Midi sync with external recorders

SpiritS · 07-12-2007, 05:49 PM

Although your sofware package is quit good and stabile, I noticed that there was no option for synchronising with external (digital) hardware recorders through midi. For recording in my home studio I use a Zoom MRS 1266. I only use the sequenser program for midi and software synths such as the Roland Virtual Sound canvas. All guitar and bass parts are recorded on my MRS 1266. The only problem using Reaper is that I cannot sync this sequenser with my MRS, so for me Reaper become not very usefull.
Can you please add a midi sync so that I can work with reaper instead of the Yamaha SQ-01 or Sonar?
Not only because it is so stable to use but also because you can update the program On and on without any cost...

TONDOG64 · 07-12-2007, 06:10 PM

It has been requested many times before, mostly by me, but it seems the need is not pressing for most who use PC for recording. I too have tried and failed to sync my Roland VS to Reaper.

I would like to cast my vote once again for this request.

WOK! · 07-14-2007, 03:50 PM

Yes, every sequencer should be able to sync to other equipment not only as master but also as a slave.
That's a standard feature.

thatbastarddon · 07-15-2007, 01:32 AM

i would be much more likely to choose reaper over all of the other
dongle laden bloatware out there, if it would synch up with my dps24. please make reaper learn to chase mtc and enable some kind of "generic remote" feature.

thatbastarddon
beg/whine mode off, back to lurking and pressing "play" after every update.

DuX · 07-16-2007, 12:47 PM

MTC? +10

it would make it even more professional than it is.

SMPTE? +100

I suppose those two will be implemented eventually for sure or at least MTC, however I don't think this will happen in this version but rather v2.

Cheers!

Spandex · 07-16-2007, 03:32 PM

I'll add my vote for external sync please.

gzifcak · 07-28-2007, 05:17 AM

me too! i can't get my gear to sync to reaper for some reason, please give us the option of doing it the other way around.

thekwaze · 10-20-2007, 02:29 AM

Same here!!!!
I have not used Reaper for the last few months and had hoped that by now it would be possible to sync with my Roland VS1880 which has most of my next release recorded on it.
Apparently still not possible.....yet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TONDOG64

It has been requested many times before, mostly by me, but it seems the need is not pressing for most who use PC for recording. I too have tried and failed to sync my Roland VS to Reaper.

I would like to cast my vote once again for this request.

Lawrence · 10-20-2007, 05:43 AM

Bump from the peanut gallery.

dnafe · 10-20-2007, 06:16 AM

I'll add my name to the list of people who'd like to see this feature

FatPauly · 10-20-2007, 08:17 AM

Add me to the list too!

- Paul Artola
Ellicott City, Maryland

animix · 10-20-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiritS

Although your sofware package is quit good and stabile, I noticed that there was no option for synchronising with external (digital) hardware recorders through midi. For recording in my home studio I use a Zoom MRS 1266. I only use the sequenser program for midi and software synths such as the Roland Virtual Sound canvas. All guitar and bass parts are recorded on my MRS 1266. The only problem using Reaper is that I cannot sync this sequenser with my MRS, so for me Reaper become not very usefull.
Can you please add a midi sync so that I can work with reaper instead of the Yamaha SQ-01 or Sonar?
Not only because it is so stable to use but also because you can update the program On and on without any cost...

I've said it before......when this application is capable o syncing using ASIO positioning protocall, I'[ll buy it.

Lawrence · 10-20-2007, 10:49 AM

Explain how the ASIO Positioning Protocol thing works Animix. Thanks.

dnafe · 11-03-2007, 05:16 AM

just a little bump

dnafe · 12-15-2007, 10:14 AM

another little bump

thekwaze · 01-15-2008, 12:50 PM

My hand is up for that one.....I keep waiting and keep looking....

Quote:

Originally Posted by TONDOG64

It has been requested many times before, mostly by me, but it seems the need is not pressing for most who use PC for recording. I too have tried and failed to sync my Roland VS to Reaper.

I would like to cast my vote once again for this request.

Diogenes · 01-15-2008, 01:54 PM

Have you guys tried the newer versions? A bunch of synch stuff has been going in since December... I don't use it so I can't say how well or even if it works.

Quote:

REAPER v2.020 - December 21 2007
Download: 3.1 MB installer

* initial contextual help in Preferences screens
* midi recording: better automatic delay compensation
* preliminary slave spp/clock and mtc/ltc timecode. needs testing.
* preliminary ASIO Positioning Protocol slave synchronization (needs testing as well)
* record button on transport now can reflect record punch mode (transport_record_loop.png, transport_record_item.png)
* play button on transport now can reflect slave sync state (transport_play_sync.png, transport_play_sync_on.png)
* right click on play button now shows slave sync configuration, (alt+right click to toggle sync enabled)
* right click on record button now shows record mode options
* actions to open timecode sync panel and toggle sync
* transport context menu now has slave sync/record mode options
* better transport status display (goes multiline, shows slave/bouncing status)
* improved smpte_ltc_decoder synchronization with varying frame/samplerates
* fixed snap to grid at any distance with grid snapping disabled behaving funny
* fixed CPU munch/weird sounds at ends of pitch shifted items with loop source disabled
* fixed crash in Performance Monitor on some machines
* better audio input/output name aliasing (handles duplicate named inputs better, changing indices)
* ReaFIR: fixed Reamote support
* updated (smaller) Spectro build
* updated: fixed skinned scrollbar reading bug

Reaper's up to 2.031 now. Grab it and try it out.

D

thatbastarddon · 01-15-2008, 08:35 PM

have it, love it, working great for me (v2.031).
some have mentioned the "go to" message support. that would help
me work faster and more efficiently, but i'm ok so far.
i'm currently playing around with a project (just for fun and to flog my system) that has 24 tracks running on my DPS24 in sync with Reaper running 40 tracks with 8 stereo fx returns.(FX are all Reaper, Schwa, Stillwell, Nick Crow{free}, and JS)
pc AMD 64x2 4200
2 Gigs of ram
XP Home
Profire Lightbridge for ADAT, midi, and wordclock between the two(slaved to the DPS24)

the only thing i'm seeing, here and there, is a shift in time between them that seems to bring up some phase issues.(Reaper drifts ahead)
this only seems to occur when i try to work too fast, too often.
if i try to tighten up the settings i get the "red flash" in the transport and spotty crackly playback from Reaper.(to be fair i have not messed with the default settings since v2.027 or 8)

i'll post the song in the "Reaper Radio" thread when it's done.
(hopefully by the end of the week-end/ work has been crazy.)
don't get your hopes up about quality though, i'm not that good.

Don

Diogenes · 01-15-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatbastarddon

have it, love it, working great for me (v2.031).

i'll post the song in the "Reaper Radio" thread when it's done.

Sweet! Glad to hear you are getting on with it. I tell you man, Reaper has brought the FUN back to recording for me... I love it!!

Let us know when you have the tune up on Reaper Radio. I have been working on a song for a friend but I hope to finish one of mine for the 'radio' soon.

D

hardminder · 10-21-2008, 10:05 AM

add my vote too on this one!!!

my roland fantom S have no power on reaper!!!!