midi problem

xana · #11 06-06-2007, 07:11 PM

thank you both for all your help first of all! I really can't think of such technical details; I can only play the keyboard

I checked the midi filter, and it's ok I think; only the sysex are ticked in record and thru as I remember.
Then I opened a midi file and recorded! some notes which I can't hear. Then opened the list editor, but didn't understand anything. But I think there is some problem about it, and the recorded notes seem different I think; how can I say, they look like some lines. I'mnot sure if you could understand what I mean, cause I didn't also

So I screenprinted and putting them here

Medway · #12 06-07-2007, 12:54 AM

Xana,

Looks like Rami was on the right track. Somehow the Alesis is outputing controller data instead of notes.

I had a quick look at the manual and there is a recalibration procedure but it seems pretty dangerous as there are warnings about every two paragraphs saying that the unit can get destroyed if you press one of the wrong buttons. Not only that but it also seems to only pertain to the mod and pitch wheel.

It could be related to the power supply. I remember my friend had some issues with this as they don't supply one automatically.

You are probably using USB to power it correct? Check the switch to see which mode it's in.

In the meantime try selecting one of the other presets, like "Default" to see if that helps.

Come back and let us know,

Jesse

Rambunkcious · #13 06-07-2007, 01:10 AM

Xana,

Hi again, and thanx for the screen shots, heres the link to the latest driver

http://www.alesis.com/index.php?id=58,40,0,0,1,0

Rami

xana · #14 06-07-2007, 08:02 AM

good morning all,
thanks for the driver Ram, I've installed that one 3-4 times some days ago... But your idea about the problem is right.
Jesse, yes, I use the usb to power. I think it's also a problem. I had some problems with usb some weeks ago when the external HDD was connected, but the I fixed it. However, it may have caused such problems, I don't know...
I also checked the calibration page but it is really risky, I wouldn't take it I guess. Also in the manual, find smth called "midi panic/all notes off" for this kind of problems, but also it didn't work. And when I press the "edit preset" button, it says: "P1 Choose Cntrl:Error 037", which I don't understand

BUT!!!! Then I did some preset setting on the synth which I don't know how for the moment

I managed to reach to the default I think. And, I have the SOUND BACK!

I love you all so much, and learnt a lot of technical things, now I'm very happy, I may even cry

Thanks a lot a lot a lot for all your help

Medway · #15 06-07-2007, 11:26 AM

Xana,

That's great you got things working again. You might want to try getting some batteries and seeing if the problem goes away. There might be a USB power issue. I've really only seen that on Mac laptops (for some reason their USB power outputs are low) but it could be the problem with your setup (maybe you are on a laptop as well?)

Either that or maybe look into getting a power adapter from Alesis.

It looks like the memory got corrupted but who knows. This Alesis is a bit
of a wolf in sheeps clothing, seems very nice on the outside but also a lot of problems inside.

As far as the midi notes off/panic, that is for when you have stuck notes. Say you hit stop on
the sequencer and the notes are hanging and playing forever you can press this and it will stop
everything. SX also has this option in the MIDI menu.

When you got to edit preset try moving one of the knobs or pressing one of the controller buttons
so it knows what you want to edit, then maybe that error will go away.

Jesse

xana · #16 06-07-2007, 01:27 PM

Yes Jesse, mine is also a laptop. And I spoke to some friends also they said the usb may have caused it. I'll definately get an adaptor.
And I understood the midi panic better now, thank ya

Also I want to ask what would you advice when I want to buy a new computer; a good Laptop or Mac? Some say macs have some problems, others say pcs, I really can't decide. A good PC would be better maybe but I have to buy a mobile one, as I'm not stuck at one place.

Medway · #17 06-07-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xana

Yes Jesse, mine is also a laptop. And I spoke to some friends also they said the usb may have caused it. I'll definately get an adaptor.
And I understood the midi panic better now, thank ya

Also I want to ask what would you advice when I want to buy a new computer; a good Laptop or Mac? Some say macs have some problems, others say pcs, I really can't decide. A good PC would be better maybe but I have to buy a mobile one, as I'm not stuck at one place.

Ok if it's a laptop then that explains why it could have happened a lot easier.

What speed is your laptop now? And what exactly do you not like about it. Is it a software or hardware issue?

If I bought a laptop I'd probably lean towards a Macbook Pro since you could dual boot both OSX and Windows. I've heard the prices are coming down as well due to a new model coming out soon.

I'm not really a Mac guy myself but it would be more versatile. I used to have an HP laptop which served me well until
a 2$ part for the power supply failed. It's a known issue with at least the older HPs, not sure about the newer ones.

In your case I'd try wiping your install and doing it from scratch (assuming Dell doesn't lock you into their software).

As far as stability I've seen Macs crash just as much as PCs. Really depends on your configuration.

Jesse

xana · #18 06-07-2007, 05:49 PM

Well, I can say the problem is the laptop itself. Its ram is 1ghz (which was originally 512, I had it doubled) but the processor (I don't remember the details, but not core duo) isn't enough, also the hard disk isn't enough. I mean, not a laptop for production. But I think I'll buy again a laptop in a few months, one for music; not Mac. Yes, as you say, I see my friends having a lot of problems with Mac, a good laptop will be good for me I guess. Until I buy it, I'll be kind towards this one, will not try very interesting things on it

Rambunkcious · #19 06-07-2007, 06:02 PM

Mac all the way baby,

Ive had mine for three years now its an older powermac laptop (G4 1.33 Mhz PPC Chip) Ive never had any problems with it, in terms of software or had it shut down during the middle of a session, granted I cant boot both windows and mac, and I cant use windows apps on it.

It also fell down two flights of stairs, step by step, and survived it without any scratches or internal problems, I cant however comment on the newer macs.

The only problem that I have with my mac is the battery but it seems that apple was having some issues with the batteries for a good 3 years in the past, that, as I understand, has been taken care of with their new line of laptops.

Rami

xana · #20 06-07-2007, 06:09 PM

Thanks Rami, I'm really confused about this pc/mac issue. And battery problem is also available in laptops unfortunately. I've never used Mac but as far as I know, there are some differences from pcs, like vsti's not being used in Macs and so on. I should learn more about the advantages and disadvantages, differences of pc and Mac, then I'll decide