Need Advice..

[necdetdoni]

Hi..
I use Varranger with Sd2 + Surface pro 3 + Axiom midi keyboard

When i play a *pat file everything works ok with Sd2

but if i play a style from Psr-710 files "perc" channel play with wrong instrument (e.g. piano) i can not put a drum kit to the channel

But if i change midi out to "vArranger software synth" perc channel play right notes with a drum set..

Why can't do this with Sd2 ?

Thanks for help..

[Dan]

If you use the vASynth, it is better to use the GM2 mode, but if you use the SD2, then you need to select KETRON SD2
In this mode, vArranger will send the right sysex to the SD2, to change the perc track to a DRUMS track
Let me know, if this corrects

[necdetdoni]

Hi Dan thanks for reply
I use Sd2 with Ketron SD2 mode already..in this mode perc track does not work as it should be..

[Dan]

I just sent you the latest version to be sure we are using the same. Can you try again?

[necdetdoni]

Dan,i tried the new version but i got many problems..
1)Varranger can't recognize axiom..after many attempt it worked..
2)many times Varranger freezed..impossible to close..
3)sometimes i see midi signal but no sound..
4)when it work i see same problem;perc channel play with piano not drums..

[Dan]

Do you have a problem with all yamaha styles, or only few?
What is the midi interface to connect the Maudio and the SD2 ?

[necdetdoni]

I have problems all Yamaha styles..
I use midi bridge function on m audio axiom 49 midi keyboard..it worked many years as perfect..

[necdetdoni]

Dan,i saw this in the French forum
https://www.varranger.com/vforum/index.php?topic=161.0
(thanks for google translate )

I think, this is the my problem..
now what is your advice?
Thank you

[necdetdoni]

After than SD2 "firmware update" with a little bit courage, the problem fixed...

[Dan]

wow... you have courage...

What windows version and what midi interface did you use to update the SD2?

[necdetdoni]

yep was hard decision indeed...
I used windows 10 32 bit (on my old Dell laptop) with Presonus audiobox itwo sound card