Re: QWS List Braille music notation

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Brian,

For the basics, you might be interested in a podcast I did for the 
Braillists, available at www.braillists.org/media



Guitar chords and lead sheets are easy, they're almost basically 
ordinary braille.


Here are a few examples:

D (major, ordinary chord): dot 6, D

Em (E minor): Dot 6, E, M.
A7 (A dominant seventh): Dot 6, A, Dot 3456, 7.

So that will cover most things...

Now let's try:
F#m7 (F sharp minor seventh): Dot 6, F, SH sign, M, dots 3456, 7.

Sus4 and maj7 are written as you would expect.
Sharp, as we've seen is the SH sign and flat is the GH sign.

Brackets will be the single-cell lower G sign.

Chord symbols generally line up with the note they apply to, but this 
may not always be possible if you have two or three chords in a bar.


There's more information in the music reference books:
The New International Manual of Braille Music Notation, (Krolick, 1996), 
or

Music Braille Notation 2015 (BANA, 2015)

You can find them on braille authority websites, such as 
www.brailleauthority.org, or www.ukaaf.org


I trust this helps, but if you need any furhte rinfo, please feel free 
to write direct.


God bless,

James.




Original Message
From: werewolves...@gmail.com
Date: 11/09/21 17:25
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: QWS List Braille music notation

Hi all, although I am  a proficient Braille reader, I don’t know braille 
music notation other than the Basic note notation. can anyone point me 
in the direction of any online resources to learn the basics?  I 
Justwant to be able to read chords  such as  for the guitar.


.





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Re: QWS List thank you plus issues

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Joe,

It's good to hear from you.

Yes, most media players will play MIDI files, but be warned they may 
route the data to the built-in Microsoft synth by default.


Yes, you can make QWS the default program for MIDI files. You can do 
this either through the Windows file associations (Default Programs) 
function, or I think you can use the context menu (Shift + F10 in File 
Explorer and choose Open With, then Other Application, and tick the box 
that says always to use this program.


Or, if you prefer, you can run QWS with the /r command line parameter 
(that last method is in the QWS manual). R stands for "register". So at 
the Run dialog, type


"c:\program files (x86)\qws\qws.exe" /r

(or whever you installed QWS. Notice the quotes, the /r is deliberately 
not in the quoted bit.


I trust thishelps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: joegio...@gmail.com
Date: 04/09/21 20:17
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: QWS List thank you plus issues

Hello, List Members,    First I wanted to thank you all while I 
struggled through problems with my Medeli keyboard. Then there was time 
spent trying to help make QWS work with virtual instruments.






It ended up that my Triton rack was retulrned me. I set it up with a USB 
to MIDI box. I was able to go through various instruments and hear them. 
After 20 minutes or so, the Triton quit operating as it should.






Well, it's been repaired. The service shop even updated the firmware, 
and that's the trouble. To make this synthesizer work properly, it must 
have the map set to Korg and not MIDI. I don't know how to do that.






Once that is done, maybe all will be right.





Is there a way to play MIDI files without QWS? If there's no way, is 
there a way to make QWS be the default program for playing MIDIs? I 
thought there was a way but couldn't find it in the manual.






Thank you.





Joe G.



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Re: Re: QWS List midi yoke will not install

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Joe,

As Simon has said, MIDI Yoke appears not to work on Windows 10. I can 
confirm this too.


I use Loop MIDI and it is working well for me. Please try it.

The article on using VST Instruments with QWS, and the tutorial on VST, 
both advise against trying MIDI Yoke on Windows 10.


I hope this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: si...@simonj.me
Date: 18/07/21 18:29
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: Re: QWS List midi yoke will not install

The only thing left to try is uninstalling the program completely, then 
reinstalling. I'm guessing it won't work though. LoopMIDI is free and I 
can confirm it does work up to latest Windows 10: If anyone else is 
using similar software, it would be interesting to know.




The only problem I've seen with this particular one is that it seems to 
somehow conflict with CoolSoft virtual MIDI synth, so if you use this 
software to run soundfonts you might find that only one of them can run 
at a time.




Link to LoopMIDI: https://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html





On 7/18/2021 8:01 AM, Joe Giovanelli wrote:

Hi,





I was running Win 7. It seems as though Loop Midi is more complicated 
and it intrudes itself at odd times.






Midi yoke is the first program which is fussy enough to stop the 
installation when confronted with a UAC message.






Joe



On 7/17/2021 8:44 PM, Simon Jaeger wrote:

First, I'm not sure if that program still works on Windows 10, as I 
haven't seen any news of it since WIndows XP days. There is a pretty 
good alternative called LoopMIDI, which is definitely updated and allows 
you to assign custom names and settings for each virtual port. If the 
below doesn't work, I suggest giving this a look.




One way you can run the installer without a UAC prompt is to go to the 
context menu and choose "run as administrator". This will essentially 
grant the program administrative rights before it asks for them, which 
will prevent it from doing so at all. If anything is going to stop the 
install from being interrupted, it should be that.






On 7/17/2021 5:40 PM, Joe Giovanelli wrote:

Good evening,





The subject more or less tells the story.





The Midi yoke program starts to install. The installation is interrupted 
by UAC and I'm asked if I really want to continue. I agree to continue, 
but the Midiyoke installer tells me that the installation was 
interrupted and i must start over.






This obviously a closed circle. How can I break into it and allow the 
program to finish the installation?






I had no idea I'd have to re-examine all this.





Thank you for your ideas.





Joe G.



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Re: RE: QWS List QWS suddenly refuses to start

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Hi Richard,

I have no idea why QWS will automatically close. I cannot think of 
anything that would make the behaviour change if you don't have a config 
file either.


The most likely possibility is some conflict with a MIDI port. So try in 
the Ports dialog turning everything off and then restarting. You'll 
probably get a message that there are no available MIDI ports.


Then go back in and turn one port on and continue restarting.

That's again, just a guess.

Just as a side issue, I assume you are aware what Windows does with 
locating INI files nowadays if you install a program in "C:\Program 
files (x86)" etc? They may be "virtualised", that is, moved to your user 
profile folder under Appdata.


I hope this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 05/07/21 23:22
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: RE: QWS List QWS suddenly refuses to start

Patience. QWS isn't abandoned. James has just been focused on something 
else for a bit. He's got a long list of suggestions for improvements. (I 
know, I wrote several of them from experiences with other sequencers and 
regular use over time) But it's a one person shop.


What would help is as much information as possible about what's 
happening. I prefer to let those having the problem ask elsewhere 
because they know what's going on with their system and the problem and 
they can implement fixes suggested far faster than I can. So it'd be 
good for someone having this problem to go to one of the What's App 
groups or the Midimag lists to ask there.


And though some programs can run into snags with later operating 
systems, that's not always the case. For example, Cardfile, a Windows 
3.1 accessory, still runs on Windows 7 and I suspect will still run on 
Windows 10. Hammerhead, a beats creation program, also still runs fine 
too. It's not a universal truth that legacy software is always 
abandonware.




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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of 
Carlos Gonzalez


Sent: Monday, July 05, 2021 3:49 PM

To: QWS list 

Subject: Re: QWS List QWS suddenly refuses to start



It's painfully obvious that QWS is getting old. And, newer versions of 
Windows don't like old software very much!




Since QWS is not actively maintained. I guess its time to find a new 
music/MIDI creation software. But! REAPER is not the answer because it 
is too complicated to use. And, there is no real good simple alternative 
to QWS to be found!




It's very sad to see a good piece of software grow long in the tooth!



Developers of open source software have the very bad habit of falling 
out of love with their software/projects! So, QWS will at some point 
stop running on any computer. So, once again blind people get kicked in 
the teeth!




Sorry this is not helpful at all. But, maybe, at some point someone who 
wants to keep QWS alive will read this and decide to keep QWS going!






On 7/5/2021 9:41 AM, Richard Emling wrote:

Hi.



Its becoming more and more mysterious:

After deleting the QWS.INI file, QWS starts once with the message, that

it has no configuration and will use the standard one.

Then a new QWS.INI is created.

When closing QWS and trying to reopen it, it again shows its behaviour

of imediately closing again.

I already tried to install it to another path, just to make sure, that

there are no folder rights conflicts, still not opening.

Well, for the moment, I have no special configuration worth saving, but

this can't be the way, deleting the QWS.INI over and over.



Thankfull for more ideas,



Richard

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Re: RE: QWS List virtual instruments

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Joe and all,

I have used Komplete Kontrol instruments through QWS and VST Host and it 
worked fairly well. There is, as has been suggested, a fair bit of setup 
to do and I'm sure there could be several optimisations.


Joe, you mentioned you found the article on using VST instruments hard 
to follow. Have you also discovered the podcast version? It's on the 
Audio Downloads page:

http://www.andrelouis.com/qws/dlaudio.htm
This actually walks you through and demonstrates the process.
In the demo, I use two VST instruments, one is Kontakt.
There are all sorts of ways to route things these days, some prefer 
Reaper, some Logic, some QWS - it's good we have this variety.


I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 23/06/21 17:16
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: RE: QWS List virtual instruments

I'm partial to driver level sound font players like BassMIDI, because 
that way I can replace laggy low quality OS synths.




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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of 
Seth Lowman


Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:40 AM

To: QWS list 

Subject: Re: QWS List virtual instruments



You can get a plug-in now that solves the sound font issue to some 
degree on the Mac. It’s called Juicy SF plug-in, end it runs in VST and 
AU format.  There are some slight bugs with it, as it is a new plug-in; 
for example, it doesn’t quite handle cut off, resonance, and ADSR 
messages properly, but it uses the same engine as Synth Font, and it 
gets the job done when you need it.  There is a slight accessibility 
problem, but I found out that by going to the far side of the plug-in 
window moving my mouse down slightly and clicking, I am able to load 
sound fonts; once I’ve done that, I save them as Logic presets.  I have 
copies of this plug-in installer for Mac and windows if anybody is 
interested, as the website is a bit goofy to navigate. 




God bless!

Seth



On Jun 23, 2021, at 12:45 AM, Katherine Todd  
wrote:




Thanks for that, I love QWS, but also love Komplete and wish the two 
could get along. I do not like reaper so much. It's a great program... 
just... I got so much more done before. So I'm gonna try that!!!


Katy



- Original Message - From: "Simon Jaeger" 

To: "QWS list" 

Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:32 AM

Subject: Re: QWS List virtual instruments





I relate to this entire e-mail in a serious way. I think one of the 
reasons I stopped composing so much was because I bought into the Logic 
/ Reaper / Komplete / fancypants newfangled musical stuff™ scene. And it 
has its place; Komplete is seriously amazing. But I still fly around QWS 
and hesitantly walk around Reaper (at least for MIDI editing). One thing 
you can do is define QWS as an external editor for MIDI files and have 
it use a loopback device routed to Reaper by default. In conjunction 
with the setting that automatically arms tracks as you select them, you 
could then have QWS send the output back into Reaper automatically, so 
you kind of get the best of both worlds. I think the only disadvantage 
to this method is that tempo information doesn't get included in MIDI 
takes. And speaking of takes, the default ctrl+e action in Reaper is to 
open a *copy* of an item in the external editor, so once you save that 
item and close QWS, you'll have a second take in Reaper. It's like 
version control for your music. I've only just started to play with this 
as an option for MIDI editing, so I may make other good or bad 
discoveries along the way.






On 6/22/2021 10:24 AM, raymond grote wrote:

Tbh the articles on using VST Host with qWS are relevant, but not

many people seem to do it this way anymore because everyone has

Komplete and are transitioning to Reaper. Not to say VST Host is

useless, it's just not the only option anymore.



I don't have Komplete, but I still use Reaper a lot. What I do these

days is to use Reaper instead of VSt Host. I personally find Reaper

more stable and easier for me to tweak sounds with, and it eases

Reaper's learning curve a bit. I still use QWS to sequence with vsts.

Komplete lovers will probably hate me, but I'm still in that

transition phase. I've been in that for years because I find Reaper

too daunting to get used to sequencing with it. I"m slowly trying and

learning some tricks, but I'm so much faster with QWS it's not even

funny.



Granted Seth is very much right that once you start doing anything

serious with a bunch of vsts, you're going to want to do it in Reaper

as much as you can. I have personal experience with the pain of

routing through virtual midi cables and using QWS. It can certainly

be done, but gets annoying to say the least.



On 6/22/21, Seth Lowman  wrote:

Oh, and the KK packages vary depending on which one you get. I

believe the smallest one offers a few pianos and synthesizers, while

the largest 

Re: QWS List instrument lists

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Original Message
From: joegio...@gmail.com
Date: 01/06/21 20:09
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: QWS List instrument lists

Hello,





Are instruments developed just for QWS users or is it something familiar 
to users of other sequencers?






Joe Giovanelli, W2PVY



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Hi Joe,

The concept of an instrument list is quite common, but the format of the 
files is different for each package.

So, instrument lists for QWS are unique to QWS.

Remember that an instrument list is really a convenience: you can do 
everything without one, just you will have to type in the numbers for 
program and bank.


I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.
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Re: QWS List How to unsubscribe from this list?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Apologies for the delay and for the broken link.

I understand, the unsubscribe link should be:
http://andrelouis.com:414


I will try and get this changed in the email footers.

I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.


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To: 

Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 10:32 PM

Subject: Fw: RE: QWS List Unsubscribing From This List





Hi Andre,



Sorry to ask you, but could you sort this unsubscribe?



Hope you are well and look forward to catching up again soon.



God bless,



James.





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Date: 05/05/21 15:46

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Subject: RE: QWS List Unsubscribing From This List



Hi all,







Alas the link that Gavin sent doesn't work here. So please could the 
owner




or manager of this list contact me and/or put the right link in the 
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of the mail messages?







Regards,



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Date: 28/05/21 10:55
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Subject: QWS List How to unsubscribe from this list?

Hi all, Is there an owner or an administrator of this list who could 
help me to unsubscribe? The link below the messages is dead, so I cannot 
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Re: QWS List ports problem revisited

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Joe,

Sorry for the delay responding to your questions.

First, about opening MIDI ports: QWS uses the standard Windows functions 
to open the MIDI devices. Windows is reporting an error when QWS tries 
opening your keyboard port. Unfortunately, there is very little that can 
be done by QWS.


Regarding the save location of files: if you try and save to the 
installation directory of QWS, Windows is likely to "virtualise" the 
folder. This is because normally you aren't supposed to write to 
c:\program files (x86). So instead, Windows creates an equivalent folder 
from your Windows profile folder, under c:\users\\... (as 
you say, buried deep).


Your best option is to make sure you know where you store all your 
files, make sure that you choose a folder of your choice, not the 
computer's choice.


I hope this helps and sorry I cannot give you a good answer about the 
MIDI port problem.


God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: seth...@gmail.com
Date: 01/05/21 20:18
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: Re: QWS List ports problem revisited

Hmmm, how strange.

What kind of keyboard do you have? If it’s one that requires you to 
install the driver, it could be that your driver is corrupt and it  
needs to be reinstalled.  Also something to consider, sometimes QWS will 
say on start up  that it can’t open a midi port, but sometimes you can 
still choose it in the track properties dialogue and it will work 
anyway.   




God bless!

Seth



On May 1, 2021, at 11:43 AM, Joe Giovanelli  wrote:



Hello,

Seth,





Thanks for writing. I'll definitely take your suggestion.





It turns out that after uninstalling  QWS, my files remained in their 
places.






Unfortunately output ports still won't open with a fresh installation. 
If I can't solve this, I can't do any sequencing.






I need the "powers that be" to consider this and let me know what can be 
done.






I thank you.





Joe Giovanelli



On 4/30/2021 9:35 PM, Seth Lowman wrote:

You can choose where you want to save your files when the Save as 
dialogue comes up the first time you save a new file. Personally, I 
don’t keep my files in the QWS folder, but in a different directory  
within my documents folder. This way, if something goes wrong and I have 
to uninstall QWS, My Files won’t get deleted, and I can resume work on 
them when I reinstall it.




God bless!

Seth



On Apr 30, 2021, at 6:23 PM, Joe Giovanelli  wrote:



Good evening,





I now have a new synthesizer and I still have the situation where QWS 
cannot open the output port.






I have to believe that the software is corrupt. I will install it again.





My question is what happens to my songs which are buried many layers 
deep. It will be difficult to replace them even though they are backed 
up.






How is it that my files end up in that remote location  rather than in 
the main QWS folder?






I truly look forward to your thoughtsand ideas.





Thank you for reading this.





Joe Giovanelli



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RE: QWS List QWS Ver 2.0?

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Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 28/01/21 03:15
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: RE: QWS List QWS Ver 2.0?

I know this may be because of my long history with MIDI, but I don't 
know that  a 2.0 version of the specification will saturate much into 
the industry. MIDI as it exists right now has a couple of major 
advantages. First off, it's documented very well in its various flavors. 
Second, everything, and by everything I mean every single element of the 
specification, is optional. That's a lot of flexibility there.


Also remember that the MMA can do anything they want to in updating or 
rolling out new versions of the MIDI specification, but someone has to 
implement it, and that means both sides -- James would have to make QWS 
MIDI 2.x compatible, and there'd have to be hardware that used it too. 
Given the current retro craze I'm finding it a bit hard to expect both 
of those things to come together at once.


I seriously doubt James is done with QWS, but he has said a couple of 
times here he's working on other stuff and will get back to QWS soon 
enough.




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Luis Carlos González Moráles


Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:04 PM

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Subject: Re: QWS List QWS Ver 2.0?



Hi Carlos, my tocallo,

I was eaven thinking the same thing about a tentative QWS 2.0, since I 
was recently exploring about the new MIDI 2.0. Could this possibility 
will become reality? And also don't want to come to the extreme, but 
will be a GUI rewrite, so instead of using lng files to translate qws in 
this case, can we use PO nd MO files?




Carlos Gonzalez wrote:

Will there ever be a Version 2.0of QWS? Or, has the QWS project been

laid to rest never to be heard from again?



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Hi folks,

Good to hear there is interest in new versions of QWS.

As has been said, I have been very busy with other kinds of projects and 
program development work has had to take a back seat.


To complicate matters at the moment yu may remember we are in what they 
call a pandemic. What has that got to do with developing programs? 
Actually a lot at the moment as I am not in my usual location, without 
access to my usual computer, so absolutely no development work will be 
happening for the foreseeable future, especially as we are in lock-down 
in the UK at the moment. I don't have a compiler here nor the source 
code with me.


Sorry folks. Suggestions are welcome, but they have to wait even to get 
on the list, because that's on the other computer, too.


God bless,

James.
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QWS List Website updates

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi everyone,

I trust you are all well, especially in these interesting times.

I have finally managed to update the QWS website. Yes, I know it's been 
ages since the last update.


There are some new instrument lists - many thanks to all those who 
supplied them, and thank you for being so patient with me for so long.


There's also an audio tutorial for usingQWS with VST instruments.

Enjoy.

God bless,

James.
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Re: QWS List finding your midi files

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi David,

May I ask, did you install QWS to the default folder of c:\program files 
(x86)\qws?


If so, then the behaviour you report is perfectly "normal" according to 
Windows.


The reason this is happening is because you are normally not allowed to 
write to the program files folders.


So, Windows has "virtualised" the save operation.
You can probably find the files you have saved in your User Profile.

So, it will be something along the lines:

c:\users\
\
app data\
local\ **
VirtualStore\
program files (x86)\
qws
(exclamation)

** might be LocalLo or Roaming, but probably Local.

That's a great tip from Nicole about getting around this huge long 
pathname!


I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: accessible.engineer...@gmail.com
Date: 25/10/20 22:18
To: qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: QWS List finding your midi files

I can create midi files in QWS and save them to the QWS directory and I 
see


all of my midi files while I'm in the Save or Save As dialog.



Thing is, when I traverse through Windows 10 "This" and find the QWS

directory, I don't see any of the midi files.



My intent is to back up those files but I can't find a way to view the 
files


to backup.



Any suggestions?



Thanks!





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Re: QWS List SV: SV: SV: Questions About Roland SysEx Messages, and Using Multiple Hardware Devices

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Gavin,

In my limited experience with R manuals, the PDF files are, like you say, not 
at all great to navigate. The problem is you have two columns of text and the 
screen reader merges them together, reading right across the line.

It took me ages demultiplexing them in a word processor to make them make sense 
... and the charts typically go on for pages.

No shortcut, sorry.

The good news though is once you've got the basic idea, you can begin to tweak 
all kinds of things.

Like Brian said, if you want to send GS reset to one synth and XG reset to 
another, then use a separate cable, as they probably respond to both otherwise. 
Those messages are NOT exclusive  to just the one synth.

Hope this helps.

God bless,

James.

Original Message
From: br...@blindkom.dk
Date: 09/02/2020 21:57 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List SV: SV: SV: Questions About Roland SysEx Messages, and Using 
Multiple Hardware Devices

Hi Gavin,
There are various solutions, but the cheapest I know of probably is to get 
another seperat midi interface for the roland unit.



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Fra: mai...@andrelouis.com  På vegne af Gavin Grundlingh
Sendt: 9. februar 2020 21:10
Til: QWS list 
Emne: Re: QWS List SV: SV: Questions About Roland SysEx Messages, and Using 
Multiple Hardware Devices

Hi Brian,


The thing is, both devices are capable of receiving both XG reset and GS reset. 
I only want the Yamaha to receive XG reset, and the Roland to receive GS reset.


Regards,


Gavin



On 09-Feb-20 21:02, br...@blindkom.dk wrote:
> Sorry I meant Vendor specific.
>
> Brian
>
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: mai...@andrelouis.com  På vegne af 
> br...@blindkom.dk
> Sendt: 9. februar 2020 15:17
> Til: QWS list 
> Emne: QWS List SV: Questions About Roland SysEx Messages, and Using 
> Multiple Hardware Devices
>
> Hi,
> You can send cendor specific messages, so they'll be processed separately by 
each instrument.
>
> Brian
>
> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
> Fra: mai...@andrelouis.com  På vegne af Gavin 
> Grundlingh
> Sendt: 9. februar 2020 14:43
> Til: QWS list 
> Emne: QWS List Questions About Roland SysEx Messages, and Using 
> Multiple Hardware Devices
>
> Hi all,
>
>
> 1. I have a Yamaha Psr-S975 keyboard and a Roland SonicCell sound module. Is 
there a way to direct SysEx messages to these devices separately? For example, 
can I send a GS reset to the SonicCell and an XG reset to the S975? Currently, 
all SysEx messages get sent to all devices.
>
>
> 2. I want to control settings on the SonicCell using SysEx messages.
> Unfortunately, the pdf files containing the MIDI implementation charts for 
keyboards and modules are, in my experience, not at all laid out in a way that 
makes them easy to read and understand. A friend of mine and I wrote an effect 
reference and parameter address map for the S975 in html, and laid things out 
in tables so that they're easier to read. The SonicCell implementation chart 
and parameter address map look like they're going to take a lot more work than 
the Yamaha ones did. Is there a way of converting the tables in the pdf into 
something that can be easily navigated with a screen reader?
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any feedback.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Gavin
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RE: QWS List AW: Hello to the list

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

In my experience of Roland gear, no special handshake is needed: just send the 
message and the synth accepts it.

The interesting thing about the messages is the "checksum" at the end of the 
messages. This is true for the JV series, XV series and Fantom series of synths 
- I do not know about others.


My setup, for interest:

* Korg X5 synth - which I mainly use as a controller now.
* Roland Fantom XR, my main hardware synth

* I also have Native Instruments Komplete as a software synth.

Hope this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 19/10/2019 22:51 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: RE: QWS List AW: Hello to the list

I'll deal with handshaking first. Roland devices ping the sysex source on a 
regular basis and they won't send or receive anything until their ping is 
answered. So it goes like this:
You start to send a system exclusive message.
The Roland device sends back a query.
Your device responds to that query.
This happens multiple times in a system exclusive transaction. They see this as 
a feature, not a bug, but it does mean that data transfers to/from Roland 
devices need to be done using a patch editor and or librarian. So far I haven't 
found an accessible one of those.
My studio has been mothballed since December of 2009. I need a 1.5-2 car 
garage, enclosed and finished out, to have enough room for everything. (drums, 
sound gear, mixers, etc.) I'll limit this to MIDI gear since that's the topic 
of conversation, or those things I'm looking to get MIDI connected in the 
future. This is by port, so I can keep things straight in my mind.
Port 1: Oberheim Matrix 6r, Roland MT-32, 2 Yamaha TX802s, Sequential Prophet 
T8, Moog The Source, Oberheim OB3
Port 2: E-mu Proteus 1, 4 Kurzweil 1000gx modules, Alesis D4
Port 3: 2 Ensoniq EEPSMs
Port 4: Oberheim Matrix 1000, Roland D-110, Ensoniq MR Rack
Port 5: 4 Kurzweil Pro1s, Kurzweil K1000 SE MkII Extended, fully upgraded to a 
Pro76, 4 Kurzweil Pro2s
Port 6: Novation A-Station, Novation Bass Station, Yamaha DX7IIFD, Alesis DM 
Pro, Proteus 1XR, and Korg Wavestation SR.
Port 7: All the FX gear in the audio FX rack.
Port 8: Roland JV-1080, Korg M1, room for expansion
Port 9: Kurzweil K2600EX
Controllers: Kurzweil k2600EX and K1000 SE MkII Extended, Sequential Prophet 
T8, Korg M1, and M-Audio Axiom-61. Two guitar controllers will also be added to 
the mix soon so I can stop having to simulate strums and chords on a keyboard.
This is a static environment when it's up and running -- I don't change patches 
in the machines, instead relying on the "brute force approach" Rick Wakeman 
used to have the sounds I want to use on hand. The rig makes sense to me, but 
probably would be confusing to most other people at first, as it evolved from 
one port to two and then four and then eight. Since the rig has been mothballed 
I've used software to get as much of the same sounds as possible. I'm missing 
the Oberheim stuff and several others, but the goal is to get as much simulated 
as possible so I don't have to carry a rack with me when performing live. I 
still want the studio up and running again though, as software doesn't have all 
those output stages that are designed to make the synthesis/sample playback 
engine sound the best it can, and there's something awe inspiring when you hear 
about 80 rack spaces of gear playing for you.

Sent from my HAL 9000 in transit to Jupiter


-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of Niklas 
Rittinghaus
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 4:22 PM
To: QWS list 
Subject: QWS List AW: Hello to the list

Hi,

 

thank you first for the detailed and friendly answers and the warm welcome. I 
am happy to see that I am not the only one who likes Hardware. I am in a whats 
app Group with blind musicians, but they mostly use Software, but I like the 
Advantages Hardware has and I haven’t to use the PC every time I want to make 
Music.

At the Moment I own the Roland BK-5, the Yamaha genos and a few Little synths, 
the bigger ones are the Korg microkorg and the arturia Minibrute 2. I like the 
Volca series and the Monotrons as well for what they are. What I realy like 
About smaller synths is that they are often underrated in the Things they can 
do. I still have some Mixers and FX boxes but I can’t exactly remember the 
Models at the Moment. I luckily had the opportunity to have a room wich was 
unused in my flat so I began to make a home Studio out of it.

I realy like this Hobby, since Music and experementing with sounds is simply 
fun and realy interesting.

What is your Setup guys? I am open for recomendations regarding synths and such 
wich can be used as a blind Person, since from time to time i buy some new or 
other devices if affordable.

But in General, I don’t make Music as a Profession, it is a fun and interesting 
Hobby to me and so I don’t have to take it too serious and the best is, I can 
do and produce what I like, 

Re: QWS List QWS, with Windows 10 Version 1903 (64-bit) build 18362.145

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

Unfortunately, as I said before, QWS calls the standard File Open nd File Save 
As common dialog box. It's part of Windows. QWS does not have any coding for 
what appears in the dialog - it is entirely managed by Windows.

QWS, like almost all other programs, effectively says to Windows "Hey, I need a 
filename here, use the standard interface and tell me what the user enters".

God bless,

James.



Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 11/06/2019 16:52 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List QWS, with Windows 10 Version 1903 (64-bit) build 18362.145

Hi, just wanted to let James no, that when your opening, or saving a 
midi file, the folder list doesn't read.

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Re: QWS List A weird problem.

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

In common with most other Windows applications, the File Open dialog and File 
Save As dialogs are entirely controlled by Windows. They are what is known as 
Common Dialogs.

So basically, what appears in the dialog is entirely up to Windows.

There is little I can do for this one, sorry. The symptom you are experiencing 
may be to do with a Windows update - or update in progress.

You could also try Alt+Tab away and back again, to see if that makes any 
difference.

Sorry there's not much I can advise on this.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 30/05/2019 19:34 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List A weird problem.

I have a folder of midi files.

When I load up QWS, and hit control+o, to open a file, the files don't 
show up.

sometimes they do, and don't.

I get something like explorer pain.

I'm using Windows 10Ver1903 (64-bit) build 18362.116.

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RE: QWS List QWS Development?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Thank you, Nicole for your kind words.

Nicole is right, I have not done recent development work on QWS, but there have 
been a whole host of reasons for this, not least, a small matter of writing two 
recorder concertos, which has claimed a lot of time. Before that, small matters 
like dying computers and moving home and changing job.

So I hope you still find that QWS works fine under Windows 10 and when I have 
motivation, inspiration and time (all at the same time) I hope to continue 
development.

Nicole is right, I do have a list of requested features. I cannot promise to 
complete them, but at least they are noted and will help to decide how to 
develop things further.

I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.



Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 06/05/2019 20:41 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: RE: QWS List QWS Development?

Depends on your definition of "active". James is a one person development, 
coding, testing, and deployment team and QWS isn't and can't be his primary 
focus, as it's pretty much freeware. He puts out updates from time to time, and 
he's got a reputedly vast list of feature suggestions. (I know he's gotten a 
decent list from me, at the very least)
I agree that it's one of the both simplest and also the most detailed ways to 
work with MIDI out there.

-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of Carlos
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 11:17 AM
To: QWS list 
Subject: QWS List QWS Development?

Hello All!

 Is QWS still under active development?

 I am a totally blind PC user and use NVDA as my primary screen reader.

 QWS works very well with NVDA.  And, is much easier to use than REAPER!

 I hope that QWS will continue to be developed/upgraded for all of us who 
enjoy making use of it for general playing/recording of MIDI files/projects?

 Thank You! For reading/responding to my message!!!


--
Windows 10 Home, 64-Bit, Version 1809, Build 17763 NVDA Version 2019.1.1

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Re: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

In QWs:

Tools -> Apply to all.
Tools -> Time Glide.
Enter the number of beats in the bar.

Job done.

Hope this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 15/03/2019 21:15 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: Re: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

So I figured it out, with a little help.

The small delay is because of the bank/ data messages, being sent, as 
the same time the note is trying to play.

Now, how would you leave the bank info at bar 1, but have all the notes 
play at bar 2?

On 3/15/2019 3:47 PM, Matt wrote:
> Hi folks.
>
> Trying to move over to reaper.
>
> So, all of the midi files I've recorded with my MOXF keyboard, the 
> playback delay was set to 400.
>
> When putting these midi files in to reaper, there's a chopping at the 
> beginning of the sound.
>
> Just wondering if recording with the playback delay set at 400 could 
> have  anything to do with this?
>
> Note, I'm using my MOXF keyboard in reaper, to trigger the same sounds.
>
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Re: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

The answer is no, the cut off notes is not because you have recorded using a 
playback delay in QWS.

The QWS setting for playback delay means that QWS will send all the initial 
track settings, then wait a little and only then start the playback proper. The 
idea is that some synths - like yours and mine - take a little time to process 
things like program changes, typically setting up the effects processors.

No additional data is saved or altered in the MIDI file because of the Playback 
Delay setting.

So, for example, if you set the Playback Delay to 0 in QWS, I reckon you will 
probably have exactly the same problem as you're experiencing playing your 
files in in Reaper.

The solution to your problem is to insert some blank beats at the beginning of 
each track, to give that time that your synth needs to process, before the 
first notes are sent.

I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 15/03/2019 19:47 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

Hi folks.

Trying to move over to reaper.

So, all of the midi files I've recorded with my MOXF keyboard, the 
playback delay was set to 400.

When putting these midi files in to reaper, there's a chopping at the 
beginning of the sound.

Just wondering if recording with the playback delay set at 400 could 
have  anything to do with this?

Note, I'm using my MOXF keyboard in reaper, to trigger the same sounds.

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Re: QWS List Windows 10

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Sorry, I have never used Reaper. I understand you can use it with QWS but I 
have never tried it.

The general process for using a VST with QWS is described in the article on the 
QWS website about using VST instruments.

You need:

* QWS
* VST Host
* A virtual MIDI cable.

The virtual MIDI cable I used until Windows 10 was called MIDI Yoke. For 
Windows 10 I use LoopBe.

Then, in QWS, go to your Options Ports and make sure the virtual ports are 
listed. If they are, make sure to disable the Input virtual ports - otherwise 
you'll get feedback.

Next, you need to configure VST Host. Instructions are in the article, but 
menus may vary depending on the precise version of VST Host. Make sure that the 
audio destination is right and the MIDI input is right.

Then you need to load the VST into VST Host, use the File menu as usual.

You then need to set up the MIDI input for the VST, if I remember, in one of 
the other menus you can set the MIDI source etc.

If you have chosen a VST which you have to configure then good luck because 
many are not accessible. I cannot describe how you should load something within 
the VST, because there are so many and they're all different, and many are not 
accessible. However, some VST instruments simulate a particular synth and don't 
need configuring - others can be configured with data files. Again, I cannot 
give any detail about the actual VST instrument.

Hopefully, with all the connections made, you're good to go.

You can save the configuration in VSTHost, so you can quickly load everything 
again next time.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: vinayba...@gmail.com
Date: 03/03/2019 19:32 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: Re: QWS List Windows 10

hi how to use reaper as my vst host tell mea full prosiger

On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 2:56 PM Gavin Grundlingh 
wrote:

> Hi Blake,
>
> Yes, it is possible to do this, both on Windows 8 and Windows 10. I use a
> virtual MIDI driver called Loop MIDI, and I use Reaper as my VST host. I
> either configure a project to use multiple MIDI ports, each with its own
> VST, or I use a single port and set each VST up to respond to a separate
> MIDI channel. Obviously, the latter is a little more complicated, but it
> works. If you're interested, I can write up a step by step on getting it
> all set up and working.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gavin
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On 09 Nov 2018, at 05:01, blake tracy  wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Is it possible to use vsthost with any virtual audio cable somehow so I
> can have multiple vsts in one qws project, all in windows 10? I went
> through this before with an old computer and hit a brick wall, because the
> software I was told to download was incompatible with my version of
> windows,  and I was using windows eight at the time.
> >  If there is nothing for windows ate, could there possibly be anything
> for windows 10?
> >  Thanks,
> > Blake
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Re: QWS List pauses betwen settings?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Ales,

Many thanks for your email and apologies for the delay responding.

You can move events in several ways. In your case, because the two events are 
only one tick apart, I suggest you use the Event List and adjust the Start 
time.

Another way could be to insert a whole beat at the beginning of your track, and 
then use the Event List to move the Start time of the System Exclusive message 
back to where it was.

Please consult the documentation for details of using the Event List, but S 
adjusts the start time of the selected event.

I don't know the answer to your question specifically about your keyboard. I 
can only suggest to consult the manual, or a relevant forum for your keyboard.

I hope this is some help.

God bless,

James.



Original Message
From: ales.ku...@t-2.net
Date: 20/01/2019 17:28 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List pauses betwen settings?

Hi!

How can I insert part between settings? For example, I have one midi file,
on first channel system exclusive for xg on may be on 0.000, but bank
selection and program may be on for example 0.001?

How can I turn on retrigger function on spinning button two on psr s975?

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Re: QWS List Local on and off problem

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Marco,

Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do. Not all keyboards respond to the 
standard MIDI Local ON/OFF messages.

So, please may I ask you to consult the manual for your keyboard to find out 
the command it needs. It may be a System Exclusive Message. By nature, System 
Exclusive messages are unique to your particular keyboard.

Alternatively - and this is what I have found much easier - memorise the button 
sequence to turn the setting on and off, using the buttons on the front panel 
of the keyboard. Again, sorry, details in your keyboard's manual.

I'm sorry I cannot give more direct help with this problem.

With best wishes for a happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

God bless,

James.




Original Message
From: marco.oro...@gmail.com
Date: 25/12/2018 14:04 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Local on and off problem

Hi!

Problem with Local on and local off continues in arranger workstations 
from Yamaha. I use USB. It looks, that this function doesn't work with 
those keyboards in QWS. I have skipped It using midi thru, but this is 
not very good. I would like to use this local function.

Please, could You look on this problem?

Thank You.

Marco Oros from Slovakia

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RE: QWS List Making instrument list

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hello Ales,

Remember, in your manual it will show:

Program, Bank, Name.

In the QWS instrument lists, there is an additional column first: the channel.

-1 for the channel means, any channel.

You might find in the manual that it splits the bank into LSB and MSB values. 
combine these together into a single bank value:

bank = MSB * 128 + LSB

I hope this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: ales.ku...@t-2.net
Date: 10/11/2018 6:01 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: RE: QWS List Making instrument list

Hi again!
Why is minus 1 in original list for s550, but in original manual is only 0?
Ales

-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com  On Behalf Of JAMES BOWDEN
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 6:55 PM
To: QWS list 
Subject: RE: QWS List Making instrument list

Hello Ales,

Please note, I have changed the email subject.

To make an instrument list:

First, you will need the manual for your keyboard with the data. This is the 
source of the information. You should be able to download this from the 
internet if you do not already have the manual.

As you are looking at presumably a Yamaha PSR keyboard, you might find it 
possible to start from one of the existing instrument lists in QWS.

Please also read the topic in the QWS manual how to make instrument lists for 
full information.

The format is simple:

each line contains

MIDI channel,program,bank,name

for example:

-1,  0,15488,Piano 1


This means any MIDI channel, program 0, bank 15488, the instrument is called 
Piano 1

There are a few lines you should put at the top, mostly comments.

Finally, test your instrument list by loading it and checking that everything 
works.

Once you're ready, please send your list to me and I will be happy to add it to 
the QWS website.

I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: ales.ku...@t-2.net
Date: 09/11/2018 14:34
To: "QWS list"
Subj: RE: QWS List Question in creating tracks

Hi, from slovenia!
How can I create instrument list for psr s975 keyboard?
Ales Kuhar

-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com  On Behalf Of Rolan 
Christopher Faelnar
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 3:18 AM
To: QWS list 
Subject: QWS List Question in creating tracks

Hello everyone,

   Greetings! I have a concern. I tried creating the first channel of a song. 
The driver that I'm using is juno ds. After successfully creating the first 
track, I tried to proceed to the next track.
However, it doesn't have a sound. When I click gm2 reset in the midi sub menu, 
it will have a sound but a different one. Still I'm using the same driver. What 
should I do?

Thanks in advance,

Christopher
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RE: QWS List Making instrument list

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hello Ales,

Please note, I have changed the email subject.

To make an instrument list:

First, you will need the manual for your keyboard with the data. This is the 
source of the information. You should be able to download this from the 
internet if you do not already have the manual.

As you are looking at presumably a Yamaha PSR keyboard, you might find it 
possible to start from one of the existing instrument lists in QWS.

Please also read the topic in the QWS manual how to make instrument lists for 
full information.

The format is simple:

each line contains

MIDI channel,program,bank,name

for example:

-1,  0,15488,Piano 1


This means any MIDI channel, program 0, bank 15488, the instrument is called 
Piano 1

There are a few lines you should put at the top, mostly comments.

Finally, test your instrument list by loading it and checking that everything 
works.

Once you're ready, please send your list to me and I will be happy to add it to 
the QWS website.

I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: ales.ku...@t-2.net
Date: 09/11/2018 14:34 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: RE: QWS List Question in creating tracks

Hi, from slovenia!
How can I create instrument list for psr s975 keyboard?
Ales Kuhar

-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com  On Behalf Of Rolan 
Christopher Faelnar
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 3:18 AM
To: QWS list 
Subject: QWS List Question in creating tracks

Hello everyone,

   Greetings! I have a concern. I tried creating the first channel of a song. 
The driver that I'm using is juno ds. After successfully creating the first 
track, I tried to proceed to the next track.
However, it doesn't have a sound. When I click gm2 reset in the midi sub menu, 
it will have a sound but a different one. Still I'm using the same driver. What 
should I do?

Thanks in advance,

Christopher
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Re: QWS List Windows 10

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Blake,

In Windows 10, I use a program called Loop MIDI as the virtual cable. VST Host 
should then still work.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: blaketrac...@gmail.com
Date: 09/11/2018 3:01 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Windows 10

Hi all,
Is it possible to use vsthost with any virtual audio cable somehow so I can
have multiple vsts in one qws project, all in windows 10? I went through
this before with an old computer and hit a brick wall, because the
 software I was told to download was incompatible with my version of
windows,  and I was using windows eight at the time.
 If there is nothing for windows ate, could there possibly be anything for
windows 10?
 Thanks,
Blake


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Re: QWS List External Raw MIDI Data

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Nyyki,

That's an interesting scenario you have there.

If it were me, I'd program my synth to do it. I don't know if you can do this 
with your equipment:

Set a random stepping LFO and hook it to the sound, tempo-sync'd.


The other way I'd simulate it in QWS would be to manually enter some random 
values for a certain number of beats, not linked to the time signature, so say 
you're in 4/4 time, I might do, say, 37 beats (or some other weird number). 
Then just copy. Because the length of your bass line isn't the same as the 
length of your "random" pattern, it'll probably be OK.

I do have it noted the suggestion to have random values in the Progression 
tool.

I hope this gives some possible ideas.

God bless,

James.




Original Message
From: ny...@gypsyheir.com
Date: 19/08/2018 4:11 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List External Raw MIDI Data

This may get a bit too esoteric for some folks, but I'm going to try to keep
it simple enough to make it comprehensible.
QWS doesn't have a random function for generating events. This is something
not often needed, but here's a place where I'd like to use one. I've got a
tune with a bassline consisting of three synth bass sounds. The main one is
the basic sound, what will always be there. The other two are more complex
sounds, with more filter or a more interesting waveform. I want to be able
to set a threshold for these sounds, say for instance CC7 with a value of
zero to ninety five, then generate a random variation in this controller
data so each beat has a different level of these additional sounds. This
should create a sound that is always clear, but with some interesting
changes.
But QWS doesn't have a randomizer in it. I can generate the numbers -- go to
Excel, create a randbetween command and duplicate it as many times as I need
to create enough random values. I can even convert it to another format if
needed -- the Hex and Bin commands do that easily enough. With a little more
fiddling around I can turn this into the MIDI data I need. But then I'm
stuck, as I know of no way to drop raw MIDI data into QWS. I don't want to
have to go to all the trouble to hand build a standard MIDI file to do this,
as that seems like a lot of work if there's an easier way to make this
happen.
Any ideas?

Nyyki

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Re: QWS List Issues with Windows 10 in changing parameters in note editor

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Leonard,

Many thanks for your email and now I see the problem. It is very helpful that 
you included exact steps to replicate the problem.

In fact, this is nothing to do with Windows 10.

The reason I did not spot this before, is because you are using a slightly 
curious way to edit. I will look into why this is happening.

In the meantime, please use the simpler way to edit, just press Enter instead 
of Alt+E.

I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: d...@systeemdenker.nl
Date: 04/08/2017 11:38 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Issues with Windows 10 in changing parameters in note editor

Dear James and others,


@James: I think I reported this earlier to you privately, but I'm afraid 
I never came back to it. Here is a report on the list for other's to 
investigate as well.


On my windows 10 pc, when I change parameters in the note editor such as 
the length of a note and I try to exit the length modal dialog with 
either enter or escape or just one of the buttons, it seems the dialog 
doesn't close properly. I have to click the dialog with the mouse to 
give it the focus again, and have to close it once again to get back 
into the note editor. Here is a short list of steps to reproduce:


1. Open a file and focus a track with notes

2. Press ctrl+k to focus the note editor

3. Select a note and press l

4. Press alt+e to edit the particular notes length

5. Press enter. The note is played with the new value

6. NVDA Reports: Note editor dialog unavailable. I can't get out of the 
note editor by normal means, the length dialog still seems open 
according to NVDA's objet navigation

7. When i Click the note dialog, it gets focus again, and I can either 
close it with enter or escape. After that, I can return to adjusting 
additional notes.


Are there others who experience this?


Kind regards,

Leonard



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Re: QWS List Issue with bizarre note values in QWS

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Seth,

Have you tried the Clean Up tool before doing any editing?
It could be your keyboard is using  zero velocity note on instead of proper 
note off messages.

Hope this helps.

God bless,

James.

Original Message
From: seth...@gmail.com
Date: 17/07/2017 16:08 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Issue with bizarre note values in QWS

So I'm having the following issues: I recorded a drum track from my keyboard to 
an SMF0 track in QWS.  I tried doing a channel split, but for some reason, when 
I play back the channel 10 drum track, I was missing a bunch of notes.  Same 
thing if I try just copying and pasting.  I went into the event list, and on 
the SMF zero track, those notes that  I wasn't hearing on the Channel 10 track 
were there, but they were showing up with  weird length values in the millions, 
and I couldn't seem to change these values. Please listen to the audio file 
under the drop box link to see what I mean:
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/m5kvb3mauf1sxa6/Q%20WS%20copy%20and%20paste%20issue%20example.mp3?dl=0

> I will also attach the midi file so that anybody can look at it and 
understand what I'm dealing with here. 
> 
> Thank you for your help in advance.
> God bless!
> Seth


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Re: QWS List Problem opening a file

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Marc,

Yep, that's a MIDI file now. Happy sequencing and interesting to know that 
Winamp can do the conversion.

God bless,
James.

Original Message
From: m...@mda.nu
Date: 11/06/2017 20:31 
To: "QWS list"<qws@AndreLouis.COM>
Subj: Re: QWS List Problem opening a file

Hi,

Believe it or not, I could save it in Winamp and change the file type in 
there, I have attached the new copy just so you can see the difference.

Marc Damkjær Andersen
Rymarksvej 1 1 dør 53
2900 Hellerup
Mobil: +45 21961001
Email: m...@mda.nu

Den 11-06-2017 kl. 18:21 skrev JAMES BOWDEN:
> Hi Marc,
>
> Thanks for the file.
>
> Yes, I can instantly see what is wrong with it - it is not a standard MIDI
> file. The file extension for this file should technically be .RMI. QWS does 
not
> support this file type.
>
> I can try doctoring the file for you to see if I can get it to work, but it 
is
> in an unsupported file type for QWS.
>
> Sorry.
>
> With best regards,
>
> James.
>
>
> Original Message
> From: m...@mda.nu
> Date: 11/06/2017 1:53
> To: "QWS list"<qws@AndreLouis.COM>
> Subj: QWS List Problem opening a file
>
> Hi,
>
> I have tried to open the attached file, but qws just says invalid file,
> and doesn't tell me what the error is.
>
> Would you please figure that out?
>
> Regards,
>



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Re: QWS List Problem opening a file

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Marc,

Thanks for the file.

Yes, I can instantly see what is wrong with it - it is not a standard MIDI 
file. The file extension for this file should technically be .RMI. QWS does not 
support this file type.

I can try doctoring the file for you to see if I can get it to work, but it is 
in an unsupported file type for QWS.

Sorry.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: m...@mda.nu
Date: 11/06/2017 1:53 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Problem opening a file

Hi,

I have tried to open the attached file, but qws just says invalid file, 
and doesn't tell me what the error is.

Would you please figure that out?

Regards,

-- 
Marc Damkjær Andersen
Rymarksvej 1 1 dør 53
2900 Hellerup
Mobil: +45 21961001
Email: m...@mda.nu



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Re: QWS List Tool for creating cymbal swells?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

Yes, progression is right.
Try just playing the initial note and the final note, QWS will catch it.
Make the note length short and experiment with the snap.

Sometimes it can be effective to use two different cymbals together, sometimes 
adjusting the result in the Note Editor can also help.

Hope this helps.

God bless,

James.
Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 08/06/2017 18:01 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Tool for creating cymbal swells?

Hi, subject says it all.

I tried using the progression tool, but a little confused by the numbers 
i should enter.

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Re: QWS List tempo on a knob

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi David,

You raise a good question and the answer currently is that you cannot assign a 
control knob to adjust tempo. This is a current limitation.

To assign a knob, you should go to the Options -> MIDI Assignments dialog, not 
the Key assign dialog.

Currently, you can reassign a single control to do something, and you can also 
reassign the pitch bend. I already have on the suggestion list to make all 
controls mappable.

I trust this helps.

God bless,

James.


Original Message
From: d.engebret...@comcast.net
Date: 01/06/2017 4:58 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: Re: QWS List tempo on a knob

Yah, it responds to start and stop and record and such...

Any suggestions to get the knobs and buttons to be seen as events that I can 
map those to?

I also have a BCF 2000 connected.  I'm trying to determine how to use it 
with QWS...  pointers?

Best,
David


-Original Message- 
From: Nicole Massey
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:34 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: RE: QWS List tempo on a knob

Does QWS respond to MIDI system common messages like Start, Stop, and pause?
And yes, being able to define a controller to tempo would be handy, as QWS 
can map any controller to anything else. That said, it might need to have a 
scaling factor involved -- using a single controller to do this would be too 
few to cover the range needed, while a high-definition controller would show 
no change for a wide band of values. Though I doubt anyone would use tempo 
values of 1 very often, I can think of situations where it might be useful, 
say for a fermata as one example, and tempo values go way above 127 -- I've 
seen them at 320 in a particular tune. (Though nobody, even the Basie band, 
played that tune at tempo, so it was a goal to strive for, not one anyone 
I've heard reached, even though we got close in high school)

-Original Message-
From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of Seth 
Lowman
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 7:52 PM
To: QWS list 
Subject: Re: QWS List tempo on a knob

>From my understanding, the key command function only works with keys on your 
keyboard. It does not work with other types of controllers, such as pitch 
bend wheel, sliders, or knobs. However, in future releases of QWS, it would 
be nice to have a controller command function so you could assign a 
controller to hit the record button or the play button, or change the tempo.

God bless!
Seth

On May 30, 2017, at 6:19 PM, David Engebretson Jr  > wrote:



Howdy,

I have an Akai MPK2.  I’m trying to set up one of the 8 knobs so the tempo 
can be adjusted with it.

When I turn the knob with the Key Commands dialog up, nothing happens.  Am I 
correct in assuming the Akai MPKII knobs don’t work with QWS, or is there 
something else I am missing?

Any helps to assign a knob to tempo would be most appreciated.

Best,
David

David Engebretson Jr.
360.318.5573
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Re: QWS List sending through

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi David,

The responses you have had so far are right: this is going to be one for your 
manual.

I don't have an XP30, but I may be able to shed a little light for you because 
I have had similar Roland gear:

Presumably, you have the XP30 in Performance mode. In this mode, the XP will 
respond to all MIDI channels. The 16 "parts" of the performance correspond to 
the 16 MIDI channels.

So, what you need to do is find part 9 in the performance and disable it. This 
will likely involve going through the menus on the XP30 or sending a carefully 
crafted system exclusive message.
Note that it may also be possible to save the new configuration so you can call 
it up again quite easily.

The other alternative is to have a second MIDI port direct from the computer to 
the Zoom box, avoiding the THRU cable. That could perhaps involve buying more 
hardware.

I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.



Original Message
From: d.engebret...@comcast.net
Date: 06/03/2017 19:18 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List sending through

Hello,

I have a Presonus AudioBox sending QWS out to a Roland XP30.  The XP30 has a 
cable from the through port to the input of a Zoom Bass/Drum machine.

What I’ve been doing is setting up a track in QWS on channel 9  (Zooms bass).   
Both the XP30 and the Zoom play the same data on channel 9.  Is there a way to 
send only specific data to the Zoom with this configuration?

I’m a total novice with this midi stuff so any help is mucho appreciado.

Best,
David


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Re: QWS List Repairing mistakes

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Frank,

Sorry for the delay replying. Some good suggestions already given.

To add to what has been said:

the Note Editor in QWS works like a "piano roll" style editor.

There is also an audio tutorial dedicated to the editors which you can find in 
the downloads section on the QWS website.

Sighted people can also click with the mouse as well as using the keyboard - 
but you can't drag things.
I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: f...@casema.nl
Date: 10/02/2017 11:07 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Repairing mistakes

Hello,

 

I received a midi file with an error.

 

A sighted frined of mine wanted to help. I showed her QWS, but she tells me
she cannot see notes.

 

So, how can a sighted person address QWS?

 

Regards,

Frank



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Re: QWS List Assigning a peddle for play/stop?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

The feature you're looking for is "Key commands". Currently, QWS can use 
particular keys on your keyboard to perform QWS commands - including play/stop. 
The feature is found under Options -> Key COmmands. You also have to enable Key 
Commands in the General options. The feature is currently limited to ordinary 
note keys, so the consequence of using the function is that the key(s) you 
choose for functions will not play. So I suggest to choose something like the 
very top (or bottom) note on the keyboard which you are perhaps unlikely to 
use.

icole is right: theoretically, it would be possible to use a pedal, it would 
help to know what message(s) your pedal is sending.

I trust this helps.

With best regards,

James.



Original Message
From: meturner2...@gmail.com
Date: 03/01/2017 16:36 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Assigning a peddle for play/stop?

Subject says it all.

Is it, or could it ever be possible?

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Re: QWS List qws and tyros5

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hello,

Thanks for your question about the Channel Split function in QWS.

In fact, there is no "extra" track: it is in fact the original you started 
with. When you use any of the Split functions, you always retain the original. 
Then it's up to you if you want to delete it.


System Exclusive messages have no channel, so it is not possible to assign them 
a channel. Therefore they are not copied. It would theoretically be possible to 
copy them to the first track created, or to all tracks - but neither option 
sounds ideal.

You mention deleting all notes, note that you can also delete controllers.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: geert.maeckelbe...@telenet.be
Date: 03/11/2016 1:22 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List qws and tyros5

Hello all

 

I try toe edit an existing midifile. After loading the file into qws, I
press more tools/channel split to have all tracks apart.

The problem is that this creates an extra channel on top of the list. Here I
can hear the entire song. It means that if I don't mute it, I hear the song
doubled, which I don't want of course.

Another problem is that this extra channel seems to contain all system exs,
so I cannot simply delete the extra channel, because then all channel
properties are gone.

I tried to select only notes and then delete them, but that doesn't work,
too.

 

Why is this channel created when you split the file into apart channels?
What can I do to avoid this?

 

Thank you

 

Geert



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Re: QWS List [qws] metronome and odd time signature bug

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Juan,

Many thanks for your email. I will have a look at your MIDI files and see what 
I find.

Before I look at the code though, I will confirm that QWS works on beats, being 
quarter notes (crotchets) and so playback and various other things currently 
always work on this level of granularity.

Your "half beat" is a result of a single bar of 5/8 time - which, if I may, 
does seem a rather irregular time signature.

One work around for this particular problem would be to double the lengths of 
all the notes, using the Time Expand Tool, applied to all tracks, using 200%. 
Then set your time signatures to 6/4 and 5/4 etc. Then you will be able to work 
much more comfortably for the editing. Then reverse these changes for 
production into sheet music.

As for the metronome problem you report, I will have to look into this when I 
do some more coding. Please remind me about this.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.



Original Message
From: juanpisj...@gmail.com
Date: 13/09/2016 7:14 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List [qws] metronome and odd time signature bug

Hi, so I normally use qws nowadays for previewing sheet music I've
written. Rarely for editing midi, but it does help me somewhat when I
want to know exactly which bar I had made a misstake on, ETC. However,
there is this bug, if you will, that I find incredibly irritating,
especially when dealing on time signatures other than 3/4, 4/4, 2/2,
ETC. Try this and see for yourself:

1. Start with a midi file in 6/8 time, for one bar
2. On the next bar, insert a time signature change to 5/8
3. On the next bar, insert a time signature change on 6/8
4. Notice how the metronome for some odd reason, has to mark one more
eight note or one less eight note and does not keep on the real 6/8
change. And, whats even worse, if you try to set a marker (whether its
a number marker or a left or right one right on where the downbeat of
the 6/8 of that third bar should be,) the midi file starts playing
just before that first downbeat and thus there is no clear or even
precise way of editing or making the midi file sound right! I am
attaching a minimal example here, and the track that has the global
time sig. changes is the one without a midi channel number


-- 
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Cel. 313-879-2884


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Re: QWS List question of understanding

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Alex,

I'm not sure what you quite mean by "without strength change"?

If you mean that you set the "Strictness" to 0, then nothing will happen and 
this will leave all your notes unchanged.

If you put the Strictness at 100, then all notes will be moved exactly to the 
beat, or part-beat, as desired; but in some cases, this can give a very 
mechanical feel to the playing.

So, if you use a strictness of, say, 50, it means that notes will be moved 
halfway from their current (unquantised) position to the strict position, and 
so on.

Another tip that is sometimes necessary is to use the Clean Up tool first.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: i...@alexwestphal.de
Date: 12/07/2016 8:51 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List question of understanding

Hi!

When I record a part in QWS and quantize it, then it happens, that QWS 
sets one of the tones, if it is an accord, 12 ticks earlier than the 
rest, so that this tone is heard earlier. Why could this be, although I 
quantized without swing or strength change?
-- 
Best regards

Alex
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Re: QWS List Another question

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Alex,

The CC for Chorus is CC#93, and it is also in the Track Properties dialog. Of 
course, applying a Chorus effect will depend on whether your keyboard supports 
the message.

An alternative way to simulate such an effect - as you are hinting at is to 
detune the second copy.

Easy way to do that (assuming there aren't any messages that will clash) is to 
apply a slight pitch bend at the start ... and put it back afterwards!

You can manually insert a Pitch Bend message at the start of a track using the 
Event List or Control Editor.

How much pitch bend to apply will depend on your taste and on the pitch bend 
range setting. The range of the MIDI controller is -8192 to +8191, with 0 being 
no pitch bend.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: i...@alexwestphal.de
Date: 11/07/2016 6:44 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Another question

Hi James and all!

Thanks first for helping me out with this pitch range stuff and for this 
midi file. I know have another question.

Let's say I have a guitar track and want to make another one, so that it 
sounds, well, like two guitars, then I have two simmilar instruments 
without any difference. How can I tune one of these guitars so fine, 
that it dissents from hte other one? Sure, I could use a chorus, but I 
have no idea to change the chorus type of my tyros with CC or RPM or 
SysEx. So that's the only way that I can think of at this time.
-- 
Best regards

Alex
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Re: QWS List And, sorry, still a question

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Alex,

There are various ways, some obvious, some not so:

You could either:

1. Select all the track and Copy, then create a new track and Paste. Then 
adjust the Track Properties of the new track.
This is the obvious method.

Alternatively:

2. Use the Tools -> More Tools -> Channel Split: This tool is designed to split 
apart "Type 0 MIDI files" but can also be used to duplicate a track.
Note you will still have to adjust the Track Properties in the new track.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: i...@alexwestphal.de
Date: 11/07/2016 7:24 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List And, sorry, still a question

Hi!

Sorry, but there is just a question I have. How can I clone or double a 
track? I know, that this was possible in qws, I thought, so how is it done?
-- 
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Re: QWS List Pitch Range

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Alex,

Yes, there is a MIDI message to set the pitch bend range. Check the 
documentation for your instrument to see if it is supported.

It's called a Registered Parameter.

here are the MIDI messages you'll need to set:

CC#100 = 0
CC#101 = 0

This pair select the pitch bend range parameter.

CC#6 = 12
This one sets the value = in this case 12 semitones.

Technically, you then should reset cc#100 and cc#101 to 127, to prevent any 
further stray cc#6 messages further setting your pitch bend.

I have constructed a MIDI file for you, please see attached. Just copy it to 
your own track.
Note, the MIDI file will not make any sound by itself.
Use the Event List to have a look at it.


Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


Original Message
From: i...@alexwestphal.de
Date: 10/07/2016 20:28 
To: "QWS list"
Subj: QWS List Pitch Range

Hi!

It is possible discussed earlier before, but I don't know it. Is there a 
chance to set the pitch range from one whole tone to an octave, that you 
can control with the Pitch bend wheel?
-- 
Ciao!

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pb12steps.mid
Description: audio/mid

QWS List Instrument list Casio CDP200R

[James Bowden]

Hello everyone,

Just to say we have a new instrument list on the QWS site: thanks to Seth J 
who kindly provided a list for the Casio CDP200R.


You can find it on the Instrument List page, in the Downloads section.

http://qws.andrelouis.com.

With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List MIDI-Yoke and VSTHost

[James Bowden]

Hi,

Yes, send me a completed document and we can make an article for the QWS 
site.


With best regards,

James.

- Original Message - 
From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:56 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List MIDI-Yoke and VSTHost



Steve, please take notes. This kind of information is useful for QWS users
as it doesn't have VST or any virtual MIDI cables built in, and 
documenting

the process is useful. I've been working, off and on, on a tutorial on
setting up BassMIDI, and putting all of these into a single document would
be helpful for folks just getting started.


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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
Steve Matzura
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 1:35 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: Re: QWS List MIDI-Yoke and VSTHost

What I'm learning about how these things interact and coexist is
amazing! The reason M.Y. didn't work is because my friend chose the 64-
bit-only VSTHost. No matter, Loop-MIDI is on its way.

On Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:06:04 -0500, you wrote:

Midi Yoke will work on a 64-bit system if you are using a 32-bit host.
64-bit hosts simply won't see the ports.

 On Feb 20, 2015, at 1:54 PM, Steve Matzura numb...@noisynotes.com
wrote:

 OK. Tell you the tooth, I never did try the Yoke on a 64-bit system
 before. Like so many 32-bit programs, I just, ya know, thought it
 would work.

 On Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:03:54 -, you wrote:

 Well, that's just not going to work. MidiYoke supports only 32 bit
daws.
 You need Loop midi:
 http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html
 Try that.

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 To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
 Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 5:25 PM
 Subject: QWS List MIDI-Yoke and VSTHost


 This question may not be appropriate for this list, but maybe it
will.

 A friend has a 37-note IRig controller which QWS sees. He's also
now
 installed the one and only MIDI-Yoke Version 1.7, and VSTHost for
 64-bit systems. He's got the audio driver set up, but when he goes
 to the Devices / MIDI dialog, output tab, he only finds the IRig
 controller, not any of the MIDI-Yoke ports. Any idea of what he did
 wrong?
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Re: QWS List Unchangeable midi file?

[James Bowden]

Hi Frank,

Most likely, you have extra program changes loitering in addition to the 
instruments you had chosen.


My advice is to look at each track and search for any program changes or 
bank changes and delete them. You can do this with the Find command and the 
List Editor - or alternatively, use Tools - Select All Tracks, then 
Tools - Delete Events.


Make sure you look at all tracks, because I think you mentioned a final 
track after the parts?


Hope this helps.

If you're still stuck, feel free to contact me off-list.

James.


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From: Frank van de Coterlet f...@casema.nl

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:50 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List Unchangeable midi file?



Hello Bert,

Thanks for your advice, but alas, it does not work.
I can split the track and remove the initial one. Afterwards I can change
all the values I like and I do get different instruments for each voice, 
but

after saving the file and restarting it, both Qws and Windows Media player
play the initial instruments, not my changes.

When re-opening qws, I find my changed settings as I left them, but qws 
just

keeps on playing other things than my settings: namely the initial ones.

Regards,
Frank
-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] Namens Bert van
den Brink
Verzonden: vrijdag 30 januari 2015 11:16
Aan: QWS list
Onderwerp: Re: QWS List Unchangeable midi file?

Hello Frank
Your description of this problem reminds me of a tricky but very easy
solvable feature. I think you are loading a midi file type 0 (all midi
channels put on one track). Before treating this kind of files you have to
do a channel split (go to tools extra tools and there you find channel
split)
The file changes to midi type 1 and shows you a track list with all
information that you could not see in the type 0 version.
(do not forget to remove your upper track from the list because that is
still the type 0 format running simultaniously with all other tracks).
Good luck and hope this helps!
kind regards.
Bert
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On Jan 30, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Duncan Polak dpo...@online.nl wrote:


Hallo Frank,

What  maybe helps is to look in the eventlist of that first track and

delete al programchanges and bankchanges. And after that go to the
property,s in the other tracks and fill in the program changes. Then save
the file.


The seccond option: Delete that first track and follow the steps i

mentioned above. If the track is playing slow enter the appropriate tempo
inthe option init time and Tempo. Then save the file.


Hope this helps.

Duncan
- Original Message -
From: Frank van de Coterlet
To: QWS list
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 9:27 AM
Subject: QWS List Unchangeable midi file?

Hello,

Both for myself and for some of the members of my choir I download midi

files for rehearsals.


I change the sounds of the parts: for the sopranos I give the soprano an

instrument that differs from the other instruments, etcetera.


Yesterday I hit upon a four part midi file that seems to be unchangeable:

I can change everything, but I cannot save the changes.


In the mentioned file there are parts for satb, and first there is a part

with no name where all settings are: -1.


Hope someone can enligten me on this.

Regards,
Frank


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QWS List New instrument list

[James Bowden]

Hi folks,

Just a quick note to say I've added an instrument list for the Roland FA6/8 
keyboards, kindly provided by Arthur Pirika and Andre Louis.


You can find it on the Download Instruments page.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

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Re: QWS List Creating an Instrument Definition List for PX-350M

[James Bowden]

Hi Richard,

Thank you for creating your instrument list and being willing to share.

To upload, send the file to me and I'll see what I can do.

Unfortunately, you catch me at a slightly inconvenient tie as I am in the
process of moving house, but I'll see what can be done... Alternatively,
please delay sending me the list for a month...

With best regards,

James.



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From: Richard Wells richwels1...@gmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 4:54 AM
Subject: Re: QWS List Creating an Instrument Definition List for PX-350M


Breaking up the file solved it. There were missing commas in a couple of 
sections. Where do we upload these instrument definitions. I've put it 
through its paces and it appears to be ready for prime time if others are 
interested.


On 12/18/2014 8:11 PM, Nicole Massey wrote:

The biggest reason why you get an error is due to use of an illegal
character or a tab key in the file. Having an empty field for any of the
standard elements of a particular program change will also return an 
error,
so make sure none of your instruments are blank, especially the name. 
I've
run into this a lot, as my current Inst file has over 20,000 instruments 
in

it. (I use a lot of sound fonts)
There's a way to troubleshoot the file and fine where the problem is --
break up the file by banks as separate files and open QWS, selecting the
various definition files. You'll get an error where you run into the
problem. Hopefully you won't get several errored files.
Just a reminder, the format is the MIDI channel, program number, bank, 
and

name. There are no spaces in any of the numbers, and if you put a space
before the patch name then you won't be able to use the first letter of 
the
patch to select them in the list. Note that numbers starting the patch 
list

are completely kosher, so you can use numbers to reach the beginning of
banks. Also note that in most (but not all) instruments the program wants
the bank number to be a mixture of most and least significant bits, so 
for
most instruments bank 0 is denoted as 0, while bank 1 is numbered 128, 
etc,

in multiples of 128 going up.


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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Wells
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:58 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: QWS List Creating an Instrument Definition List for PX-350M

Hello: My wife Lila and I are attempting to create an instrument
definition list for the Casio Privia-350M. So far, each time we copy
the file to the QWS folder, we get an error loading message each time
we arrow to the offending .ini file. We have so far just utilized the
Windows Notepad to create the file. Would someone on this list more
experienced in looking at these definition files be willing to take a
look to see what we are doing wrong? We don't mind doing the necessary
tweaks once the thing loads, but we must at least get to that point
first. If you have an idea without looking at the file based on what we
are using as an editor, suggestions there are also welcome.
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Re: QWS List Sys-Ex dumps

[James Bowden]

Yes, Damien, that's right.

There are two ways:

Either you can put QWS into Record and press buttons on your synth to send 
the dump, then save as .SYX.


Or, you can make two tracks  in QWS. Write a Dump Request message into the 
first track, then go back to start and Record on the second track. Then 
delete the first track and save as .SYX. This second method requires no 
button pushes on your synth, but does require you to manually input the Dump 
Request message, which you would have to work out from the synth manual.


Anyway, hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.



- Original Message - 
From: Damien C. S. Pendleton dam...@dcpendleton.co.uk

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List Sys-Ex dumps



Hi Patrick,
I'm sure one of the experts will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe 
it's as straight forward as recording it as you would an ordinary track 
for however long the dump process takes, then saving it as a .syx file so 
you get the raw sysex data.

It's a while since I have done it, but I hope that helps some.
Cheers.
Damien.



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From: Patrick Perdue

Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 9:28 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: QWS List Sys-Ex dumps

Hi all:

It's been a few years since I've done anything with QWS. Today, I have a
use-case. I need to send a Sys-Ex dump from my Ensoniq TS-12, including
all programs and sequencer memory. Having read the TS-12 manual's
section on this, this looks like a pretty straight-forward process from
the keyboard side. What steps are necessary to store Sys-Ex in QWS? I've
only ever used it to send Sys-Ex out to another device.
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QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series

[James Bowden]

Hi everyone,

It's been a while coming but finally I have uploaded a new instrument list 
pack for the Yamaha Tyros 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Mega!

You can find the new instrument list on the QWS website. Live!
It's in the Download section.  Natural!
If anyone using a Tyros instrument could let me know if they work, that 
would be, Sweet!


As ever, the web address is: qws.andrelouis.com. Cool!

So, have some Super Articulation (2).

I also uploaded a short article on Bank Select messages as the question has 
come up once or twice how to calculate it.


Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


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Re: QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series

[James Bowden]

Hi Nicole,

At present the article is fairly short and just explains how to calculate 
the QWS bank number from the separate MSB and LSB numbers.


I haven't specifically mentioned any particular synths, but if you think 
that would be helpful, let me know what you'd like to see added.


Have a read and let me know.

With best regards,

James.


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From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 8:21 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series



James, does your article include info on the few soft synths that use the
MSB/LSB bank structure as the default, like the Proteus VX?


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James Bowden
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 1:53 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series

Hi everyone,

It's been a while coming but finally I have uploaded a new instrument
list pack for the Yamaha Tyros 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Mega!
You can find the new instrument list on the QWS website. Live!
It's in the Download section.  Natural!
If anyone using a Tyros instrument could let me know if they work, that
would be, Sweet!

As ever, the web address is: qws.andrelouis.com. Cool!

So, have some Super Articulation (2).

I also uploaded a short article on Bank Select messages as the question
has come up once or twice how to calculate it.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


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Re: QWS List QWS Block Copy and Editing Operations

[James Bowden]

Hi Nicole,

At present, QWS only allows you to copy individual tracks.

Block copy functions are on the suggestion list.



With best regards,

James.

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From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2014 10:24 PM
Subject: QWS List QWS Block Copy and Editing Operations


Hi folks.
I've been looking for ways to copy blocks of tracks to the clipboard, but it 
doesn't seem to work for me. For example, I might want to copy a piano, 
guitar, bass, and drum section of a chorus of a tune to the clipboard so I 
can place that chorus in the form several times. Applying actions to all 
tracks doesn't seem to do this, and saving as a type 0 MIDI file just to do 
this seems cumbersome and overly complicated. I got used to doing this with 
Sequencer Plus back in the day and I miss it, so is it even possible with 
QWS, or am I going to have to continue copying individual track data and 
running the risk of slips of the fingers when trying to copy blocks of 
musical data?


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Re: QWS List Removing a melody from a type 0 midi.

[James Bowden]

Hi,

Yes, when you use any of the Split tools, QWS always creates new tracks and 
keeps the original. It is deliberate. It applies to:


* Channel Split
* Key Split
* Velocity Split
* Length Split


Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

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To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 2:09 AM
Subject: Re: QWS List Removing a melody from a type 0 midi.


that is sort of a bug or a preventive feature? i am not sure. but i
realized that same thing when I had Split the channels for the first
time. There is a track on top of the list without a channel. Its the
original type 0 midi.

2014-08-14 1:40 GMT-05:00, Bert van den Brink brinkproducti...@gmail.com:

Yes! Just remove the track on top olf the list  because that is still your
original format 0 track that you don't want any more.
Good luck
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On Aug 14, 2014, at 8:12 AM, Paul Nimmo pgni...@rogers.com wrote:


Hi all, ok, I have an interesting one, well, perhaps sticky might be a
better way to put it?
Apologies in advance for the length of the below post.

I’m either having a dumb day, highly possible or I’m missing something
really simple here.
I have a format 0 midi which my wife purchased as a backing for vocals 
but

it has a flute melody line.
When I first loaded I thought itt’d be easy to kill the melody, justt 
find

the track, often track 4, and delete it, smile.
first problem, the file is type 0.
So I used a channel split and guess what, there’s the melody right where 
I

expected it to be, on channel 4.
So ok, I thought, this will be easy, just select channel 4 go to the
beginning of the melody, and use init properties, set the volume to 0 and
bye bye melody.
That worked but now I havve a problem.
When I split the channel, for some reason the playback now sounds phased
as if I’m playing the midi twice  simultaneously somehow.
Can anybody explain why this is happening and if I can fix it?
Or, am i going about the above entirely incorrectly.
Note: using qws with a yamaha dgx-650.
Would really love to be able to use this backing for this contest next
week so haven’t left myself much time i’m sorry.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Cheers!


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Re: QWS List Drum Tracks

[James Bowden]

Hi Kevin,

Nicole has given you a good way to do what you want.

An alternative, that might be slightly quicker than always loading different 
files is to use the File - Append command to load all your files together, 
then use Nicole's method of lots of Copy/Paste to move the bits of drum 
track into their correct positions.


Ah yes, remember to delete the extra appended tracks after you have 
finished.



Hope this helps.

With est regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List Songs you have made

[James Bowden]

Hi Seth,

Good to hear from you and thanks for all your questions. Nicole has given 
you some good answers.


To add to what has been said so far:

MIDI is just the instructions for what to play, not the actual sound. So, 
the sound will come out of your keyboard speakers, that's normal.


You can make the sound come out of your PC by using an audio cable, such as 
a jack to jack, to connect for example a line out or headphone output of 
your keyboard to the line in of your PC. The type of cable you'll need will 
depend on the model of keyboard and computer.


Regarding an instrument list, yes, we'd need the model of your keyboard to 
do that. But, as Nicole has said, as you hav3e a Yamaha device, you could 
start by using the XG list as a start.


You mentioned using channels with MIDI Yoke. Basically, it works just the 
same as a hardware device: you can choose a MIDI Yoke port and then you have 
16 possible MIDI channels you can use.  MIDI Yoke normally gives you 8 
different ports, so you have the possibility of loading seveal VST 
instruments, like having many synthsisers.


So, for example, you can set up a VST to receive MIDI from In from MIDI Yoke 
3. Then in QWS, you set the Port for each MIDI track to Out to MIDI Yoke 3. 
You can then have multiple tracks in QWS, for example:


Piano; channel 1; Out to MIDI Yoke 3;
Bass; Channel 2; Out to MIDI Yoke 3
Guitar; channel 3; Out to MIDI Yoke 3
etc...


You m mentioned there's a delay when using VSTs with MIDI Yoke. This might 
depend on the VST you are using, but there are settings you can adjust in 
MIDI Yoke to try and get the best results. For example, in my copy (which 
may not be the latest version), there is a Devices menu and you can find 
some settings for Wave and ASIO.


Be aware that if you turn the latency down too much, you can instead 
sometimes get little breaks in the music. Too much latency, and as you have 
found, there is a delay between playing the note and it sounding.


Finally, you were asking about controller numbers. In the back of the QWS 
manual, you can find a list of the more common ones.


Hope this helps,

James.

- Original Message - 
From: seth hurst hurstseth...@gmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 12:58 AM
Subject: QWS List Songs you have made



Hi I'm on the list but realant haven't posted. I would like to see some
songs you have made with QWS Also I have some questions.

1. My yamahaw keyboard plays out through the keyboard speakers insted of
QWS. How can I fix this or is this not possible. It is connected to midi
through USB cable.

2 Can Someone send me a instrument list for my yamaha G portable that is
what it says in the midi port list. I don't know what model is.

3 Do you have to use channels in midi yoke. Every time I play vst's they
hav a very bad lag. Do I have to use channel 10 for vst drums.

Seth Hurst
hurstseth...@gmail.com



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Re: QWS List Songs you have made

[James Bowden]

Hi Steve,

Try:

http://midiox.com/myoke.htm

You can also find more details on the QWS website, Articles page, Using VST 
instruments with QWS.


Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

- Original Message - 
From: Steve Nutt st...@comproom.co.uk

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 7:04 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List Songs you have made


Hi James,

Coming late to this thread, but where do I get Midi Yoke3?

Thanks.

All the best

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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
James Bowden
Sent: 02 August 2014 11:43
To: QWS list
Subject: Re: QWS List Songs you have made

Hi Seth,

Good to hear from you and thanks for all your questions. Nicole has given
you some good answers.

To add to what has been said so far:

MIDI is just the instructions for what to play, not the actual sound. So,
the sound will come out of your keyboard speakers, that's normal.

You can make the sound come out of your PC by using an audio cable, such as
a jack to jack, to connect for example a line out or headphone output of
your keyboard to the line in of your PC. The type of cable you'll need will
depend on the model of keyboard and computer.

Regarding an instrument list, yes, we'd need the model of your keyboard to
do that. But, as Nicole has said, as you hav3e a Yamaha device, you could
start by using the XG list as a start.

You mentioned using channels with MIDI Yoke. Basically, it works just the
same as a hardware device: you can choose a MIDI Yoke port and then you have

16 possible MIDI channels you can use.  MIDI Yoke normally gives you 8
different ports, so you have the possibility of loading seveal VST
instruments, like having many synthsisers.

So, for example, you can set up a VST to receive MIDI from In from MIDI Yoke

3. Then in QWS, you set the Port for each MIDI track to Out to MIDI Yoke 3.
You can then have multiple tracks in QWS, for example:

Piano; channel 1; Out to MIDI Yoke 3;
Bass; Channel 2; Out to MIDI Yoke 3
Guitar; channel 3; Out to MIDI Yoke 3
etc...


You m mentioned there's a delay when using VSTs with MIDI Yoke. This might
depend on the VST you are using, but there are settings you can adjust in
MIDI Yoke to try and get the best results. For example, in my copy (which
may not be the latest version), there is a Devices menu and you can find
some settings for Wave and ASIO.

Be aware that if you turn the latency down too much, you can instead
sometimes get little breaks in the music. Too much latency, and as you have
found, there is a delay between playing the note and it sounding.

Finally, you were asking about controller numbers. In the back of the QWS
manual, you can find a list of the more common ones.

Hope this helps,

James.

- Original Message - 
From: seth hurst hurstseth...@gmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 12:58 AM
Subject: QWS List Songs you have made



Hi I'm on the list but realant haven't posted. I would like to see some
songs you have made with QWS Also I have some questions.

1. My yamahaw keyboard plays out through the keyboard speakers insted of
QWS. How can I fix this or is this not possible. It is connected to midi
through USB cable.

2 Can Someone send me a instrument list for my yamaha G portable that is
what it says in the midi port list. I don't know what model is.

3 Do you have to use channels in midi yoke. Every time I play vst's they
hav a very bad lag. Do I have to use channel 10 for vst drums.

Seth Hurst
hurstseth...@gmail.com



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Re: QWS List Changing Pitch bend range in QWS event list

[James Bowden]

Hi Nicole, the link I found first on Google was:

http://www.2writers.com/eddie/TutNrpn.htm

Hope this helps.

James.

- Original Message - 
From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 8:14 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List Changing Pitch bend range in QWS event list


If anyone finds this on the web, please post a link here. A search turns 
up

a large number of messages regarding software synthesizers released by
Arturia.


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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
James Bowden
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 2:05 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: Re: QWS List Changing Pitch bend range in QWS event list

Hi Seth,

Aha, I think you need the Pitch Bend Range MIDI message.

It's one of the Registered Parameter Number (RPN) messages so it's a
little more complex than a single ordinary controller.

Here's the MIDI messages you need:

CC#101: 0
CC#100: 0
CC#6: value

So, that's controllers 101 and 100, both set to 0, then controller 6
will set the pitch bend range. I think you can set it value between 0
and 24.

For more about how this works, have a quick search on the web for MIDI
RPN pitch bend and you should find it.

So, in QWS, Event list, you need to:

Insert three Control Change messages.
Set the first one to Number 101; the second Number to 101; the third
Number to 6.

Set the Value of the first and second to 0; set the Value of the third
to the pitch bend range you want.

Finally, to avoid problems, I suggest moving the CC#6 message one tick
later.

Technically, after setting an RPN, you should reset CC#100 and CC#101
to 127, so further stray CC#6 values don't mess things up.


I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

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From: SethJ seth...@gmail.com
To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 7:14 PM
Subject: QWS List Changing Pitch bend range in QWS event list


 Hello, my name is Seth.  QWS has been a great addition to my setup,
 especially since I have a cheaper keyboard.  However, I've had to
convert
 songs I've recorded in the past to smf1 format, and whenever I do,
The
 pitch
 bend range setting always defaults to 2 semitones.  Is there a way to
go
 into the event list and change the bend range setting?  I've tried
 changing
 it on the keyboard, but when I reenter my midi file after switching
the
 keyboard off and on, the bend range setting gets reset to it's defalt
of 2
 semitones.  If anyone knows how to fix this, please email me back
with the
 controller numbers, and or event type I'd use when inserting this
event.
 Thank you for your time!!



 Happy sequencing!

 Seth





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Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

[James Bowden]

Hi,

Once I've done the work and uploaded it ...

With best regards,

James.


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From: Liu Kai Chan xy.go...@gmail.com

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Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform


hi to everyone, can i find this updated QWS at the websight? with the new 
improved transforms?




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Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

[James Bowden]

Hi Nicole,

Thanks for your email.

Please let me know if you'd like me to add any new transforms, it's fairly 
straightforward to do, just let me have a simple list of where you'd like 
the 12 notes to go. e.g. C - C; C# - C, ... B - Ab. etc


Regarding you question about finding the next point where there's data, 
Home, as you correctly state, takes you to the first beat where there's 
data. The correct key to move to next is Ctrl+Right, just like moving to the 
start of the next word in a wordprocessor.


Hope this helps and I look forward to receiving some interesting note 
transforms from you to add.


With best regards,

James.



- Original Message - 
From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:39 PM
Subject: RE: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform



B is correct, in that it should probably be lowered, but the rest should
probably be raised a half step so they still function  in their positions.
One of the main factors in a whole tone scale sounding alien is the 
removal
of the leading tone, which is also a factor in most unaltered modes --  
only

the Major/Ionian and Lydian modes have this half step to the tonic of the
scale relationship, and doubling the tonic is probably not optimum as 
it'll
alter the shape of the melody and also make some fundamental changes in 
the

harmonic structure of the piece too.
D#, or Eb is the third scale degree, as a flatted note is far more common
than an augmented supertonic note, and the lowered third is common in the
minor/Aeolian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian modes. Moreover, lowering it
instead of raising it results in a missing tone in the scale, and since 
the

third is one of the key color tones in any chord (in fact, the single most
common) it should be present. Lowering this removes some of the character 
of
the whole tone scale and changes the fundamental melodic shape of the 
line.

C#/Db is most often encountered in tonal music as either the Neopolitan
chord root or as a altered chord extension, and it's never a sharped tonic
and always a lowered supertonic.
F, G, and A are all raised to turn a normal scale into a whole tone scale,
so raising them makes clear theoretical sense.
So, to recap, only the B should be lowered, while the rest should be 
raised.

And by the way, QWS is an interesting tool for doing score work. Since it
functions to some extent as a beat based instead of measure based MIDI
player you can do interesting things with it for scoring, especially if 
you

know how to calculate the number of beats you need for a particular sound
cue. (Excel is wonderful for this) There are a couple of things that would
make it easier, like SMPTE support and a way to create a marker list set 
at
particular points in a sequence, but it does the job right now fairly 
well.
The one thing that I found myself wishing for was that pressing the home 
key

on a track always takes you to the first note of a track, and there were
times when it'd have been nice that subsequent pressings of that key would
take me to where music starts up again after a period of no musical data 
on

the track.



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From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
James Bowden
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 3:22 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

Hello Nicole,

I've just checked the whole tone transform and the data looks correct.
Basically, it transforms the following notes unchanged:
C, D, E, F#, G#, A#.
The other six notes: C#, D#, F, G, A, B, are lowered one semitone to
give only wholetones remaining.

How would you like to alter this?

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

- Original Message -
From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com
To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 3:08 AM
Subject: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform


 Hello, folks.
 While scoring a short film this week I needed the transforms to
convert
 one
 of my melodies into other scales, and I found what may be a bit of an
 error
 with the whole tone scale transform.
 A flatted third is converted to a second instead of the third when
this
 transform is run. I worked around the problem by doing a note replace
to
 fix
 the note before running the transform again, but this probably needs
 fixing.
 This becomes a problem when converting minor or other minor mode
melodies
 into a whole tone scale, which should be a fairly common problem.
 Also, does anyone have a good transform for the harmonic and melodic
minor
 scales? Being able to convert something into a Hajaz scale, (also
called
 the
 Egyptian minor or Hungarian minor) which is the 4th mode of the
harmonic
 minor scale, with a single transform, would be handy.

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Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

[James Bowden]

Hello Nicole,

I've just checked the whole tone transform and the data looks correct. 
Basically, it transforms the following notes unchanged:

C, D, E, F#, G#, A#.
The other six notes: C#, D#, F, G, A, B, are lowered one semitone to give 
only wholetones remaining.


How would you like to alter this?

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

- Original Message - 
From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 3:08 AM
Subject: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform



Hello, folks.
While scoring a short film this week I needed the transforms to convert 
one
of my melodies into other scales, and I found what may be a bit of an 
error

with the whole tone scale transform.
A flatted third is converted to a second instead of the third when this
transform is run. I worked around the problem by doing a note replace to 
fix
the note before running the transform again, but this probably needs 
fixing.

This becomes a problem when converting minor or other minor mode melodies
into a whole tone scale, which should be a fairly common problem.
Also, does anyone have a good transform for the harmonic and melodic minor
scales? Being able to convert something into a Hajaz scale, (also called 
the

Egyptian minor or Hungarian minor) which is the 4th mode of the harmonic
minor scale, with a single transform, would be handy.

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QWS List Tyros instrument list

[James Bowden]

Hi,

A while back, I think I'm right in thinking someone was asking if there was 
an instrument list for Tyros 2/3/4 as well as the original Tyros.


Good news if you're still waiting for a list: I have found a potential 
source of information for a list, but it might take some time to sort it 
out.


One question for any Tyros users: can you set drum kits on any MIDI channel, 
or is it restricted to a particular channel?


Looking forward to hearing from you.

With best regards,

James.


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QWS List Dutch translation available

[James Bowden]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick message to say that we now have a Dutch user interface 
translation for QWS available on the site. You can find it at 
qws.andrelouis.com, under Downloads, then Languages.


Many thanks to Berthold Hutten, Davy Kager and Leonard de Ruijter for 
providing this translation.


With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List semitone changes when creating a new track?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

I've never had this problem, working with various synths.

Please can you describe exactly what keys you are pressing and what
options you are using that causes the problem. It would also help to
know what MIDI gear you're using.

With best regards,

James.

On 09/08/2013, dhruv kumar dhruvdrop...@gmail.com wrote:
 hi list,
 I have a problem here. It seems that if I create a new track, the
 previous track's semitone changes up 1? any suggestions on why that
 happens?
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Re: QWS List Problems with Local Off on Roland EXR-3S

[James Bowden]

Hi Kelly,

I just looked at the code for QWS:  for Local Off, QWS does send a 
controller 122, value 0, MIDI channel 1.


Actually, you're not the first person to say that the message doesn't work 
on their gear. It think it might be a gear problem, not a QWS problem, e.g. 
it might need to be on a different channel, not sure.


Regarding MIDI THRU, QWS has a THRU option, on the MIDI menu, default is on.

Hope this helps.

James.




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From: Kelly Sapergia ksaper...@sasktel.net

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 2:58 AM
Subject: Re: QWS List Problems with Local Off on Roland EXR-3S



Hi Brian,

I agree, it's got some really good sounds on it. I tried inserting 
controller 122, but it hasn't worked. I noticed though that the instrument 
I'm playing in QWS is being sent via the Thru port, even though the 
keyboard only has MIDI In and Out connections, which are going to my 
M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card.


Thanks.

Yours Sincerely,
Kelly John Sapergia


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Re: QWS List Enhancements / bug fixes to QWS

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi David,

Thanks for your email.

The basic feature you are asking for is for the Undo function to hold
more than just a track.
At present, Undo works on storing a previous copy of a track and then
if you ask to Undo, it simply replaces the current contents with the
saved Undo.

In order to restore a deleted track, or to be able to undo an
operation that was Applied to All tracks, the Undo would have to store
either a track, or series of tracks (i.e. a song).

I've also had a suggestion that there could be several layers of Undo
... for the time being, you just have to be careful as there's only
one.

Hope this helps and once again, thanks for the suggestion.

With best regards,

James.


On 07/07/2013, David (Mr Music) da...@mr-music.co.za wrote:
 Hi James

 I'm not sure where my suggestion/request falls, but here goes.

 In the manual it often says that you can do things and then
 simply use the undo function if you want to reverse what you've done.

 I notice places where this does not work, and hope it can be fixed.

 For example: if you delete a track, and then
 undo, that track is not replaced.

 I know there are other similar circumstances too,
 but cannot exactly remember what they are. However, I know
 this sort of thing has happened to me a few times when using
 some of the functions under the tool menu.

 Could you, pretty please, have a look at this and fix it,
 if at all possible?

 Thanks

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Re: QWS List where is the problum

[James Bowden]

Hi,

If someone would like to write a few words and sent them to me, I'd be happy 
to add them as a section to the article.


With best regards,
James.

- Original Message - 
From: Juan Bello juanpisj...@gmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List where is the problum



has anyone tried out vstmididrv found here?
http://www.mudlord.info/products.html

maybe we can update the article a bit, provided that this may be a
more flexible alternative, it is very similar to bassmidi in
functionality.

2013/6/30, Suman Kumar Bhokray ad...@bhokray.com:

thanks a lot for the fastest replys
i can c good outcome when i turn off tuch sence on my yamaha keyboard
but again the same problum comes if i hit the note hard when i set tuch
sence on
hope am clear
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To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List where is the problum



James Bowden wrote:

Hi,

Yes, broken cables sounds a possibility.
Perhaps you could also try making the Yamaha play instead of the VST, 
do


you get stuck notes on the Yamaha then?

Also a reminder about F9, it turns off all notes, so that might be 
easier


than having to restart VstHost all the time.

Hope this helps.

James.


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ad...@bhokray.com
To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 5:23 AM
Subject: QWS List where is the problum



   hi friends
i just started working with QWS and VST host
i dont understand y my notes remain pressed some times
i have to all the way close and reopen the VST host program to reset
every thing
where is the problum?
my setup
yamaha PSR630 keyboard
M audio midi sport 1in1out USB midi interface
QWS
VST host x86
ASIO
realtec AC97 on board sond card
i have no problums when i use on screen keyboard in QWS
waiting for your inputs
wishes
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Hi,
Using the all notes off feature helps, but if that doesn't work, there's 
a


much easier way to do it in VSt Host. Instead of restarting it, you can
use the midi panic option, which has never failed for me. Go into VST
Host, and I believe midi panic is in the engine menu.
As for why the problem is occuring in the first place... maybe give your
midi interface a look, as others have said. Also, if you have separate
midi in and midi out, try disabling or unplugging midi out. If that 
works,


then it is a midi setup issue and probably not a cable issue. Though if
it's as simple as that, it would've caused deadly midi feedback a long
time ago, if left unchecked, so I think that may not be the issue. Since
I've never had this problem, I don't know if that's a worthwhile line of
thought, but it's something that crossed my somewhat inexperienced mind 
of


midi setup.

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Re: QWS List where is the problum

[James Bowden]

Hi,

Yes, broken cables sounds a possibility.
Perhaps you could also try making the Yamaha play instead of the VST, do you 
get stuck notes on the Yamaha then?


Also a reminder about F9, it turns off all notes, so that might be easier 
than having to restart VstHost all the time.


Hope this helps.

James.


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Subject: QWS List where is the problum



   hi friends
i just started working with QWS and VST host
i dont understand y my notes remain pressed some times
i have to all the way close and reopen the VST host program to reset every 
thing

where is the problum?
my setup
yamaha PSR630 keyboard
M audio midi sport 1in1out USB midi interface
QWS
VST host x86
ASIO
realtec AC97 on board sond card
i have no problums when i use on screen keyboard in QWS
waiting for your inputs
wishes
Suman Bhokray
M.D
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Re: QWS List instrument list problum

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

It's quite easy to see the problem with your instrument, if you read
between the lines. That's a pun but also true. I don't know how you
created the list, but it doesn't look like in Notepad. If I look at
the file, at the end of each l ine, you have only got a Carriage
Return character (CR) and no Line Feed (LF) character. It looks like
it's not a PC-generated file.

If you load it into Notepad, you'll find that everything's on one long
line. That's the problem.

Hope this helps.

James.

On 24/06/2013, Jake Gross j...@grossgang.com wrote:
 Hi,
 Can you please help me with an instrument list i created?
 It is an instrument list for the Microsoft gs wave table.
 Qws is not recognising it.
 thanks.

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Re: QWS List Please, a smaal mod with big rewards!

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

It's actually even smaller than you think: I don't have to do anything
because always the track channel takes priority over any channel in
the track.

I can certainly look into it, but I think actually, you don't need to
bother changing the channel, because the Track channel wins anyway.

Hope this helps.

James.

On 09/06/2013, David (Mr Music) da...@mr-music.co.za wrote:
 Hi James

 Yes, I know I jump the gun with the all-too-often used cliche small,
 but I don't think I'm too wrong.

 When editing, going to the event list and inserting an
 event, the chanel always defaults to 1.

 Can you please change this to default to the chanel
 already defaulted for the track?

 I'm working on track 2, which is allocated to drums,
 so the chanel is already set to 10, but everytime I add an
 event I have to go and change the chanel for the event to 10, as
 it defaults to 1.

 Pretty please?

 Thanks so much for understanding!

 David

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Re: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS

[James Bowden]

Hi folks,

First, just a quick note to David and Raymond say thanks for the 
suggestions, they are now on the list - which means I have noted them for 
now.


I want to apologise that I have been rather vague or short on the list of 
late, so please accept my apologies if anything I have written has either 
been terse or delayed. It's been a very busy time of late.


With regard to an update on QWS, I hope to have one out some time soon (no 
guarantee when because life is busy) and it mainly contains bug fixes. One 
of them is the changing of the filename when you do File - append. Several 
others were to do with things that weren't going properly through the 
translation system when you used a different language prompt file.


So, no major new features this time, but your ideas are still always welcome 
and I do consider them for when I might have time to work on QWS 
programming.


Thank you all once again for your patience and enthusiasm.

With best regards,

James.


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Subject: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS


Hi James

Here are 3 suggestions for now, that I hope you could include in future 
versions:

1. Save the mute status of tracks, so that when you reload a song
  the tracks are muted/unmuted, as they were when saving and exiting.
2. Save the equivalent of current cursor position, so that you are
  on the specific track/bar that you were before saving/exiting.
3. With the undo command, show which specific action you
  will undo, like in wavePad and some other software packages,
  e.g. undo velocity, or undo quantize.

Thanks so much

David

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Re: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Cheers folks for the suggestions. The most likely reason for not
implementing is actually time ...
But I will certainly add them to the list.
I'm hoping to get a new version out some time - it's mainly little bug
fixes and little tweaks like that, please don't bombard me with
questions, wait for the new version and read the what's new.
Sorry I'm being vague.
James.


On 24/05/2013, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Good suggestions, but it might not really be possible for your first two
 suggestions. Here's why.
 QWS does save some basic data, but what it is, in essence, is a front end
 for SMFs. (Standard MIDI Files) That's why metronome on or off isn't saved,
 along with count-ins and other similar stuff. They're QWS settings, not
 file
 settings.
 This is important as QWS doesn't save much at all in its  file format,
 which
 is a slightly enhanced SMF. And this is important because the files need to
 be as clean as possible to ensure that they'll play in a variety of MIDI
 file players.
 So hopefully James can implement your feature suggestions, but if he can't
 this is probably the reason for it.

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 David (Mr Music)
 Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 9:16 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS

 Hi James

 Here are 3 suggestions for now, that I hope you could include in future
 versions:
 1. Save the mute status of tracks, so that when you reload a song
the tracks are muted/unmuted, as they were when saving and exiting.
 2. Save the equivalent of current cursor position, so that you are
on the specific track/bar that you were before saving/exiting.
 3. With the undo command, show which specific action you
will undo, like in wavePad and some other software packages,
e.g. undo velocity, or undo quantize.

 Thanks so much

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Re: QWS List MIDI: isolating chords and voicings

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

You can try the Key Split, or the Delete Notes, or some of the other
Split tools.

Unfortunately, splitting left hand and right hand automatically is an
almost impossible task, because the hands can move around and in one
place the same note can be played with either hand. You can even have
pieces where the hands physically cross over!

Hope this helps.


On 23/05/2013, André Baldo supermala...@gmail.com wrote:
 By what I remember, James talks about the Key Split tool to separate right
 and left hands...

 I never used it, though.
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 That is rather interesting. I have a similar question like that. In the
 QWS folder I found Mozart's K540 write into one track. I was wondering if

 there was a way to separate the left from the right hands.
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Re: QWS List properly reading instrument definition files question

[JAMES BOWDEN]

There'll probably be another section of the INS file that lists the
banks for the names.
Sorry that's a bit vague.
James.


On 23/05/2013, Florian-achtige florianbeij...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi,

 I am looking through this .ins file I have of my keyboard. It lists a
 row of numbered banks, all well and good ...but than it lists a few
 banks that seem to have no bank number. For example 'drum kits'. How
 do I get at these sounds using QWS? I can get there using the controls
 on my keyboard I think ... but I don't know how to approach these
 banks from within for example the track properties dialogue. Does
 someone know?

 Thanks,
 Florian
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Re: QWS List time glide function

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi folks,

Just to clarify:

For nearly all of the tools, you can either not select anything - in
which case the tool is applied to the entire track; or you can select
a portion of a track and the tool only applies to that portion.

To select a portion of a track, you have two methods: either use the
Left and Right markers and then use the Select Marked command,
alternatively you can simply use Shift and the left/right cursor keys,
just as you would in a word processor.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.

On 20/05/2013, Terry Nord tern...@sherbtel.net wrote:
 Thank you Juan.  I was wondering if I needed to use markers.  You answered
 my question.

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 Bello
 Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:19 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: Re: QWS List time glide function

 I have done it. You select the part with left and right markers and
 the press control plus M to mark the selected region and then use any
 tool you wish on the selection. Never glide the part too far to the
 left as this will put all notes together as in a giant chord!

 2013/5/19, Raymond Grote musicalm...@comcast.net:
 Yep it works, I've done it a number of times. Just do it carefully or
 else the part you're gliding will bump into the rest of the track. If
 that's what you want, then that's cool, but if not, there's no easy way
 to separate them afterwards. So again, be careful.


 Nicole Massey wrote:
 I haven't tried it, but I suspect so -- highlight what you want to glide
 and
 then apply it using the function. If it doesn't work please let us know.

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 Subject: QWS List time glide function

 Can you glide part of a track.


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Re: QWS List instrument list question

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

The instrument list file format for other programs may well not be the
same as for QWS. If you want to create an instrument list, please feel
free to do so, instructions are in the QWS manual. Once completed, if
you'd like to send it to me, I'd be happy to post it onto the QWS
website.

Finally, I should emphasise that an instrument list is not an
essential component for using QWS successfully with your keyboard, it
is simply a convenience feature so you don't have to memorise MIDI
program and bank numbers.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


On 20/05/2013, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Don't know. It depends on the format used by Cakewalk. I've not looked at
 them, but I suspect most if not all the information you need is in it, so
 open them up and compare.

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 Florian-achtige
 Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 11:21 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List instrument list question

 HI,

 Is there a way to use cakewalk instrument list (.ins) files with QWS?
 I have one for my current keyboard (psr s750) but it seems its only going
 to
 work for Sonar. I don't think its as easy as just changing the file
 extension is it? :)

 Florian
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Re: QWS List changing instrument

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Just to pick up on the Control Editor: No, I don't intend to do a
tutorial on it, because it is almost exactly the same as the Note
Editor. Have a listen again to the tutorial on the Note Editor and
check out the manual for the Control Editor - you'll find it is almost
exactly the same. The only difference is that I don't play
controllers when you land the cursor on them, hopefully for obvious
reasons.

Hope that helps.

James.


On 23/04/2013, Raymond Grote musicalm...@comcast.net wrote:
 Hi,
 It still sounds like there is a program change message in the midi that
 is doing that; some midi programs will put those in even when they are
 not needed. Find the track in the track list which is causing you
 problems, (you can press s to solo and unsolo a track, or m to mute and
 unmute), sometimes this helps you find the correct one if there are a
 large number of tracks. After you find the track, press control home,
 then control f for find. In the find what combo box, choose program.
 Then press enter. If a program is found, you will be taken to its place,
 and you can use either the event list or control editor to delete it (I
 hope James does something in his tutorials with the control editor
 because I still don't use it much, I use the event list instead).
 I know it sounds like a lot of steps, but it becomes a straightforward
 procedure when you are accustomed with how QWS works.

 Liz Wade wrote:
 Hi James and everyone:  First off thanks all for your help although I'm
 still slightly confused (grin) The song I am referring to is an oboe
 score
 which I scanned and saved as a midi file.  The song plays as if it is a
 piano instrument.  When I did the alt enter thing I set the instrument to
 oboe programme 68 it would appear and pressed okay.  Then when I was
 prompted to save the file zi did so; however, when I played the file
 again
 it still played as a piano part.  When I went to the settings they were
 saved as oboe.  Am I still missing something? Thanks.
 Liz
 I do not have an actual midi keyboard but M using the pc is that the
 issue?

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 JAMES BOWDEN
 Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 5:51 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: Re: QWS List changing instrument

 Hi Liz,

 To add to what has already been written:

 Yes, you can put a program change message anywhere you like in any track
 to
 change the sound. Ideally, I recommend that you set up all tracks by
 using
 the Init. Properties command on the Track menu. The shortcut is
 Alt+Enter.
 This will select the settings that you want, at the start of each track.
 It's best if you fill in all the boxes (unless you will never use some).
 Making sure that all the boxes are filled in will mean that you don't get
 any nasty errors when you load a new song and have settings left over
 from
 the previous one.

 There is nothing to stop you adding further program changes part-way
 through
 the track. You can do this either using the Change Properties command
 (again
 on the Track menu), or using the Editors or even in some cases, by
 pressing
 the buttons on your music keyboard.

 It's also worth checking, if you have more than one track in your song,
 generally, they should all have different MIDI channels (again, set this
 in
 the Initial Track Properties).

 If you want to remove program changes from part-way through a track, you
 can
 do this either with Tools or with Editors.

 I hope this helps, let us know how you get on.

 With best regards,

 James.


 On 22/04/2013, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Sounds like you have a program change in there somewhere. You'll want
 to filter them out. Check the documentation on removing controller
 messages.
 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf
 Of Liz Wade
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:15 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: RE: QWS List changing instrument

 Interesting I got the instrument to change but it seems not at the
 beginning of the song.  Does the song have to be playing or can I just
 switch the instrument settings without being in the track itself?
 Thanks.  I supposedly switched from piano to accordian uust to try it
 out and it played the first 12 bars in piano still lol Liz

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 Of Nicole Massey
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:43 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: RE: QWS List changing instrument

 Sure. MIDI program changes can fall anywhere in a track. You can use
 the track properties (Alt+enter if I remember correctly) to set your
 instrument.
 What are you using for your sound source? You'll want the correct
 instrument definition file for what you're using.

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 Of Liz Wade
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 4:35 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List changing

Re: QWS List changing instrument

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Liz,

To add to what has already been written:

Yes, you can put a program change message anywhere you like in any
track to change the sound. Ideally, I recommend that you set up all
tracks by using the Init. Properties command on the Track menu. The
shortcut is Alt+Enter. This will select the settings that you want, at
the start of each track. It's best if you fill in all the boxes
(unless you will never use some). Making sure that all the boxes are
filled in will mean that you don't get any nasty errors when you load
a new song and have settings left over from the previous one.

There is nothing to stop you adding further program changes part-way
through the track. You can do this either using the Change Properties
command (again on the Track menu), or using the Editors or even in
some cases, by pressing the buttons on your music keyboard.

It's also worth checking, if you have more than one track in your
song, generally, they should all have different MIDI channels (again,
set this in the Initial Track Properties).

If you want to remove program changes from part-way through a track,
you can do this either with Tools or with Editors.

I hope this helps, let us know how you get on.

With best regards,

James.


On 22/04/2013, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Sounds like you have a program change in there somewhere. You'll want to
 filter them out. Check the documentation on removing controller messages.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of Liz
 Wade
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:15 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: RE: QWS List changing instrument

 Interesting I got the instrument to change but it seems not at the
 beginning
 of the song.  Does the song have to be playing or can I just switch the
 instrument settings without being in the track itself?  Thanks.  I
 supposedly switched from piano to accordian uust to try it out and it
 played
 the first 12 bars in piano still lol Liz

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 Nicole Massey
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:43 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: RE: QWS List changing instrument

 Sure. MIDI program changes can fall anywhere in a track. You can use the
 track properties (Alt+enter if I remember correctly) to set your
 instrument.
 What are you using for your sound source? You'll want the correct
 instrument
 definition file for what you're using.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of Liz
 Wade
 Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 4:35 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List changing instrument

 Hi:  I am trying to change the default instrument sound from the piano
 sound
 to the oboe if possible.  I seem to be able to change it part way through
 the song but is there a way I can change it right from the beginning and
 for
 all subsequent tracks?  Thanks.
 Liz

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QWS List QWS tutorial part 6 available

[James Bowden]

Hi folks,

I've made another session for the QWS tutorials, part 6. This tutorial is 
about different recording techniques and also includes markers.


You can download the new tutorial from the usual place:

http://qws.andrelouis.com

Then go to Downloads and then Audio.

Hope you enjoy the new session.

With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List Here's data; using this, how do I set up my instrument definition file?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Slight correction, the bank number is the MSB * 128 + the LSB. This is
how we combine the two raw values that go down the MIDI wire to the
more convenient one bank number.

Please also be aware that program numbers *always* go from 0 to 127 in
QWS, some manuals list them from 1 to 128. Simply subtract 1.

If you'd like, when you've finished and are happy with the list,
please send it to me and I can upload it to the website.

I hope this helps.

James.


On 19/03/2013, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 The channel info is mostly for things that can play on a specific channel
 --
 there is no accommodation for things that play on a range of channels but
 not all of them, (which can cause huge patch lists for some older gear like
 the Roland D/MT series) but if you want the patches to be accessed for all
 channels except for ones you specify (like channel 10 for drum maps) then
 use -1 for this entry.
 I made a post a while back here on using Excel and Notepad to do this -- if
 you can't find it I'll try to dig it up again.
 So your first column is probably going to be a -1 unless it's a drum
 program, which will be 10.
 On your four part list from the manual discard the first column -- you
 don't
 need the internal patch numbers for anything in particular. Your second
 column is the MIDI program change number. Your third column is the MSB
 times
 the LSB. The fourth column is the patch name. These are all separated by
 commas -- don't use commas anywhere else.
 Open one of the existing patch maps and look at how it's set up for info.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 David (Mr Music)
 Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:17 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List Here's data; using this, how do I set up my instrument
 definition file?

 Hi Friends

 Okay, am not getting any Yamaha DGX-640 instrument definition file, so I'm
 happy to make my own, but I need info please.

 From what I understand there are four columns of info:
 the first one is the MIDI channel,
 the second one is the patch number,
 the third one is the bank,
 the fourth one is the patch name.

 Firstly, the term midi chanel is confusing to me, because I associate
 that
 term with the midi send and receive chanels, and obviously a certain patch
 could be played on any of the 16 channels.

 Secondly, here;s the data sheet layout from my DGX-640. It has columns:
 Col 1: voice no (running sequentially up from 1 to 535), col 2: msb, col 3:
 lsb, col 4: midi program change number, col 5: voice name.

 How do I use the above data to arrive at the info for the
 4 columns in the instrument definition file?

 PLEASE HELP! I receently got the new piano, and cannot access its great
 sounds via the standard xg template.

 Thanks so much

 David


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Re: QWS List chuseing midi ports with MidiYoke an VstHost.

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

In VstHost, you set up which VST instruments (which are often synths
with many sounds) go on which MIDI Yoke port.

So, (picking fictitious names of VST's), assume I loaded a VST called
My amazing super synth and put it on Yoke 1. Then I also loaded a
second VST called Brailliant pianos and linked that to Yoke 2.

Now in QWS, I could either use the piano sound and the string sound
from My amazing super synth in which cawse, I'd set the Port to Yoke
1 and choose different MIDI channels and different program numbers.

Alternatively, I could use the strings from My Amazing Super Synth
on Yoke 1 for track 1, and a piano sound from Brailliant Pianos on
Yoke 2 on track 2.

It all depends on what VST has the sound you want.

Note that MIDI Yoke as standard I think has 8 ports.  Note that's 8
MIDI ports, each supporting 16 channels, giving a possible maximum of
128 MIDI channels, not just 8 channels.

Note also that you can set friendly names for each MIDI port in QWS.
If you keep the same setup, it can be helpful to assign friendly names
to your ports so you don't wonder now, what's on Yoke 1 again?.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


On 22/01/2013, Juan Bello juanpisj...@gmail.com wrote:
 well, somewhere on the track propperties you can choose the port for
 each track. When you are into the track list you just press enter on
 each track and it will let you choose and set the channel and port for
 each one.

 2013/1/21, MATT TURNER meturne...@hotmail.com:
 hay there, hope yall are dooing well.
 Does anyone no how i can have a piano on port 1 and strings on port 2
 with MidiYoke an VstHost?
 i've read the Article on using VST's with qws, but i still can't figure
 it out.
 Thanks Matt
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Re: QWS List updating my qws translation

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Juan,

No problem. Did you get the translation documentation from me when you
made the translation? There is a section in the doc about doing
precisely what you want to do.

You will need QWS, a text editor (both are standard anyway) and also a
file comparison program, such as Windiff from Microsoft.

You then run QWS with a special option and compare the old and new files.

Let me know if you need another copy of the documentation.

With best regards,

James.

PS Of course, I'll be happy to upload the new translation on the website.

On 16/01/2013, Juan Bello juanpisj...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello, I had translated qws v 1.53 but we are now at v1.55 . does
 anyone have any idea into how I can update the translation I had made?

 Thanks
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Re: QWS List Midi effects

[James Bowden]

Hi,

By MIDI effects, we normally mean MIDI Control Change messages and certainly 
you can add these in QWS.  The problem then is, does your synth accept them?


Unfortunately, not all synths support all controllers - and the only thing I 
can suggest is to consult the MIDI Implementation Chart at the back of the 
manual for your synth.


If you want to go down the route of making a MIDI for a specific synth and 
you're not phased by lots of hexadecimal numbers, your synth may be able to 
accept certain system exclusive messages which might configure an effect 
unit in your particular synth. I can't give specific details here because, 
being exclusive, they are different for every synth - again, details in your 
synth manual.


Finally though, you can easily simulate a kind of delay effect by 
duplicating a track, then Time Gliding it a little, then decreasing the 
volume. It's best to use a second channel so you can use the track Volume to 
set the overall volume of the delay sound, rather than reducing velocity of 
the notes.


Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.



- Original Message - 
From: Alexander Westphal i...@alexwestphal.de

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 1:48 PM
Subject: QWS List Midi effects



Hello!

Is there a possibility to add midi effects into a QWS project? I only 
managed that with copying/merging parts in the right way to get an echo. 
The variation controller 94 doesn't work for my Tyros3. Does anyone know a 
chance to do that or how I can get the variation controller to work? In 
Sonar this controller acts like it should.

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Re: QWS List To quantize, or not to quantize

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Nicole is right, Quantise actually alters the note data.

Here are two tricks I use for adding a rit at the end:

1. Play strictly according to the metronome throughout an entire
track. Then add tempo changes where you want the rit.  It is sometimes
difficult to get the tempo changes right, but this is the MIDI
purist's best solution.

2. Alternatively, what I do sometimes is play according to the
metronome, but then ignore it when I want to add the rit at the end.
Then, quantise *only* the part before the rit.

Hope this helps.

James.

On 25/10/2012, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Quantization isn't a filter, it's a modification to the track's note
 values,
 so it's not a switch like that  to alter things.
 For ritardandos, I'd suggest using a tempo change instead of quantization.
 On a broader scale, quantization is good for fixing note flubs and the like
 and if your rhythm isn't the best, but especially for percussion tracks
 don't quantize everything. If you want realistic rock drums, for example,
 quantize everything except the hi-hat, as that's where most rock drummers
 put their feel elements. For jazz don't quantize the ride cymbal. This will
 make your tracks sound more realistic.

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 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 Steve Matzura
 Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:19 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List To quantize, or not to quantize

 That is the question. I want to bring a song to a graceful rittard, but the
 quantization keeps getting in the way. Is there a way to turn it off, even
 for selected beats in tracks?
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Re: QWS List good soundcard for useing soundfonts?

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Matt,

Have a read of the SoundFonts article on the QWS website.  This will
give you some ideas of how you can use SoundFonts.

The first choice you want to make is whether you want to use hardware
of software support for SoundFonts.

To a large extent, the sound card itself has not a lot to do with
whether a screen reader will support you editing SoundFonts - that's a
software problem.

Hope this helps.

James.


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hay there, anyone no of a good sound card for using sound
 fonts that is accessible with jaws?
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Re: QWS List Normalizing Velocity

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Just to revise Nicole's suggestion about setting velocity percent to
999 then using the tool a second time to set the absolute velocity,
try this:

Use the Velocity change tool, put a percentage of 0 in the first box
and the absolute value in the second.
Job is done in one go.

Hope this helps.

James.
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Re: QWS List Normalizing Velocity

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Nicole, if you can send a *very* simple MIDI that exhibits the problem
and tell me the values you are using, I can try and investigate.
By simple, I would want no more than 1 track with less than a dozen notes.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


On 15/10/2012, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 I've noticed that for some reason this doesn't always work as expected. I'm
 not sure if it's some artifact of the conversion process, as a lot of my
 sequences are conversions from my other sequencer, but I find that I have
 to
 use a scaling value to get the best results.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 JAMES BOWDEN
 Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 2:51 AM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: Re: QWS List Normalizing Velocity

 Hi,

 Just to revise Nicole's suggestion about setting velocity percent to
 999 then using the tool a second time to set the absolute velocity, try
 this:

 Use the Velocity change tool, put a percentage of 0 in the first box and
 the
 absolute value in the second.
 Job is done in one go.

 Hope this helps.

 James.
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QWS List New article - using SoundFonts with QWS

[James Bowden]

Hi folks,

We now have a new article on the QWS website, thanks to Raymond Grote for 
all the helpful info about using SoundFonts with QWS.


You can find the new article in the Articles section of 
http://qws.andrelouis.com.


With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List Question about midi: usb vs midi connection on keyboard

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

In terms of what data can be transmitted and received: USB and
dedicated MIDI sockets will bee exactly the same.

The possible advantage of using USB is the data transmission rate may be faster.

The possible advantage of using MIDI sockets is that you don't need a
computer - e.g. you can connect a keyboard directly to a module for
live performance.  If using USB, you'd probably need a computer
between them.

Hope this helps.

James.

On 07/08/2012, André Baldo supermala...@gmail.com wrote:
 Well I am not a midi specialist, but from what I understand, both methods
 are just connections, and all the resources depend on the instrument you
 have and the midi sequencer you use. After all, both methods can send midi
 data back and forth and allow the use of soundfonts via external programs...
 But we can wait for a more accurate responce from the people who deal with
 midi for a long time...

 Good luck,
 André.
   - Original Message -
   From: David (Mr Music)
   To: QWS list
   Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 12:38 PM
   Subject: QWS List Question about midi: usb vs midi connection on keyboard


   Hi

   I used to link my keyboard to the pc using the midi in-out ports.

   I now have a connection to the pc using a usb port on my keyboard.

   Is there any difference between using midi in-out ports on a keyboard vs
   using a usb out on the keyboard.

   Is there any functionality or performance capability loss?

   Thanks

   David


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Re: QWS List determining patch and program number

[James Bowden]

Hi folks,

A couple of things here:

First, some instruments will transmit the program/bank numbers when you 
select sounds on the keyboard.  If you have the Track Properties dialog 
open, QWS can recognise this info and will automatically fill in the values 
in the Program and Bank.


Note however that not all keyboards will send this information.  Consult 
your keyboard's manual.


Second: a reminder that in MIDI, many values go from 0-127.  So, if you 
enter a value such as 174 or 192 into the Program box, this is invalid data. 
Program goes from 0-127, bank goes from 0-16383.


Also, have a look in the List Archive, I think Nicole made some interesting 
remarks about how you can build instrument lists.  Information about the 
list is at the bottom of every list email.


I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


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From: André Baldo supermala...@gmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List determining patch and program number


I was testing with a Yamaha PSR-e413 keyboard and at the same time, leaving 
the properties dialogue open and, if I select instruments on the keyboard, 
the numbers (and sounds) change... The problem is, for example, that I put 
in 174 which, if I remember correctly, should come out as music box... And 
it played strings. 192 should have been the flute, but the wrong sound came 
out too. So I am not sure about how the data is being sent/received between 
the keyboard and QWS, but at least the instruments (and banks) change...


André
 - Original Message - 
 From: David (Mr Music)

 To: QWS list
 Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 1:45 PM
 Subject: QWS List determining patch and program number


 Hi friends

 Is there a way how you can select a specific sound on your keyboard,
 and then let qws pick up the patch and program number automatically - sort 
of
 the reverse of going down the instrument list in the track properties 
dialogue?


 I have many sounds on my keyboard which are not represented on the 
instrument list,

 but I don't know their bank/program numbers!

 Thanks again

 David


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Re: QWS List Question on volume manipulation

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi folks,

Just a couple of points to add to this discussion which I hope are helpful:

1. There is an important difference between a Progression of MIDI
controllers and what the Velocity Crescendo tool does:

* Progression will insert new MIDI events, for example Volume controllers;

* The Velocity Crescendo tool will adjust the Velocities of existing notes.

So, if you had a single sustained note and try and use the Velocity
Crescendo tool, chances are that nothing will happen because there's
only 1 note.


2.  MIDI Controllers Volume and Expression:
As far as I am aware, CC#7 (Volume) and CC#11 (Expression) normally
effectively have the same effect of changing the volume.  If your
synth supports both of these controllers, then, as I understand it,
you can use CC#7 (Volume) to set the overall volume of each track, a
bit like the faders on a mixer desk.

Then, if you want to adjust the volume (expression) within a track,
use CC#11 (Expression).  This means that you can still use CC#7 to
adjust the overall mix and all the dynamics you put in with CC#11
don't need any adjustment.

If I can use an analogy:

CC#11 is the musician's volume control on stage;
CC#7 is the sound tech's volume on the mixer console at the back.


Final tip: if you plan to use Expression within a track, make sure you
also set the initial value at the start of the track.  This has to be
done manually by adding an event, use either the Event List or
Controller Editor).

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


On 24/07/2012, David (Mr Music) da...@mr-music.co.za wrote:
 Hi guys

 I have found my problem.

 The area I marked started after the start of the note, and it's
 one long note running over several bars, so the velocity/crescendo tool had
 no effect.

 I had to use the progression tool with controller 7 and play around
 with start and end volumes.

 After that I muted these tracks, put on apply to all tracks and
 then used the velocity/crescendo tool on the rest of the tracks.

 Thanks so much for your help

 I want to finish the dynamics on this piece, so I may run into another
 challenge
 or two - this was the first hitch, but hopefully the last!

 - Original Message -
 From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com
 To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
 Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:58 PM
 Subject: RE: QWS List Question on volume manipulation


I haven't used the marker tools yet. What I'd do in that case is pick one
of
 the tracks not muted, then go to the start where you want your volume
 change
 to start, and then hold down the shift key to select the number of
 measures
 or other such data (change this in the zoom function in the view menu)
 and
 with that selected, run the tool and see if that does it.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 David (Mr Music)
 Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 2:47 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: Re: QWS List Question on volume manipulation

 Hi Nicole

 Thanks for responding so promptly. I'm doing something wrong, it does not
 work!!! here is what I did!

 All tracks are at different volumes, so I need to use the percentage,
 which
 means I am using the volume/crescendo tool!

 I go to tools and check apply to all tracks.
 I go to go to and clear all markers.
 I go to the first beat (bar) of the region.
 I set a left marker with shift-l.
 I go to the last beat (bar) of my region.
 I set the right marker shift-r.

 Now I go to the start of my region by pressing l (go to marker).
 I enter on select marked in the edit submenu.
 I go to more tools in the tools menu.
 I enter on velocity/cresendo.
 I type a value of 70 (to create a decrescendo effect), and press OK.

 When I play back nothing has changed.

 I then go and look in events, expecting a series of events to be present
 on
 the track, like you'll find for the tempo progression, but there are no
 events inserted to change the volume.

 What am I doing wrong?

 - Original Message -
 From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com
 To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
 Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:24 PM
 Subject: RE: QWS List Question on volume manipulation


 Let's see if I can make some sense of this for you.
 QWS does some slightly strange things with controllers and other
 messages,
 including note on messages. It uses its last value on a track and
 doesn't
 chase any values from earlier like most other sequencers do. So it is
 something of a chaotic thing to determine where it will all fit in and
 what
 results you'll get.
 This may or may not work, as this control works in most situations but
 not
 some select others. Before performing your volume change, click on the
 entry
 in the tools menu near the bottom that says, Apply to all tracks. This
 may
 give you the crescendo/decrescendo you want on all tracks.
 Either tool will do the job, depending on how you think about it. Some
 folks
 are more comfortable with editing the volume or expression controls,
 while
 others 

Re: QWS List QWS and receiving MSGs from keyboard

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

QWS will listen for MIDI messages on any channel and most likely is
recording everything all the time.

First thing to do is to check in QWS exactly what you are receiving
for the distortion effect.  Try using the Event list for this.

If it is a system exclusive message (the most likely case), then it is
not a channel message. That means, it doesn't contain a MIDI channel
as such and it doesn't matter what channel you are using in QWS.

The system exclusive message may well contain specific instructions to
your keyboard, that only your keyboard understands, to configure the
effects processors for particular channels.  You will have to consult
the manual for your keyboard if this is the case to see if you can
tweak the parameters of the sysex to make it work on other channels.

Incidentally, you did not say what keyboard you are using.

Another thing to consider is that many keyboards do not have 16
effects processors, you may have to select which channels  respond to
the effects processors ... and you guessed, this is also done with
system exclusive messages.

Personally speaking, on my synth, which has three effects processors,
I have created a template performance that makes channels 1, 2 and 3
take the default effects from whatever sound I select.  That means
channels 4-16 do not have dedicated effects processors;  I then have
to arrange that sounds which rely on effects go on those first three
channels.

Hope this helps a bit.

With best regards,

James.




On 13/06/2012, Alexander Westphal i...@alexwestphal.de wrote:
 Hello all!

 When I create a new project with a track on CH01, switch something on my
 keyboard, like a distortion, what I found out today, it works. Now when
 I create a second track with another instrument on another midi channel
 and I also want to change effects, it does not work. Now I found out,
 that my keyboard sends data on midi channel 1! Do I have to change the
 channel manually on the keyboard or can I tell QWS to listen on another
 channel for such messages?
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Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Claudio,

Yes, use the sysex messages to create sounds in the XV-2020, I believe
it is the same format as for other XV series synths.

Roland call sounds patches, so if you want to get into the real
detail, look in the manual for patch common, through to patch tone
4.  There are 9 sysex in total to define a complete patch.

Having said all this, I wrote an editor for the Roland XV series of
synths and you are more than welcome to try it out.  I can give no
guaranties that it will work, as I've never used an XV-2020.

You can download my editor frojm:
http://freespace.virgin.net/jr.bowden
and then go to the Programs page.

Any questions, please email me off-list.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.



On 01/05/2012, Claudio Garanzini claudiogaranz...@yahoo.it wrote:
 Hi guys!
 Is there a way to create sounds for the roland XV2020?
 I can use it with qws without problems but I need to create sounds in it;
 there is a sound editor provided by Roland but it’s quite inaccessible for
 us.
 Is there a chance using the System Exclusive messages in qws?
 Thanks for your help.
 Bye for now

 Claudio
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Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:

[James Bowden]

Hello Claudio,

I sent you a separate message about translating QWS, but now I will answer 
your other question:


Unfortunately, I do not have a program that can do printed music score.  FOr 
For those times where I have had to do it myself, I have just managed with a 
Windows font and typed the music into Word.  It's not an ideal solution 
and it's only good if you have a lot of patience and only need simple 
notation.


As you are aware, QWS does not produce printed music itself, which I know is 
one area which would need a lot of work if ever I decided to add it.


I believe one of the popular programs for producing music score is called 
Sibelius, but I don't know how good that is with NVDA.  I have only heard of 
people using it with Jaws and then, they have to use a *lot* of scripts to 
make it work.


I don't know if other people have had success with some other programs.

Sorry I can't be more help on this one.

With best regards,

James.


- Original Message - 
From: Claudio Garanzini claudiogaranz...@yahoo.it

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:



Hi James!
Thanks a lot for your help; I downloaded your program and I'll try it in a 
few minutes!

I was thinking of translating QWS in italian.
If you want I could try to do it.
How can I do?
By the way, an other small question.
I have to write a piece and I would like to print the scores once the work 
is complete.
Could someone tell mee a software to print from my created midi? I use 
NVDA screen reader.

Thanks again for your great QWS! It's fantastic!


-Messaggio originale- 
From: JAMES BOWDEN

Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 2:52 PM
To: QWS list
Subject: Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:

Hi Claudio,

Yes, use the sysex messages to create sounds in the XV-2020, I believe
it is the same format as for other XV series synths.

Roland call sounds patches, so if you want to get into the real
detail, look in the manual for patch common, through to patch tone
4.  There are 9 sysex in total to define a complete patch.

Having said all this, I wrote an editor for the Roland XV series of
synths and you are more than welcome to try it out.  I can give no
guaranties that it will work, as I've never used an XV-2020.

You can download my editor frojm:
http://freespace.virgin.net/jr.bowden
and then go to the Programs page.

Any questions, please email me off-list.

Hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.



On 01/05/2012, Claudio Garanzini claudiogaranz...@yahoo.it wrote:

Hi guys!
Is there a way to create sounds for the roland XV2020?
I can use it with qws without problems but I need to create sounds in it;
there is a sound editor provided by Roland but it’s quite inaccessible 
for

us.
Is there a chance using the System Exclusive messages in qws?
Thanks for your help.
Bye for now

Claudio

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Re: QWS List help with chuseing effects on Roland rd300gx

[James Bowden]

Hi Matthew,

Normally with Roland gear, there are two ways to set up your effects: the 
first is through the menu system, the second is using system exclusive 
messages.  Sometimes there might be simple controller messages to set basic 
parameters such as chorus send level and reverb send level.


If you want to go the sysex route, then details will be in the back of your 
manual, but it's normally quite a tough read with loads of numbers and 
charts.


Hope this helps.

James.




- Original Message - 
From: Matthew Turner meturne...@hotmail.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:56 AM
Subject: QWS List help with chuseing effects on Roland rd300gx


hay there, I’m trying to figure out how to use the on bord affects with my 
Roland keybord affects like delay, ex. anyone no how this can be done 
without having to go thru the menus? 


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QWS List QWS tutorial part 5 available

[James Bowden]

Hi everyone,

I've just uploaded part 5 of the QWS audio tutorials to the website: 
qws.andrelouis.com.


Go to Downloads and then Audio downloads.

If there's a title for part 5, then it would be A tour of the tools.  The 
session lasts just over half an hour.


Hope you enjoy it.

With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List Roland JV-1010 questions

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Jayson,

Please note your message got automatically marked as spam - maybe my
email realised the message is a little off topic as you're mentioning
other MIDI sequencers.  Never mind, I can try and help...

I have a Roland JV-1010, so I hope the following is helpful.  I can
also send you some more information if you like as I wrote out some
instructions some years ago about how it works.

Here's a description of the controls on the front.  Incidentally, the
same is mostly the same for the XV-2020 I think.

1.  Volume control.  Sets the volume when turned.  It's the preview
function when pressed.

2. Part knob.  This selects any of the 16 performance parts.
Normally, part = MIDI channel, so you can  also think of this as the
MIDI channel knob.

There is no physical marker on the knob (which would be helpful), but
channel 1 is straight up.  I recommend keeping the part knob at part 1
when not otherwise needed.  One of the easiest ways to work out what
part it's on is to turn it and use the Preview function (press
Volume).  Part 10 is always drums, so you can count from there as a
reference.


3. Value dial.  When turned, this can select instruments.  Also, in
the Parameter Edit mode, it selects parameter settings.

When pressed, Value selects one of the modes for the JV-1010:

* Patch mode
* Performance mode
* Rhythm/drums mode
* GM mode.

Again, you can probably best find what mode you're in by using the
Preview function and the Drums mode as a reference.
Personally speaking, I never use the drums or GM mode and very rarely
use Patch mode.  I would recommend using Performance all the time as
the unit will respond to all 16 MIDI channels and also will let you
change bnaks.

4. Category knob.
Normally, this knob selects which bank/category of sound you will
select then you turn the Value dial.

Again personally, I never use the categories as the sounds come from
all kinds of banks and the categories do not include User sounds you
might make.

Again, as a reference point, learn which sounds are at the beginning
of each bank and category and you can go from there.  Personally
speaking, I nearly always have the category knob pointing to User (at
the top).

You can access all sounds just using the Banks, turning the category
knob to the right from User:

User, Exp-A (session SRJV-09), Bank A, B, C, D (GM), E, Exp-B (the
installable SRJV card).

One click further than this gets you the demo mode.  After that you're
in categories.


OK, I hope this can get you on your way.  There are things I have not
covered in this email, but if you need further info, let me know
off-list.

With best regards,

James.


On 08/04/2012, Jayson Smith rat...@insightbb.com wrote:
 Hi,

 I'm trying to use a Roland JV-1010 in Sonar and I'm having no end of
 frustration with banks not wanting to select. I figure the problem is with
 the controls on the front of the device. The leftmost knob is
 volume/audition. Then there's a really clicky knob, then a less clicky knob
 for selecting instruments, but this one also pushes in. What does the
 push-in select? And then another really clicky knob. Can anyone tell me how
 to set things up so MIDI applications have full control over which channels
 are on which banks? Am I going to need sighted help to read displays or
 check knob settings? I do have one of the expansion cards installed in my
 unit.
 Thanks!
 Jayson

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Re: QWS List interfacing yamaha p155 digital piano with laptop and qws.

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

I also use an M-Audio MIDI Sport. Mine has never let me down.  They
also come in different sizes (1 in, 1 out; 2 in 2 out etc) I have the
4 in 4 out model.

The advantage of using MIDI cables is you won't need to load different
drivers for each bit of kit you want to connect - just install the
MIDI interface and everything should work.  Also, some keyboards
(particularly older ones) don't have USB.

The advantage of using USB cables is that the data rate may be faster
and you won't need to buy extra hardware and MIDI cables.

I hope this helps.

With best regards,

James.


On 23/03/2012, Steve Matzura numb...@noisynotes.com wrote:
 Get yourself an M-Audio MIDISport Uno. Best less-than-fifty-bucks
 you'll spend. It has the required in and out cables you connect to the
 corresponding jacks on the back of your MIDI piano. And yes, there's a
 device driver for it for Win7-64, but it's not the one that comes on
 the CD in the package. It can be obtained from the M-Audio site in the
 usual manner. Their site is very accessible.

 If your piano uses USB as its MIDI port, there is doubtless a driver
 from Yamaha which you'll need to install, then a standard USB cable
 will provide the hardware connectivity.

 Now, about this external audio card ... I'm presuming you want that
 for playing softsynths, yes? I've had great luck and gotten good
 results from the M-Audio Fast Trak Pro line of audio plus MIDI boxes.
 Of course, the better your computer--that is, the faster, the more
 processors--the better results you'll get from your external audio
 card.

 Hope this helps.

 On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:12:37 -0400, you wrote:

Hi all, subjectline pretty well says it all.
I have a yamaha p155 which up until now I've had no real interest
 whatsoever
in interfacing with the pc.
The pc is a dell inspiron 1318 with the usual standard on board idt nothing

special sound card.
I've had no trouble getting it to use sound fonts via things like the
synthfont driver under winamp and basmidi etc for playing midis off the
local hard drive.
Up until now for playing piano midis on the p155 i've simply used a thumb
drive.
Just coppied the files I want to the thumb drive and away we go.

However, what I'd like to do now is be able to drive the pc with the piano
and vice versa so here we go.
Note: please no guessing here, I've been involved with midi since the mid
80's so with the exception of nicole and jackie and so on, yes I know what
 i
could do, or could try and have probably spent the morning doing so, below
is what I can't etc, smile.
This is meant to cut down clutter not offend so if yu really feel like a
flame war over this send your flames privately.
1. have any of you atually used this piano  with a laptop and if so which
route did you take and why.

2. if usb to usb, what driver and software, system is running win7 64 bit,
musicsoft won't interface with it by the looks.
3. if standard midi to usb , what are your favourite midi interfaces and
why?
4. has anybody used an external sound card with a laptop like this with
 midi
capabilities, if so, what's your favourite and again why, I'd love to be
able to justify buying a nice new external sound card, big smile.
also, least favourite and why?
In simplest form what I'd love to be able to do is use qws as my primary
sequencer hence the reason for the message being on this list.
This probably won't be for too much in the way of giggs any more just home
playing.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Cheers!r

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Re: QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Steve,

I honestly don't know how you're getting that wrong URL: the one I
pasted was directly from the page.  I've even just checked the source
of the page now.

Anyone else having problems downloading the tutorial?

Steve, I post as MP3 because most people can use it, so I don't know
how you got a link to an OGG file.  The only OGG file on the Downloads
page is the older tutorial by Andre Louis.

Perhaps try typing the URL direct.

Best regards,

James.


On 16/03/2012, Steve Matzura numb...@noisynotes.com wrote:
 It did. The link I posted was direct from the audio links Web page you
 said to go to in order to find the tutorial in the first place.

 On Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:14:20 +, you wrote:

Hi Steve,

Do you mean your link gives you a 404 not found error?
Not surprised as the correct link is:

http://onj3.andrelouis.com/qws/qwstut04.mp3

Hope this helps.

James.



On 14/03/2012, Steve Matzura numb...@noisynotes.com wrote:
 http://onj1.andrelouis.com/qws.ogg is 404.

 On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:06:37 -, you wrote:

Hi,

Just a quick note to let you know I've added part 4 to the QWS tutorials.
You can download it from the QWS website at http://qws.andrelouis.com on
 the
Audio Downloads page.

With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List conflicting notes in the note editor

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi,

Yes, I have encountered the problem of colliding notes when using the
Note Editor, but for me it's not too much of a problem.  When I've
encountered it, I often find that the notes shouldn't really overlap
anyway (e.g. on a bass part or single voice harmony part).   There are
a few ways around it, including:

1. Press Enter and enter value (or play a note on your keyboard).

2. Shorten length first so it doesn't collide.
3. Use the F7 F8 and then come back in from the other direction.
4. Delete other note and then put back...

But, as has been suggested, if you deliberately want overlapping
notes, I suggest using two tracks.

Ideally, I think notes should not overlap and I would be reluctant to
turn off the checking in the Note Editor.  Here's why:

First, on a conceptual level: once a key is down, it is impossible to
put it down a second time.

Second, different synths behave differently: if you play the same note
on twice and then release one of them, some will stop all of them
while others stop just one.

Third, it's ambiguous: This is my main reason why not to change it.  Example:
Let:
Note 1 starts at beat 1 and is 3 beats long.
Note 2 starts at beat 2 and is 1 beat long.

Now, assume you are editing note 1 and you raise the pitch until it
crashes into note 2.

Now, if I continue raising the pitch of note 1, what's going to
happen? you now have a note starting at beat 1 that lasts only 2 beats
and note 2 starting at beat 2 now also lasts 2 beats ... they have
stopped over the note off messages.  This is because it is impossible
to work out which of the note off messages belongs to which of the
note on messages.

Hope this helps.

James.





On 15/03/2012, Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com wrote:
 Nope, two channels won't do it, unless you mean two different tracks there.
 The Proteus is smart with how it separates channels. (And I'm still looking
 for that box in the garage that has my Proteus 3 soundfonts on it)

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of
 Raymond Grote
 Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:19 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: Re: QWS List conflicting notes in the note editor

 Hi,
 You can do this by putting one note on one channel and another on another
 hannel. You can also pitch bend one of the tracks to get some interesting
 flanging effects.

 On 3/14/2012 7:23 PM, Nicole Massey wrote:
 I haven't run into this yet, but it's going to put a serious twist in
 my knickers down the line, as note conflicts are sometimes a good
 thing. For example, if you overlap two notes  in an E-mu proteus
 module on the percussion map you get a flanged effect, and you can
 control this with the amount of offset the notes have against each
 other. This type of tonal control to add some interesting coloration
 to a snare or tom (or just about anything else) is desirable.

 -Original Message-
 From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf
 Of Simon Jaeger (Laptop)
 Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:57 PM
 To: QWS list
 Subject: QWS List conflicting notes in the note editor

 Being a bit of a perfectionist and not always having a midi controller
 handy, I often find myself using the note editor to tweek midi files.
 For the most part, I love the way the editor works and know of nothing
 quite as simple to use. However, I have one, major problem with it.

 If at any time I try to adjust a note to something that would conflict
 with another note of the same value, it refuses to move. By adjust,
 I'm referring to use of the f5 through f8 keys. I hear the widows
 default sound, and the note doesn't change values at all. This makes
 sense in principle, because of course nobody wants to have conflicting
 notes.
 But what if I want to change the pitch of a note, to a b, past a c,
 and to a c sharp, and there happens to be a c in the way? Instead of
 pressing the f6 key twice and being done with it, I have to press it,
 hear the ding, realize there's a note in the way and then enter that
 value manually, sometimes looking at the octave first to make sure I have
 it right.

 I'm not sure how many others do this, but I'm imagining the number is low.
 QWS still remains one of the programs I know better than the back of
 my hand, so I get things done in what I think is the most efficient
 way possible. I'd very much like to see an option to disable note
 conflict checking. After all, that is what the clean up option is for, in
 my opinion.
 Perhaps, as a substitute, a clean-up could optionally be performed on
 the selected track after the note editor is closed.

 Thoughts?


 Simon

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Re: QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

[JAMES BOWDEN]

Hi Steve,

Do you mean your link gives you a 404 not found error?
Not surprised as the correct link is:

http://onj3.andrelouis.com/qws/qwstut04.mp3

Hope this helps.

James.



On 14/03/2012, Steve Matzura numb...@noisynotes.com wrote:
 http://onj1.andrelouis.com/qws.ogg is 404.

 On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:06:37 -, you wrote:

Hi,

Just a quick note to let you know I've added part 4 to the QWS tutorials.
You can download it from the QWS website at http://qws.andrelouis.com on
 the
Audio Downloads page.

With best regards,

James.

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QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

[James Bowden]

Hi,

Just a quick note to let you know I've added part 4 to the QWS tutorials. 
You can download it from the QWS website at http://qws.andrelouis.com on the 
Audio Downloads page.


With best regards,

James.

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QWS List New instrument lists available

[James Bowden]

Hello,

Just a quick note to say I have uploaded some new instrument lists to the 
QWS website:


* Roland Juno Stage joins the list for Roland Juno-G
* Roland SRX refill patches added to the SRX collection
* Yamaha Motif XF joins the Motif instrument list collection
* * Yamaha PSR-E323 PSR-S500


Many thanks once again to all those who contributed these lists.

With best regards,

James.

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Re: QWS List velocity equalisation

[James Bowden]

Hi Brian,

Good to hear from you and glad it worked.  Sometimes I guess I assume things 
make sense in the manual and so on, so it's also good for me to learn where 
some things can do with some more explanations.


Incidentally, have you had a look at the audio tutorials I did for QWS?  You 
can find them on the Downloads page on the website, if you're interested. 
There are three sessions at present, but I am thinking at of doing one more 
when I get a bit of time.


Anyway, hope you have a good weekend and hear from you again.

With best regards,

James.


- Original Message - 
From: Brian Williams firs...@sky.com

To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List velocity equalisation



Hi James
sorry about the delay in getting back to you. thanks for the info on my 
velocity problem. I think it makes sense. i find once i've worked through 
something step by step, it makes sense. I'm a pracical learner. thanks for 
a great program which i find more interesting the more i get to use it. I' 
a pure amateur musically, but i know what i like. I heard a quote today, 
although i don't know who said it, the woods would be a quiet place if 
only the best were allowed to sing. Well that somes up many aspects of 
life, especially music. thanks again,

Brian--
From: JAMES BOWDEN jr.bow...@virgin.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:31 PM
To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM
Subject: Re: QWS List velocity equalisation


You can do this already in one of two ways:

1. Use the MIDI Assignments in the Options menu to set up velocity
transformations, or
2. Use the Change Velocity Tool after recording.

Either way you give a velocity proportion and offset value.

If you want a particular range, just do a little math(s).

So you want minimum value as 80 = offset = 80.
You want the maximum to be 100, so that's a range of 20.  So the
proportion of original can be calculated.

Two possibilities: if you know the full range 1-127 is used, then you
want roughly speaking 16%.

If you know that there are no velocities below or above a different
range in the original, you can adjust the proportion and the offset
accordingly.

Hope this helps.

James.

On 08/02/2012, Leonard de Ruijter m...@leonardderuijter.nl wrote:

That would be a very interesting feature i'd use often, i think.

Hartelijke groet,
Leonard de Ruijter

On 8-2-2012 7:58, Brian Williams wrote:

Hi all
really getting into qws now. having recorded some tracks i have a track
where the velocity is too high or low. is there a way to select a whole
track and ask it to keep the velocity between two values, e.g., 80 to
100? thanks in hope,
brian
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