Maize Sampler 2 FAQ (updated)

[caoxiang]

Maize Sampler 2 is a complete rebuild, so it may be very different from Maize Sampler 1 in terms of paradigm and architecture. Here is a list of frequently asked questions about maize sampler 2. More will be added during the beta testng. Thanks

1. How do I export a VST dll now? What is the mse file?

The mse file is the exported instrument files of Maize Sampler. This file is a compact format which includes everything about an instrument (samples, properties and skin).

In beta 3, a player plug-in generator is introduced. This tool allows you to generate your own VST/AU plug-in along with a list of mse files. The generated player includes your own indentify such as vendor name and plug-in name. On Windows, it's a DLL and a folder of mse files. On Mac, it's a component bundle.

Note: The instrument vendor must be the same with the player vendor; The player runtime (libAU.dylib) must be installed to end user for Audio Unit plug-ins.

2. How do I make a multi-instrument library with Maize Sampler 2?

Maize Sampler 2 is a single instrument sampler, that means one instance of player can only load and play one mse file at a time. But inside the player, you can unload and load a new instrument in the instrument list. That's why we need a common player instead of having multiple identical player for each instrument.

However, there is approach to add multiple instruments in one instrument as groups. Each group has a selection method. This defines how this group will become active. An option for sub instrument group is MIDI channel group selection. This selection method allows different groups being triggered by different MIDI channels. Another good one for sub instrument groups can be manual selection by users. In this group selection method, the current group will be selected by users in the player. Furthermore, you can also choose the program # selection method, so the group will be choosen by MIDI program change event.