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I am getting ahead of myself here.   I think I always used Paypal for my purchases here.  I closed my Paypal account today.   I hope I can use my credit card or use other services to make the payment for future upgrades, soundbanks, or whatever. 

Has anyone tried soundfonts by Gold MIDI?    ttps://www.goldmidisf2.com/

The upcoming Bluetooth MIDI device by CME-Pro  You can sign up for a 50% discount. 
https://www.cme-pro.com/widi-uhost/

JJazzLab 2.0 - free app- make your own backing tracks

https://www.jjazzlab.com/en/download/

Does anyone have a Ketron SD4 INS File?

Thanks,

I got my USB HOST MIDI ROUTER - UHMR the other day. For someone who needs a USB midi host, this seems to be the best. The Kenton doesn't support a USB hub. I couldn't get a clear answer from Cerebel USB MIDI Host. The Cerebel supports only two USB midi devices for sure, I was told.

Anyway, this the UHMR works great. It supports 8 USB midi devices. You can program on the unit itself, or it comes with configuration software. This is a small company in Spain that makes good products.

I have an iConnectivity Audio4+ that has a USB midi host, but it doesn't work too well with my Korg Microkey 61 with a built-in hub, and the Audio4+ is big and requires an AC power source whereas the UHMR is small and thus taking up very little room, and I can power it from a USB battery pack.

http://compasflamenco.com/midi-c-3/usb-host-midi-router-uhmr-p-8.html

In October a Bluetooth version of the Pok Foot-switch by X-Tempo will be released.   Someone in Europe mentioned about the Pok last year on this forum.  I got one myself.  The Pok is the best thing that happened to vArranger and many other apps I have in hybrid notetook.  Thanks to vArranger' support for many types of controllers, I can change so many different sounds and control a number of functions with the Pok.   

Now I got the Blueooth version. It works great.  I like the fact that I don't have to use a little USB receiver anymore.   

Hello Dan,

Would you consider implementing Bluetooth MIDI support?     
https://github.com/Microsoft/Windows-universal-samples/tree/master/Samples/MIDI

Anybody running Pianissimo VST plugin in vArranger?    For some reason, it doesn't load but crashes vArranger.

My vA2 is verion 1.18.  The plugin is 64 bit.   I jBridge treated it to see if it would do the tick.  It didn't.   Sometimes I use this plugin.  It has a nice, rich, and warm tone to it in the mid range. 

Dan announced that there will be an update soon.   I am sure that all look forward to it.   I noticed that the "vArranger Beta Program v1.18 Started" thread is almost 4 years old, and I thought I would start a new thread.  My version is 1.17.97.   I don't know what the next version will be but I hope that the next update is good enough even for those who use a pirated version to "update" and purchase vArranger2 so that Dan can compensated for his hard work.   

Just read this KVR article concering Windows support for MIDI over Bluetooth LE.   I"d love to see this feature in vArranger.

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Support
As the first Windows DAW to support wireless Bluetooth MIDI controllers natively, Cakewalk CTO Noel Borthwick explains "To deliver seamless connectivity to the next generation of MIDI devices, we've adopted Microsoft's new API standard for using MIDI on Windows as part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) architecture—which provides a modern, extensible way to communicate with MIDI."

I read Dan's post on some forum that the Arturia Beatstep is suppored by vA2.  I wonder what other surface controls are supported by vA2 but Dan has not mentioned on this English forum.

I am looking for an 88 key keyboard/controller to play and control vA2.  I think I saw Dan's video clips playing the Numa Compact.  I am looking at the Comact 2 version with built-in sounds and speakers.  The built-in sound would be handy just in case my PC crashes.    I wonders what 88 keyboards other use?

Recently I purchased a virtual instrument library for Kontakt. It is called Soundstation by Neo. Just all the sounds in the library are excellent for live performance The whole thing is only 3.3 GB, and I can load up the whole library and play all the instruments like a hardware module.
I thought Soundstation would be a perfect companion to vA2. 
http://neo-soundstation.com/

Just recently I stumbled upon a new audio/VST host called Gig Performer.   It runs on Mac and Windows.   I find it very intuitive and easy to use.   I am trying to think what would be the best way to combine it with vArranger when I perform.   I know that vArranger can host VST instruments, but I like many features of Gig Performer and I am going to create many patches in it.     Is there anyone who uses a VST host with vArranger at the same time?

I am trying to go wireless as much as possible with my vA2 setup.  I just don't care for cables and cords around me.   Today I tested the Korg Nanokontrol Studio which is a Bluethtooth midi control surface.    Midi feedback from vA2 works well.   The unit is overpriced, but wireless is an important feature for me.   Besides, it stores 5 scenes and more buttons than the Nanocontrol 2.   The buttons should have been at the bottom, though.   The knobs get in the way when you try press the buttons.   

I am wondering what external control devices others use for vA2.   I am thinking of getting the Pok and Korg NanoKontrol Studio.  Both are wireless.   When  I play my midi accordion, I use a small Bluetooth gamepad attached to the accordion - it gives about 10 functions
Also a small Bluetooth Keyboard.   I would think the Pok would be nice when both hands are playing notes.

i had to save some Band In A Box songs in Asian characters, but BIAB won't let me.   I found out that I had to get a language pack from PG Music.  The language pack still did not do the trick.   I had to change Windows default system font to the specific language.   I did not want it. Otherwise,  Windows menus and BIAB menus aill will be in that language.   So much change for just song names.   I tried to do the same with vA2, and vA2 had no problem saving and reading song names in Asian charaters!    Pretty handy. 

It would be great if multiple midi devices can be selected for MIDI In 1 of vArranger.    Many apps allow that and that way I don't have to open and run another app like MIDI OX and LoopBe.     

I just got an inexpensive Bluetooth joystick.   I paired it with my Surface Pro but vA2 doesn't recongize it.   

MIDI out to the Ketron SD4 (MIDI cable connection not USB).    I choose Mariachi (shown as Multi) in Voice.   Both Right 1 and Right 2 are turned on, but only Right 2 (Trumpet 1) plays.   The volume LED of Right 1 Mariachi does not move.   I selected other sounds in Sound Edit for Right 1, but no sound.  Only just once in a while a note will play in Right 1.   This one baffles me.       Trombone Multi(not Trombones), Brass2 Multi, Jazztpt Multi are the same way. 

Thanks,

Chris

What would be the best way of switching assignable controllers to use with vA2?   Sometimes, I'd like to use just the Nanokontrol 2 when I play a keyboard, but other times using a foot controller such as the Softstep would be better when I play a midi accordion.  It seems to me that each time I change an assignable controller, I have to re-assgin all the buttons in vA2.   If anyone could shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it.   

Dan,

I understand you have a long list of feature requests.   Is midi merge already on your list by any chance?   I must use MIDI-OX for now to have midi merge, but it would be better if vArranger had the function.    Thanks.   

I can't load Xpand!2 64 bit into vA2.   It freezes up.   Both are 64 bit.   Has any one had the same experience?   

I can't load 32 bit VST plug-ins in vA2.   So it must 64 bit.  Then why is vA2 is listed as 32 bit in Windows Task Manager?   

Is there any way I can send the sustain message on Channel 2 for "2nd Voice" besides Right Voices at the same time?    It sort of works. First time when I engage sustain pedal is on, notes for the 2nd Voice will sustain but if I play more notes there is no sound until I take off the sustain pedal, which defeats the purpose of the sustain pedal.    Thanks, in advance, for help. 

Does vArranger play the so-called Freeplay Styles by Yamaha?    If so, how I do tell one is a Freeplay style?

For the first time today I connected vA2 to the Ketron SD4.   I don't know how the Sd4 compares with the SD1000 in sound quality, but I thought the SD4 sounded great.   It is as if my SD4 sound module took on new life as an arranger playing different style formats all thanks to the smart vArranger2. 

I use a usb midi device that can be connected to four foot pedals for sustain, pitch bend, and the like, but I have to use MIDI-OX to merge the incoming midi.  I hope Dan will implement midi merge in the next update. 

As I am learning my way with vArragner, I have a couple of questions or feature requests.   
1. Is it possible to save multi sounds on multiple midi channels and save them as a patch?   

2. When layering sounds for the Right, is it possible to have different ocatve ranges for each track?   That way, one can have really fat sounds.

Thanks,

Chris   

Does the Korg NanoKontrol 1 also get LED feedback like the 2nd version?    Which is better for vArranger?

Thanks,
Chris

I've been reading some past posts about TA Sound Engine.   I wonder if it is available yet.     

I have played vArranger two days in a row.   First on my MS Surface Pro from a Microkey 61 on my study desk, and tonight, from my Roland accordion, Lenovo Yoga Pro,  iConnectAUDIO4+.     I am very pleased with vArranger.   A lot to learn and also I need to go through my personal sample libraries including all the packages I had purchased from Live Styler, or look into Dan's sound banks as well as offers from Trans Audio.   

i found out from some posts here that in the Windows audio setting, "Give Exclusive Control" has to be checked to use Wasapi in VA2.   It is ture.  Otherwise, I get Error_WASAPI_Init:6 and no sound.   On my desktop PC (Surface Pro connected to an 28inch) I usually have the setting "Give Exclusive Control" off.   This way, I can play along with Youtube when I play VST plug-ins and whatever.   I tested Live Styler just now and it loads and plays just fine in Wasapi with the "Give Exclusive Control" off.   It would be wonderful if VA2 can do the same.   

I wonder if the vArranger Sound Banks have what Roland calls patch remain or smooth sound transition as called by Korg.     Roland Edirol VSTs and even their IOS version Soun Canvas have patch remain.   

Thanks

Can vArranger merge two or more incoming midi channels to spell out chords like the Roland BK7m?  For instance, a C bass on one channel and Em on another channel to play the CMajor7.     

Thanks,

I am eagerly waiting for my vArranger USB key to arrive this week.    I have a Desktop Arranger by V3 Sound and I am thinking of driving it from vArranger.   It appears that not only is vArranger a versatile arranger but also a handy midi program changer to access sounds in external devices.   The Desktop Arranger has manu unique sounds depedning what sound board are installed and I am trying to see how I can use vArranger to access those sounds in the Desktop Arranger on the fly.   Is it just a matter of storing midi program changes to access sounds?   What would be the best way to quickly call up sounds on multiple midi channels in external midi devices?   

Thanks,