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Old 02-12-2012, 09:30 AM   #1
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Default Send MIDI CC on recording start external device

Can be possible to send some midi (notes or CC) to MIDI OUT port when recording is starting/ending? We try to light a bulb "WE'RE RECORDING!" but we can't get a signal from Reaper. We tried tools like Winspector or Window Detective to find internal messages but it's for us like reverse engineering or magic so we stopped

There's many schemes which gives you an opportunity to control external devices via USB, like this one:
http://sklep.avt.pl/p/pl/46767/karta...any+uklad.html
(sorry, polish only)
there's even a simple software with sources included (delphi )), and using this:
https://bitbucket.org/h4ndy/midiio-dev/
you can switch the lights with MIDI.

We even thought that it would be cool if "Recording" button will light Scroll Lock LED, 'cause you can use transmitter and switch an external light almost directly).
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Old 02-12-2012, 09:49 AM   #2
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I just realized that I can use external controller - even a button from joystick, which is all I have here for now - as "Record" button. But that's not what I need - I want to get return information, i.e. when I click "Record" on screen I want to get message.
Maybe it it possible even now? Can somebody tell me?
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Old 02-12-2012, 03:15 PM   #3
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I'm thinking the control surfaces sends midi on certain button presses. Activate the Mackie Control Universal surface,send to midi out and you could look for what midi key is sent when you press record.
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Old 02-15-2012, 04:01 PM   #4
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You did my day

I've checked - you're right. Tested for Yamaha 01X and HUI, both send CC's and I see them clearly in MidiOX. Will try to code an app ina few days.

Thanks.
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