Old 01-07-2012, 11:05 AM   #1
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How can I create a keyboard shortcut to instantly kill all sound coming from Reaper? I can mute the master volume but then any sound from the Media explorer still plays. I can make a keyboard shortcut for the explorer too but I need (want?) one emergency key to kill all sound. Any help appreciated.
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:10 PM   #2
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Have you tried making a custom action (macro) which runs both of these actions?
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:26 AM   #3
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I looked into that but it seems the action list is totally separate for reaper and the media explorer. They also seem to function as two separate applications. Even if I have a shortcut for reaper, if the media explorer is highlighted the reaper shortcut does not work (and vise versa). So, unless I am wrong, there is no way to stop both with a single keystroke.
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:37 AM   #4
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if you could only route the media explorer audio to a track in your project, this user's issue would be resolved...
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Old 01-19-2012, 11:35 AM   #5
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if you could only route the media explorer audio to a track in your project, this user's issue would be resolved...
Great idea! Does anyone know if this can be done?
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Old 01-19-2012, 11:57 AM   #6
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You could use something like auto hotkey to set up a key command that would activate both the stop transport command and the explorer playback.

The explorer might have to be the active window though.... hmmm I'll give this a shot when I get a chance to see if it works.
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Old 01-19-2012, 12:10 PM   #7
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From the sws actions there is mute hardware output.
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Old 01-19-2012, 01:13 PM   #8
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Great idea! Does anyone know if this can be done?
not unless you physically route a line out and then back into your sound card...
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Old 01-19-2012, 01:42 PM   #9
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"space bar", anyone?
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Old 01-19-2012, 01:47 PM   #10
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Can I ask what the reason is for this?

How often do you have audio coming from both your Media Explorer and your Session Window at the same time? I wouldnt think too often.

Yeah....space bar? O.o
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auditioning samples while playing your project?

space bar only effects one or the other
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Old 01-19-2012, 05:46 PM   #12
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I don't trust a software-only solution to this; I use a monitor controller.

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I don't trust a software-only solution to this; I use a monitor controller.

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Old 01-23-2012, 12:01 PM   #14
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I only want (need?) this because volume levels can differ dramatically between different sources and I need an emergency kill switch for very loud sounds.

On a related note, if I set up something to mute the sound in the Windows volume mixer the Reaper sound still comes through. How is this possible?
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:57 AM   #15
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I've seen (heard) a frozen pc with loud noise coming out of the soundcard. Only a real hardware switch can mute the signal to the speakers. Unless the pc is on your desk and you can pull the cord out.
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I've seen (heard) a frozen pc with loud noise coming out of the soundcard. Only a real hardware switch can mute the signal to the speakers. Unless the pc is on your desk and you can pull the cord out.
Once in a while my Jamstix crashes, leaving a LOUD noise
that cannot be stopped by software - the computer must be
reset.... so I have a monitor control with a "mute" button
right next to the mouse for this very reason.

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Old 01-25-2012, 03:09 PM   #17
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This one is working fine and is not expensive at all.

http://www.smproaudio.com/index.php/...lers/nanopatch
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I bought a Presonus Central Station. Quite a lot of money with the remote unit included and I felt pangs of guilt as I ordered it -I thought I was being a bit extravagant.

All those thoughts vapourised as soon as I had set it up on my desk, connected it up and started using it. You feel in control and you feel supremely confident. I can switch in reference sources and headphones; swap monitors; cue to wherever I've set up a live area; replay a recording to the live area; talk to the talent with a push-button; and of course, mute the monitors...

I haven't thought about the cost of the thing since.

Whatever hardware you get it's a big step in the right direction. You'll understand as soon as it's working for you...


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