How do I record a vst's sequencer midi output in Studio One?

[zklaus]

I have a vst drum instrument w/ it's own seuqencer and I'd like to record it's midi output. Recording it's audio output is no problem but I can't seem to find the answer for midi output.

I guess I'd need to route the midi back into the original midi track somehow but I'm very unfamilar with Studio One so struggling.

[codec_spurt]

I have a vst drum instrument w/ it's own seuqencer and I'd like to record it's midi output. Recording it's audio output is no problem but I can't seem to find the answer for midi output.

I guess I'd need to route the midi back into the original midi track somehow but I'm very unfamilar with Studio One so struggling.

1: Create a new 'Instrument' track.
2: Select the midi input to correspond to the same as the drums transmit on.
3: Make sure new inst track is 'armed' (should be by default).
4: Hit the record button (or asterisk hotkey) on the transport.

Midi is now recorded and viewable in the editor. Takes about 10 seconds.

I'm using Phoscyon here as an example, but it outputs its own midi, so shouldn't be any different to a drum module. Obviously make sure that you can't do it by the easiest method (drag and drop to DAW) like you can with say Geist2. But you probably already knew that. You don't say what plugin you are using, but this should work with anything that is transmitting midi out.





Then select the drum editor in the midi editor section if it is not already selected.

Most the time the default midi channel will be ch.1 so you won't even need to change that. However some (older) drum modules (maybe others) default to midi channel 10 as standard - used to be the default for drum stuff. So make sure that there isn't something like that going on if you still can't record midi via this method. I guess you could maybe change the internal midi settings of the actual plugin, or just change the midi channel to 10 in Studio One if that is the case.

Probably over-thinking it though. Just following those first few easy steps should get it working in 90 percent of cases, whether drums or synth.

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If you wanted to record it on the very same track as the instrument itself, that is even easier.

All you do is select the same instrument via the midi input (it's below "All Inputs" in the drop down menu.

Using the same example:

[zklaus]

Thanks for the reply! No, I didn't relaize Geist2, you could just drag and drop to DAW with Geist2, I'll have to look in the manual how to do that before downloading the demo (it's one of the drum machines I'm considering but haven't used yet).

I'm trying out XLN XO (don't know it very well), and I think I did every right, but it's just showing my MIDI controllers (screenshot attached). I might need to configure XO? ...or maybe it doesn't output midi. Will look into that. Thanks!

[zklaus]

edit: Wow, just tried out Geist2 and you are right...just drap and drop the pattern and you are good to go. I'll still look at XO but I might be sold on Geist2, that's super nice to have. Thank you!

[Aliens]

nineflyz, it's rude to come here and ask for advice on software you haven't paid for

[codec_spurt]

Thanks for the reply! No, I didn't relaize Geist2, you could just drag and drop to DAW with Geist2, I'll have to look in the manual how to do that before downloading the demo (it's one of the drum machines I'm considering but haven't used yet).

I'm trying out XLN XO (don't know it very well), and I think I did every right, but it's just showing my MIDI controllers (screenshot attached). I might need to configure XO? ...or maybe it doesn't output midi. Will look into that. Thanks!

Maybe it's not got midi output? Check the manual to see if it can be configured. Like you said...


Try what I said with a plugin that you know does provide midi output. Lots of plugins do.

It should be there in the drop down menu to either select on a new track or the same instrument track the plugin is on.

Showing your midi controllers as well is normal as they are options for midi input. But the VST should be on the list also if it sends midi out.

I would say either that plugin just doesn't do midi out, or it needs to be set up somehow.

[And yeah, Geist2 is an absolute beast, but can be very easy to work with too. Just test it out as some people say it can be a bit unstable on their system, though it's always worked well for me.]

[Aliens]

This user is a member of, and has posted the same question on another site, a dodgy one, and a check on their posts made there, directly point to them being a crack user.
I wouldn't offer any advice to them, but you play it as you see fit from now on.

And yeah, of course, I got the screenshots.

[jinotsuh]

directly point to them being a crack user.
I wouldn't offer any advice to them, but you play it as you see fit from now on.

c'mon, at least you could try to get him/her to put down the crack pipe and walk away. Drugs are bad, mkay

and might I ask what were you doing on that 'dodgy site' hmmm, hmmm

[Aliens]

I joined a bunch of music sites a while ago, left the bad ones, and now I'm only a member here and gearslutz.
What I did find was some dopes cross post between sites, same questions, same comments; sometimes with the same avatar, sometimes with different names. I periodically check and then rat them out to the devs on here. There are a few companies I have dealt with, though I won't mention them without permission, but they are free to chime in and confirm.
I've also mentioned to the mods, on occasion, and though they don't always act, I have stated I'm quite willing to send them copies of my purchase receipts should my integrity be called out. Still happy to do it.

[codec_spurt]

I feel quite bad about it now.

Sorry, I had no idea.

Next time I reply to a post on KVR, I'll check the juarez first.

If I get it wrong, then feel free to pull me up. I know you will.


but you play it as you see fit from now on.



Thanks buddy, I'll do just that.

[codec_spurt]

directly point to them being a crack user.
I wouldn't offer any advice to them, but you play it as you see fit from now on.

c'mon, at least you could try to get him/her to put down the crack pipe and walk away. Drugs are bad, mkay

and might I ask what were you doing on that 'dodgy site' hmmm, hmmm

Life's pretty cheap to that type, Janet:





[ VERSE 1 ]
I used to be in love with this guy named Sam
I don't know why, cause he had the head like that of a clam
But you couldn't tell me nothin, cause Sam was number one
Cause to me, oh my gosh, he was one in a million
I shoulda knew the consequences right from the start
That he'd use me for my money, and then break my heart
But like a fool in love I fell for his game
But I got mine, so I show no shame
In Empire winked his eye, and then he kept walkin
And all of those who live in Brooklyn know just what I'm talkin
The roller disco where we all used to go
Just to have some fun back in 1981
You know the place, Empire Boulevard
Is where I first saw the nigga, and he tried to play hard
But I knew the deal, cause I knew his brother Jerry
And Sam, he just broke up with his girlfriend Terry
So Jerry introduced Sam and I that night
He said, "Hello, my name is Sam" I said, "Hi, my name is Lyte"
We dipped and we dapped and we chit and we chat
About this and that, from sneakers to hats
He said, "Look, I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me
(Let's go) To my house, lay back and get nice
Watch television, Riunite On Ice"
I said, "Slow down, I know you wanna shake me down
But I'm not one of the girls to go rippin around"

(Just like a test
Ju-just like a test
Ju-just like a test
I cram to understand you)

[ VERSE 2 ]
Next month I finally went to his house
I walked into the door, there was a girl on the couch
I said, "Who's the frog, the bump on the log?
You chump, you punk, how could you do me wrong?
Singing sad songs about your love is so strong"
You said, "Wait Lyte, you're confused, the girl is my cousin"
Your brother agreed, but later she said that she wasn't

(Just like a test
Ju-just like a test
Ju-just like a test
I cram to understand you)

[ VERSE 3 ]
Forgotten, next month we went to the Deuce
Well, I thought it kinda strange cause you had lots of juice
You knew the dopes, the pushers, the addicts, everybody
Asked ya how you met em, said you met em at a party
Then these girls tried to tell me you were sellin the stuff
I said, "It's not your business, so shut the f**k up"
They said, "Okay Lyte, think what you wanna think
But it's gon' be some shit when your man becomes a fiend"
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To put it Lyte, I really don't care to"
They kinda got mad and sort of offended
They said, "We only lookin out for yo best interest"
I said, "Thanks but no thanks" in an aggravated tone
"When I wanna find out, I find out on my own"


(Just like a test
Ju-just like a test
Ju-just like a test
I cram to understand you)

[ VERSE 4 ]
Then my cousin said she saw you with this lady named C
Well I'm clawin my thoughts, I wonder who she could be
You're spending all your time with her and not a second with me
They say you spend your money on her and you're with her night and day
Her name starts with a C and it ends with a K
I strain my brain lookin for a name to fit this spellin
But I just couldn't do it cause my heart kept yellin
Burning, begging for affection from you, Sam
But just like a test I cram to understand you
Thought I knew you well enough to call you a man
But (Just like a test
Ju-just like a test
Ju-just like a test
I cram to understand you)

[ VERSE 5 ]
Then it came a time you started looking kinda thin
I asked you why, you said, "Exercise, tryina stay slim"
I bought it, even though I knew it was a lie
Cause it really didn't matter, you were still lookin fly
But oh no, oh no, you started askin me for money
Butter me up, beg me and call me your honey
So I gave you 2 yards, and then I gave you one more
You picked up your jacket and you flew out the door
You came back an hour later and you asked me for a 10
I said, "I only got a 20", you said, "Give me that, then"
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Find you a job, or you better start robbin"
So I stepped off with a giant step
Picked up my belongings, and I just left
And now I see you in Empire every Sunday
Juicin the girls up for some money and a lay
But every time I see you doin it, I just ruin it
Tell em how ya on crack, smoke, sniff, and chewin it
And as for this girl, Miss C, oh well
I was shocked as hell when I heard, Samuel
When your homeboys told me, I almost went wack
That the girl you was addicted to, her name was Crack

[Aliens]

I feel quite bad about it now.

Sorry, I had no idea.

Next time I reply to a post on KVR, I'll check the juarez first.

If I get it wrong, then feel free to pull me up. I know you will.


but you play it as you see fit from now on.



Thanks buddy, I'll do just that.

No need to get snarky. No one is blaming you for anything, certainly not for being a helpful member. I was just warning you who you were dealing with in this instance. What you do from now on, knowing this, is of course completely up to you. No big deal.

[codec_spurt]

I feel quite bad about it now.

Sorry, I had no idea.

Next time I reply to a post on KVR, I'll check the juarez first.

If I get it wrong, then feel free to pull me up. I know you will.


but you play it as you see fit from now on.



Thanks buddy, I'll do just that.

No need to get snarky. No one is blaming you for anything, certainly not for being a helpful member. I was just warning you who you were dealing with in this instance. What you do from now on, knowing this, is of course completely up to you. No big deal.

Easy son.

I'm not sure if you know just who you are dealing with?

You don't want to be taking that tone with me fella!

That's all I'll say for now.

We can take it further if you want.

[Aliens]

I feel quite bad about it now.

Sorry, I had no idea.

Next time I reply to a post on KVR, I'll check the juarez first.

If I get it wrong, then feel free to pull me up. I know you will.


but you play it as you see fit from now on.



Thanks buddy, I'll do just that.

No need to get snarky. No one is blaming you for anything, certainly not for being a helpful member. I was just warning you who you were dealing with in this instance. What you do from now on, knowing this, is of course completely up to you. No big deal.

Easy son.

I'm not sure if you know just who you are dealing with?

You don't want to be taking that tone with me fella!

That's all I'll say for now.

We can take it further if you want.

Firstly, what tone? I thought it was quite decent, informing you how the user you are helping in this instance is a warez user.
Secondly, please, do go on. I'll risk it