Hi list! I am currently thinking about whether it would make sense to add real-time scripting support to LS. Something like Kontakt already provides. A set of event handlers you can write and commands you can trigger by function calls. I would like to use it as extension to the GIG engine, but it could theoretically also be used for the other engines (SFZ and SF2).
In the gig format there are so called "MIDI rules". But as far as I can see it, they are very limited. Example: I currently have a string ensemble instrument where I would like to have staccato sounds automatically being triggered if aftertouch passed a certain level. That way I can i.e. play and hold string chords with both hands, and by increasing pressure on the keys once in a while I can trigger other sounds again and again without having to release any key. Sounds like a job for the so called "control trigger MIDI rule". But in the way it was implemented GigaStudio 4 there are four restrictions that prevent me doing so: 1. Those "control trigger midi rules" only support CCs, not aftertouch. 2. As far as I can see it there is a maximum of 32 triggers, thus I could use those staccato sounds only on a key range of a bit more than 2 octaves. 3. Those trigger rules have no concept for distinguishing whether the sound was triggered by a MIDI rule or normally/directly by the musician. So all I could do is triggering another string ensemble note, but not a staccato note with such MIDI rules. There is the so called "smart MIDI" dimensions, but as far as I can see it, it is restricted to other MIDI rules like legato, but not supposed to be used for the trigger MIDI rule. 4. As far as I can see it, you can only use one MIDI rule type per instrument. So if you are using this "controller trigger MIDI rule" then you are not supposed to use i.e. the "legato MIDI rule". Obviously those restrictions could be hacked by adding LinuxSampler's own minor custom extensions on GigaStudios original MIDI rules concept. But does it make sense? I mean one would probably reach another restriction with those MIDI rules soon and various use cases that would not be covered by them, and we would be back at point one. Thoughts? CU Christian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Accelerate Dev Cycles with Automated Cross-Browser Testing - For FREE Instantly run your Selenium tests across 300+ browser/OS combos. Get unparalleled scalability from the best Selenium testing platform available Simple to use. Nothing to install. Get started now for free." http://p.sf.net/sfu/SauceLabs _______________________________________________ Linuxsampler-devel mailing list Linuxsampler-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linuxsampler-devel
