KVR Audio

Jake Jackson · Post by **Jake Jackson** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:52 pm

Thank you. If Metro is more straightforward for editing and revising than the current crop of sequencers and beat makers, it may become popular. Looking forward to the video.

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:06 pm

Jake Jackson wrote:I've watched the Metro videos on Youtube. One subject that I hoped to learn more about is not covered--moving sections\passages around. Several other people here seem interested in how Metro lets the user do this. Could you post a video?

There are many ways to move stuff around when dealing with linear tracks. However your question seemed to specifically address sections (and subsections) so while I am not exactly sure what you are looking for hopefully this is it. If not, please let me know:

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Jake Jackson · Post by **Jake Jackson** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:43 pm

Your demo starts a little later than I anticipated, but does answer most of my questions about editing.

I do have a question about creating the sections, however. Essentially, I want something simple: the ability to establish sections before or as I play, instead of having to go in and insert sections or cut\copy and paste. The goal is have a straightforward way to record, say, two verses and then a chorus, with each isolated in a part. One could then drag them around to rearrange their sequence. Does Metro allow the user to create sections prior to recording?

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:06 pm

Jake Jackson wrote: I do have a question about creating the sections, however. Essentially, I want something simple: the ability to establish sections before or as I play, instead of having to go in and insert sections or cut\copy and paste. The goal is have a straightforward way to record, say, two verses and then a chorus, with each isolated in a part. One could then drag them around to rearrange their sequence. Does Metro allow the user to create sections prior to recording?

Again I am not sure I understand your question but I believe the answer is: yes, that is exactly the way subsections work.

There is a section window and there you select the section you want to deal with. You could, for example, name the first 3 sections, "Verse1", "Verse2" and "Chorus" respectively. Then go and create/record the verses and chorus in the respective section. All tracks start at measure 1 in their respective section and you can loop any tracks you want. Once you have the parts completed you can then create subsections (as in the video) and drag them around to create the song.

With subsections, once you have the structure of the song the way you want it, you can then also record a linear track (like a lead line across the chorus and verses) with the subsections located on a different track. Or you could expand the subsections. I like to copy the parent section and then expand the subsections in case I want to revisit the songs structure later.

lingyai · Post by **lingyai** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:31 pm

goldenanalog wrote:I just bought it; it looks like the dev might be starting to 'plug into' KVR...

The free upgrade to version 7 looks huge...

I took this post at face value when I purchased Metro v 6 in October, but guess I should have been more careful, as it wasn't after all the dev who wrote this; at all events it looks like the upgrade to Metro 7 is not free, but rather is $35, as seen here

http://sagantech.com/shop/product_info. ... ucts_id=32

which is a *very* generous price -- am not complaining -- but rather just setting the record straight, in case any one else had expected a free upgrade

szurcio · Post by **szurcio** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:50 pm

I purchased v6 in October and got a free upgrade to 7. You just have to contact the Metro support.

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:21 pm

As noted hereanyone that purchased Metro, Metro LX or Metro SE after 9/4/2012 can receive a free upgrade by sending an email to: info at sagantech.biz. Be sure to include your date of purchase and your serial number.

Torchlight · Post by **Torchlight** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:08 pm

I tried the demo as I'm looking for a DAW with integrated notation. But I had lots of weird Midi and Audio artefacts, including stuck notes.

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:58 pm

I don't ever get stuck notes with over 500 different plug-ins. What plug-ins or hardware were you using?

Stephan326 · Post by **Stephan326** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:08 pm

SaganTech, How long will the kvr discount be in effect? I wanna buy it but do not have the funds??

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:20 pm

Stephan326 wrote:SaganTech, How long will the kvr discount be in effect? I wanna buy it but do not have the funds??

The KVR coupon is valid up until (but not including) 01/30/2013.

Torchlight · Post by **Torchlight** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:58 pm

SaganTech wrote:I don't ever get stuck notes with over 500 different plug-ins. What plug-ins or hardware were you using?

A Macbook Air, a Korg Microkey 61 and various plugins, including Diversion, Strobe (DCAM Synth Squad) and Sylenth1.

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:48 pm

Torchlight wrote:
SaganTech wrote:I don't ever get stuck notes with over 500 different plug-ins. What plug-ins or hardware were you using?
A Macbook Air, a Korg Microkey 61 and various plugins, including Diversion, Strobe (DCAM Synth Squad) and Sylenth1.

I have never had stuck notes with either Strobe or Sylenth1. I don't have Diversion. You might want to check that your MIDI cables (or USB cable) are not loose.

Torchlight · Post by **Torchlight** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:19 pm

I played the same synths a few minutes later in Ableton Live without problems.

SaganTech · Post by **SaganTech** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:14 pm

Torchlight wrote:I played the same synths a few minutes later in Ableton Live without problems.

That does not prove anything.

Do you use *Metro* ?

Do you use Metro ?