RapidComposer v5 beta feedback and discussion

[BluGenes]

yea, no.. I think that would be a new night mare to code.. you would be re-defining the use of the shift click, control click, etc. to something else.. You couldn't have two different functions for the same clicks.. Anything shift click or control click is always understood to be used as selections in a windowed environment, (OS as well, but, of course the keys a named differently)

Meaning, you could not use the key combo to make selections and for recall..

But, maybe, store the selection as a list and use an F key.. anytime a selection is made, a new list is made.. etc..

[sj1]

store the selection as a list and use an F key.. anytime a selection is made, a new list is made.. etc..

That gets to the same end - one-touch "re-arming" (as I put it).

If this approach circumvents other complications, I like it.

Thanks again Gene!

[musicdevelopments]

RapidComposer v5.4b1 is available!

The latest beta version was built today so that we are on the same page. It has all the fixes of v5.3.3 (including the one in a library used that caused mysterious random crashes in plug-ins on macOS), as well as the unreleased features, like audio to MIDI. Thanks for your patience!

Improvements:

• The phrase browser is updated in the background
• New setting: 'Line naming' (Auto/Manual). Rename lines when 'Manual' is selected
• [from last betas] Audio to MIDI conversion added. Look for 'Convert selected audio to MIDI' in the phrase inspector
• [from last betas] Extended audio file support: WAV/AIFF/FLAC/MP3/OGG audio files can be imported
• [from last betas] Workflow improvement: drag audio files directly to tracks or outside the tracks

[lulukom]

Hi Attila. Thanks for the new beta. I want to know if it is possible to batch convert midi files to files with the extension .rcRHYT ? Thanks.

[lulukom]

And yes, I would like a key command for converting audio to midi. Thank you.

[lulukom]

And it's a pity that when setting up the parameters for converting audio to MIDI, it is impossible to visually control the graphic movement of MIDI notes.

[sj1]

re: the re-arming discussion above -

I'm noticing in RC 5.4b1 that when I leave a bit of selected dice-armed timeline and click elsewhere the arming goes away (while the selection remains).

However, now I see that if I return to the timeline selection and Shift-left-click on it, then the arming returns, just as it was.

RC - Timeline Re-armed with Dice 01.jpg

Nice!!

Was this silently added to RC 5.4b1?

Or was it there all along ...

[musicdevelopments]

Hi Attila. Thanks for the new beta. I want to know if it is possible to batch convert midi files to files with the extension .rcRHYT ? Thanks.

Hi lulukom!

Yes, just drop MIDI files onto the rhythm browser to convert them to .rcRHYT!

And yes, I would like a key command for converting audio to midi. Thank you.

Your request was added to my to-do list, thanks!

And it's a pity that when setting up the parameters for converting audio to MIDI, it is impossible to visually control the graphic movement of MIDI notes.

I am not sure what you mean, but I built in an open-source audio to midi converter that uses a pre-trained neural network. I implemented all controls, and I am not able to improve the audio-to-MIDI conversion unfortunately

Thanks,
Attila

[musicdevelopments]

Nice!!

Was this silently added to RC 5.4b1?

Or was it there all along ...

Hi Steve,

I think it always worked like that. I know I did not touch this recently. OR maybe the software started to improve itself without me knowing about it.

Thanks,
Attila

[musicdevelopments]

I know I have no chance to win, but it would make me happy if you vote for MusicDevelopments as your "Favorite Developer" and RapidComposer as your "Favorite DAW" in the KVR Audio Readers' Choice Awards on the voting page.

Thanks in advance!
Attila

[lulukom]

lulukom wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:01 pm
And it's a pity that when setting up the parameters for converting audio to MIDI, it is impossible to visually control the graphic movement of MIDI notes.
I am not sure what you mean, but I built in an open-source audio to midi converter that uses a pre-trained neural network. I implemented all controls, and I am not able to improve the audio-to-MIDI conversion unfortunately

Hi Attila. I meant the picture with the sticks (stripes)))) depicting the midi notes that will move when I move the faders of the conversion setup BEFORE I PRESS THE OK BUTTON and decide how correct the groove will be. Moreover, as I understand it, you can't do a second conversion with the same audio file and the audio file needs to be dragged onto the track again. And of course, another disadvantage is that the audio file is not compressed or stretched when dragged to take up the exact size in length (for example, 4 or 8 bars). Thank you.

[lulukom]

Another suggestion of mine. I suggest replacing the "possible scales" menu on the master track with a separate Inspector for setting up scales. Here are my arguments.. 1. The Inspector is a non-closing separate window, which allows you to always and quickly enter the desired scale during PLAYBACK. 2. The Inspector can be placed anywhere and it does not cover the view of the tracks. 3. The current menu disappears when you press the STOP transport button. 4. The Inspector should have buttons with arrows - NEXT / PREVIOUS - for setting up a scale for the corresponding chord, as well as a button "Insert scales for each (for all) selected chord". If this seems complicated to you, then I ask you to at least refine the existing menu with items 3 and 4. Thank you.

[musicdevelopments]

Hi Attila. I meant the picture with the sticks (stripes)))) depicting the midi notes that will move when I move the faders of the conversion setup BEFORE I PRESS THE OK BUTTON and decide how correct the groove will be. Moreover, as I understand it, you can't do a second conversion with the same audio file and the audio file needs to be dragged onto the track again. And of course, another disadvantage is that the audio file is not compressed or stretched when dragged to take up the exact size in length (for example, 4 or 8 bars). Thank you.

Hello lulukom,

I see, that is a very good idea to insert a preview there. Maybe the MIDI notes for the first 5 or 10 seconds of audio could be shown (so that the preview would update fast enough).

You can do as many conversions as you need: you don't have to drag the audio to the track again. Once the audio is loaded, you can click on "Convert selected audio to MIDI" many times if you are not satisfied with the results. I'll implement the preview shortly.

Thanks,
Attila

[BluGenes]

For dropping audio, would be nice if the composition is shorter than the audio, extend out to fit it. Don't worry about trying calculate a progression or chords.

[musicdevelopments]

For dropping audio, would be nice if the composition is shorter than the audio, extend out to fit it. Don't worry about trying calculate a progression or chords.

Yes, of course, that makes sense!
Thanks, BluGenes!