/schwa that will give you the missing link.

[mschnell]

Originally Posted by Sexan

not sure if can be done via script.

Great that you got a lot working !
IMHO it is great that it's a 3rd party script (or could be a Reaper extension) and not a built-in Reaper feature, so that those who are interested can add it to Reaper, while the audio-engine centered devs don't need to bother.

Thanks a lot for your effort !
-Michael

[operator]

Originally Posted by Sexan

Its [...]

THX Sexan for everything.

I personally will be forever thankful for you even trying it, showing some of us that our voices are heard by a capable person which gives its best try to solve our needs --> and most importantly that we could collect valuable insights during this process --> for the next time someone will tackle this problem --> hopefully the Reaper Devs but then nativly.

[UknownSource]

Originally Posted by Sexan

How things get routed and other internal features like passthrough etc. work is really REALLY complex and complicated and I think its impossible to do it the way I've tried.
....
IMHO its dead end
...

sad to hear that you got to this conclusion , I hope that you enjoyed the process at least.

And I hope that the devs will read this and react.

thank you so much for trying!

[Meo-Ada Mespotine]

Originally Posted by Sexan

Its probably because I started reworking routing code for 27th time and did not finished , but in other script it works (but s0me features are missing)

So many times means a lot of dedication to the script...
Impressive...

[UknownSource]

Originally Posted by Meo-Ada Mespotine

So many times means a lot of dedication to the script...
Impressive...

maybe it also means that the core code is not good enough and that it can't be done without the main developers intervention. :/

anyway tons of appreciation to Sexan (and the other great scripters that gave it a try and found out the same thing).

[gogi]

Thank you Sexan for trying and doing a very impressive job.
This is additional confirmation that this is a very difficult task, and we should not wait for its implementation from the scripting community, despite such talented representatives of it.
Thanks again, and good health to you.

[Reflected]

another day of distractive routings...

[operator]

Originally Posted by Reflected

another day of distractive routings...

Everyday I'm shuffling. (just take a look at my profile pic )

[UknownSource]

Originally Posted by operator

Everyday I'm shuffling. (just take a look at my profile pic )

at least in your profile it looks like fun. in reaper it is hell lol

[Reflected]

another day of messy routings and tons of tracks without items just for using as fx chains.

[User41]

Well damn

[Funkybot]

Will never happen. Ever!

[mschnell]

Wait and see


But What exactly ?

In this thread many rather unrelated issues have been discussed such as "Meta-Plugin" and "Spaghetti pin Routing", ....

Hence any predefined combination of such of course never can happen.

-Michael

[Meo-Ada Mespotine]

Try latest dev-release...

[Sexan]

I wonder if we mention their name 3 times will they appear?

[nepenthe]

Originally Posted by Meo-Ada Mespotine

Try latest dev-release...

w00t

[Meo-Ada Mespotine]

Originally Posted by Sexan

I wonder if we mention their name 3 times will they appear?

Yeah. It's funny the sudden silence...

[sockmonkey72]

Originally Posted by Meo-Ada Mespotine

Yeah. It's funny the sudden silence...

Be careful what you wish for...

[Meo-Ada Mespotine]

I wish for FXFolders in the FXChain 😁

[gogi]

Did they add containers?

They added FX Containers!!!

OMG
I take a bottle of champagne, open it with a loud pop and drink the whole bottle in one gulp, splashing and pouring everything around, dancing in ecstasy...

[daniellumertz]

Originally Posted by Sexan

I wonder if we mention their name 3 times will they appear?

I tried that with "pizza pizza pizza" and I am mostly sure this dont work.

[theFRXST]

my mockup of how the ui could go, trying to stay within dev comfort zone of design

when you click on a container a horizontal line to indicate which container is selected for the macro column

a container should act like a folder that you can open and close

perhaps when you keep hitting the + for more macros at a certain point you get a mini scroll bar

the fx list and macro columns could be resizable horizontally

thoughts?

// posted in REAPER Pre-Release Discussion > Container FX Discussion https://forum.cockos.com/showpost.ph...1&postcount=64

[UknownSource]

I'm shocked !!!!
The FX container project has started!

To be honest, currently it seems like a "folder" for a chain of plugins, can't wait to see how it turns into a monster plugin that can make dreams come true ^_^


Thank you Cockos team!!!

[sockmonkey72]

Originally Posted by UknownSource

I'm shocked !!!!
The FX container project has started!

To be honest, currently it seems like a "folder" for a chain of plugins, can't wait to see how it turns into a monster plugin that can make dreams come true ^_^

Yeah, it's sort of a "container" for FX. I hope they figure out a good name for it.

[FapFilter]

Originally Posted by sockmonkey72

Yeah, it's sort of a "container" for FX. I hope they figure out a good name for it.

ReaTainer 🤓

[Rodulf]

Originally Posted by FapFilter

ReaTainer 🤓

😎

[UknownSource]

Hello Sexan and MPL,

Does the new containers system allows you to implement your wirings script effectively?

[mpl]

Originally Posted by UknownSource

Hello Sexan and MPL,

Does the new containers system allows you to implement your wirings script effectively?

No, thats totally unrelated things. I don't know why you or anyone else here link these features together. This thread can be closed or at least marked somehow, since requested feature was actually implemented.

My point of view about wiring stuff shared here:https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=270810

[Reflected]

The current container feature has already proven to be a game-changer for me. It has reduced the need for numerous tracks and made my projects much more streamlined and organized. I sincerely thank the Cockos team for this innovation.

I am eagerly looking forward to future developments in this area and will continue to spread the word about how beneficial it is for music producers and mixers. Keep up the fantastic work!