Tracktion Software

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:21 pm

Short cut keys that move up and down the program/ preset list.

Why?

So the you can easily select a filter (synth) then press the appropriate short cut to go to the next preset.

Saves having to fiddle around with the mouse to find the right preset sound when playing a synth.

N.B. Could the keys still work even if the vsti has focus?

AD80 · Post by **AD80** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 7:44 pm

Up and Down arrows do this. You have to have the preset box in focus tho.

EDIT: Oh I see, you probably mean the other Tracktion preset list. I agree.

Beno · Post by **Beno** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 8:35 pm

What "other Tracktion preset list".
Ben

AD80 · Post by **AD80** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:22 pm

Well theres the "programs" box, and theres the built in tracktion presets manager. You can flip through the programs with up down arrows but you cant flip through the Tracktion presets. I'm guessing this is what Tingle was talking about.

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:40 pm

Actually I was talking about the programs, but without the need to click the mouse on it to bring it into focus. Just select a synth and still be able to adjust the program selection (i call presets) with a user definable short cut key.

Think of it this way: load a synth, move one of it's sliders then press the space bar. the play head of tracktion plays. Now wouldn't it be nice to be able to scroll through the progam presets in this imediate manner?

Buy making program +/- user defined keys you could do this.

Beno · Post by **Beno** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:44 pm

But surely one click of the mouse isn't that big of a deal. Click on the box, then up and down arrow keys. The problem is that when a VSt interface is in focus, all of the key commands go to it, not Tracktion. So you need to click back onto Tracktion to give it focus again. So since you have to click anyway, just click on the Preset box.
Ben

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:54 pm

Not so with space, could it not be with a couple of other user defined keys?

It's not just clicking the mouse, it's clicking the mouse in a precise part of the screen (which may well be covered with a vst).

Efficency in mouse clicks is where Tracktion wins big time.

AD80 · Post by **AD80** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:56 pm

I guess it would be cool if there was a special short cut for it. But I personally dont mind clicking on the preset box much.

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:15 am

I know what you mean, but as this is one of the main things that I do when using tracktion, ie. looking for the right sound in a synths, it just makes sense to make it that tiny bit quicker.

I would of thought this would be a pretty popular thing that most people do with tracktion.

valley · Post by **valley** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:50 am

Beno wrote: The problem is that when a VSt interface is in focus, all of the key commands go to it, not Tracktion.

It wouldn't be hard[1] for Jules to set up some key hooks so that certain keys are captured even before they reach the plugin interface.

[1] under 'doze at least, but I imagine since OSX is built on *nix, things'd be similar

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 1:16 am

It maybe that I can still use space when a VST is in focus because I'm using MKEY (cheers Valley

).

Beno · Post by **Beno** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:42 am

OK, good point Valley. I'm convinced. I'll add it to the request list. Now let me see if I can convince Jules.
Ben

valley · Post by **valley** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:07 pm

tingle wrote:I'm using MKEY (cheers Valley ).

You are? I didn't realize anyone still was.

Well I'm glad it is of use to some people then.

Mr. Tingle · Post by **Mr. Tingle** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:34 pm

You are? I didn't realize anyone still was.

Mkey in combination with jhalamus and midi yoke is my bacis midi input, can't do without them.

rockstar_not · Post by **rockstar_not** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 1:49 pm

Beno wrote:OK, good point Valley. I'm convinced. I'll add it to the request list. Now let me see if I can convince Jules.
Ben

Ben,

What exactly is the 'request list' you mentioned here?

-Scott

And getting back onto topic. Is there a way to get my old-school midi controller (which is an Ensoniq VFX-SD) to transmit this information while I'm auditioning presets? I'm right handed, and this keyboard is on a stand to the right of my PC keyboard and mouse. As it stands right now, I have to go 'lefty' with the mouse and up/down arrow keys while my right hand is on the keyboard. I'd love to be able to do it without the Rick Wakeman, arms out to both sides kind of approach.

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