Latest SoundTower Editor 1.6.1

creativespiral · « **on:** February 14, 2019, 11:02:08 PM »

For anyone using SoundTower Rev2 Editor, I highly recommend updating to the latest version: 1.6.1

Over the past week, I sent a list of misc bugs and improvements, and Mark fixed 'em all. Thanks Mark!!

Fixes to:
- phantom bank issues
- gated and poly sequence editing
- template saving
- stack/split change saving
- bank view improvements and gated seq indicators
- some interface fixes (clk sync, lpf env)
- additional globals settings

The Editor is really working great now.

Download is here:

http://www.soundtower.com/rev2/index.html

gernotreininger · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2019, 04:20:59 AM »

Quote from: creativespiral on February 14, 2019, 11:02:08 PM

For anyone using SoundTower Rev2 Editor, I highly recommend updating to the latest version: 1.6.1

Over the past week, I sent a list of misc bugs and improvements, and Mark fixed 'em all. Thanks Mark!!

Fixes to:
- phantom bank issues
- gated and poly sequence editing
- template saving
- stack/split change saving
- bank view improvements and gated seq indicators
- some interface fixes (clk sync, lpf env)
- additional globals settings

The Editor is really working great now.

Download is here:

http://www.soundtower.com/rev2/index.html

Thank you for sharing this information!

Darrolav · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2019, 08:59:43 AM »

You already downloaded the 1.6.1 update? Because on their site I see the update but can't donwload it, it seems buggy for the moment

Update: Now it's good, bug was on my side

creativespiral · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2019, 12:18:07 PM »

Oh, and in BANKS view, if you HOLD DOWN SHIFT and DRAG a preset, you can hot swap with another preset location... they had a previous implementation that was buggy... but it works well now ... you just have to know to hold shift.

gernotreininger · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2019, 11:31:02 PM »

Quote from: creativespiral on February 15, 2019, 12:18:07 PM

Oh, and in BANKS view, if you HOLD DOWN SHIFT and DRAG a preset, you can hot swap with another preset location... they had a previous implementation that was buggy... but it works well now ... you just have to know to hold shift.

Good to know. Thank you!

eagleman · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2019, 03:09:52 AM »

Thanks for the info about the updated editor

How do one get the latest REV 2 PlugS 1.4.0 update . There seems only to be a link to a demo. I've written to support several times but haven't got an answer. Is the demo a full version if i have a license?

creativespiral · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2019, 09:03:26 AM »

For Rev2 PlugSE, they send an email when you purchase, with a link ... you have to find that original email follow the link in it, with your un/pw. It would be more convenient if you can download the vst like the editor.

FYI: They are currently working on bug fixes for the PlugSE vst... I sent a list of issues for that as well. Will probably have an updated version in coming days.

eagleman · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2019, 03:19:44 PM »

Quote from: creativespiral on February 16, 2019, 09:03:26 AM

For Rev2 PlugSE, they send an email when you purchase, with a link ... you have to find that original email follow the link in it, with your un/pw. It would be more convenient if you can download the vst like the editor.

FYI: They are currently working on bug fixes for the PlugSE vst... I sent a list of issues for that as well. Will probably have an updated version in coming days.

Thanks!
Didn't get that I should go through that old email to get an update. Found it now and updated. Seems that I missed out a couple updates because of this. It could have been described a bit better on their homepage. Well all good now

Proton · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2019, 02:03:41 AM »

Quote from: creativespiral on February 15, 2019, 12:18:07 PM

Oh, and in BANKS view, if you HOLD DOWN SHIFT and DRAG a preset, you can hot swap with another preset location... they had a previous implementation that was buggy... but it works well now ... you just have to know to hold shift.

thanks for this ... but on my system (Mac) you need to hold shift and option to swap presets

husker · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2019, 04:59:26 PM »

Thank you for the heads up!

gernotreininger · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2019, 12:27:42 AM »

Hi. Does anybody use the PlugSE with Cubase? I am really struggling setting this up and could need some help. Thank you!

husker · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2019, 07:20:29 PM »

Quote from: gernotreininger on February 21, 2019, 12:27:42 AM

Hi. Does anybody use the PlugSE with Cubase? I am really struggling setting this up and could need some help. Thank you!

I have it working. What's up?

gernotreininger · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2019, 11:42:02 PM »

Quote from: husker on February 21, 2019, 07:20:29 PM

Quote from: gernotreininger on February 21, 2019, 12:27:42 AM
Hi. Does anybody use the PlugSE with Cubase? I am really struggling setting this up and could need some help. Thank you!

I have it working. What's up?

Hi husker. Thank you for your help. I am struggling to set up the plug se. First I am not sure about the different midi thru settings in the plugin. I have them turned off and the rev2 is set to local on. I can turn the knobs on the Rev 2 and the corresponding knobs in the plugin move and sound is changing like it should. Plugin is loaded to a rack instrument. I am able to record midi to the instrument track but during playback noting is sent to the rev2 and it stays quiet. I also had multiple freezes in cubase (10.0.15 Pro) caused by the PlugSE. Can you tell me your settings in the plugin and on the Rev 2 and how you set it up on Cubase? Thank you in advance!

creativespiral · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2019, 12:30:22 PM »

I use Ableton, but one of the things that got me hung up in setting up PlugSE is the fact that I had to go into my Ableton Preferences -> MIDI Settings, and disable all connections to Rev2 from Ableton... ie: disable Track, Sync, Control for both MIDI input and output. After disabling the hosts connection to the Rev2, then you can bring up PlugSE on a track and properly connect. Note: I'm using USB midi... not sure if its different using 5-pin din... but with USB MIDI, only one "program" can connect with the Rev2 at a time.

As far as the MIDI settings in PlugSE, select the Rev for input/output, leave controller unselected, and I believe I have the first three boxes checked on the top right. And MIDI clock checked.

On the Rev2, make sure that in Globals, you are sending/receiving via the right ports (ie: USB) and that MIDI Param send/receive is set to NRPN.

Not sure if the same is true in Cubase...

husker · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2019, 01:36:54 PM »

Quote from: gernotreininger on February 21, 2019, 11:42:02 PM

Hi husker. Thank you for your help. I am struggling to set up the plug se. First I am not sure about the different midi thru settings in the plugin. I have them turned off and the rev2 is set to local on. I can turn the knobs on the Rev 2 and the corresponding knobs in the plugin move and sound is changing like it should. Plugin is loaded to a rack instrument. I am able to record midi to the instrument track but during playback noting is sent to the rev2 and it stays quiet. I also had multiple freezes in cubase (10.0.15 Pro) caused by the PlugSE. Can you tell me your settings in the plugin and on the Rev 2 and how you set it up on Cubase? Thank you in advance!

Sure. I travel for work, so when I get home, I'll take a look. Probably this weekend sometime. First, I have no idea what the midi thru settings are either, I just played around with them. Not having any documentation on the product really irritates me. I remember it took me a bit to get it to work. Do you also have the Rev2 set up as an external instrument? Are you using USB or a Midi box?

gernotreininger · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2019, 08:07:25 PM »

Thanks to both of you! I have the Rev 2 connected via USB, but not as an external instrument in Cubase. I'll give your suggestions a try and check back with you.

husker · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2019, 01:33:15 PM »

Quote from: gernotreininger on February 21, 2019, 11:42:02 PM

Hi husker. Thank you for your help. I am struggling to set up the plug se. First I am not sure about the different midi thru settings in the plugin. I have them turned off and the rev2 is set to local on. I can turn the knobs on the Rev 2 and the corresponding knobs in the plugin move and sound is changing like it should. Plugin is loaded to a rack instrument. I am able to record midi to the instrument track but during playback noting is sent to the rev2 and it stays quiet. I also had multiple freezes in cubase (10.0.15 Pro) caused by the PlugSE. Can you tell me your settings in the plugin and on the Rev 2 and how you set it up on Cubase? Thank you in advance!

Gerno - these are my settings:
PluginSE is set to USB (I also have it setup as an external instrument, and I use a Motu box for that)
Rev 2 is Local On
On the Midi Setup page, the middle two options are checked (Thru - Midi In Port > Host and Thru -Host > Midi Out Port)
I CAN record, and hear back the recording - however, I MUST have the input gain up on those on the Rev2 channels of my Focusrite interface (which is different from an external instrument, when I have the input to zero)

Hope that helps in someway. I don't have any crashes on Cubase - I'm running 10.0.15 Pro on Windows 10 1809

gernotreininger · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2019, 01:17:17 AM »

I think it's working now. Thank you both for your great help! BTW there is a new version available. I reported an issue with the bbd delay which is sorted out in the new version.

husker · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2019, 08:58:09 AM »

I sent SoundTower and email about the Midi Options: This is what they said.

Control Program Change with Automation
enable - any Bank/Program changes will be recorded on an automation track
disable - Bank/Program change will be done via MIDI Bank/Program change commands

Other settings:

These options are provided in order to avoid MIDI loops, especially in DAW’s like Logic where you can have multiple inputs.

THRU: MIDI In Port -> Host
enable - Program changes and Continuous Controller data will be passed over through the PlugSE to the host.

THRU: Host -> MIDI OUT port
enable - Program changes and Continuous Controller data will be passed over through the PlugSE to the instrument.

THRU: Host -> Host PlugSE Monitoring
mainly for VST, could create MIDI loop in Logic, should be always disabled with AU

gernotreininger · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2019, 09:06:16 AM »

Quote from: husker on February 24, 2019, 08:58:09 AM

I sent SoundTower and email about the Midi Options: This is what they said.

Control Program Change with Automation
enable - any Bank/Program changes will be recorded on an automation track
disable - Bank/Program change will be done via MIDI Bank/Program change commands

Other settings:

These options are provided in order to avoid MIDI loops, especially in DAW’s like Logic where you can have multiple inputs.

THRU: MIDI In Port -> Host
enable - Program changes and Continuous Controller data will be passed over through the PlugSE to the host.

THRU: Host -> MIDI OUT port
enable - Program changes and Continuous Controller data will be passed over through the PlugSE to the instrument.

THRU: Host -> Host PlugSE Monitoring
mainly for VST, could create MIDI loop in Logic, should be always disabled with AU

Thank you for sharing! Good to know.