Re: QWS List Braille music notation

2021-09-11 Thread 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):

Re: QWS List thank you plus issues

2021-09-05 Thread 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

Re: Re: QWS List midi yoke will not install

2021-07-18 Thread 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

Re: RE: QWS List QWS suddenly refuses to start

2021-07-10 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
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

Re: RE: QWS List virtual instruments

2021-06-23 Thread 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

Re: QWS List instrument lists

2021-06-01 Thread 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 To unsubscribe

Re: QWS List How to unsubscribe from this list?

2021-05-31 Thread 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. - Original Message - From: "JAMES BOWDEN"

Re: QWS List ports problem revisited

2021-05-01 Thread 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.

RE: QWS List QWS Ver 2.0?

2021-01-29 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
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

QWS List Website updates

2020-11-14 Thread 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

Re: QWS List finding your midi files

2020-10-27 Thread 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,

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

2020-02-10 Thread 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

RE: QWS List AW: Hello to the list

2019-10-19 Thread 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

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

2019-06-14 Thread 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

Re: QWS List A weird problem.

2019-05-30 Thread 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,

RE: QWS List QWS Development?

2019-05-06 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

2019-03-15 Thread 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?

Re: QWS List Playback delay, and midi files?

2019-03-15 Thread 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 -

Re: QWS List Windows 10

2019-03-03 Thread 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

Re: QWS List pauses betwen settings?

2019-01-29 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Local on and off problem

2018-12-25 Thread 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

RE: QWS List Making instrument list

2018-11-10 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
nal 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:

RE: QWS List Making instrument list

2018-11-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Windows 10

2018-11-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List External Raw MIDI Data

2018-08-19 Thread 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

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

2017-08-07 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Issue with bizarre note values in QWS

2017-07-22 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Problem opening a file

2017-06-13 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
le 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: >

Re: QWS List Problem opening a file

2017-06-11 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Tool for creating cymbal swells?

2017-06-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List tempo on a knob

2017-06-04 Thread 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

Re: QWS List sending through

2017-03-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Repairing mistakes

2017-02-13 Thread 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.

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

2017-01-07 Thread 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

Re: QWS List qws and tyros5

2016-11-04 Thread 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

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

2016-09-19 Thread 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

Re: QWS List question of understanding

2016-07-12 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Another question

2016-07-11 Thread 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

Re: QWS List And, sorry, still a question

2016-07-11 Thread 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:

Re: QWS List Pitch Range

2016-07-10 Thread 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

QWS List Instrument list Casio CDP200R

2015-04-04 Thread 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. To unsubscribe or

Re: QWS List MIDI-Yoke and VSTHost

2015-02-20 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Unchangeable midi file?

2015-01-30 Thread 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,

QWS List New instrument list

2015-01-25 Thread 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, James. To unsubscribe or change list options, see

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

2014-12-19 Thread 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,

Re: QWS List Sys-Ex dumps

2014-11-29 Thread 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

QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series

2014-11-14 Thread 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

Re: QWS List New instrument lists for Tyros series

2014-11-14 Thread James Bowden
on the few soft synths that use the MSB/LSB bank structure as the default, like the Proteus VX? -Original Message- From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of James Bowden Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 1:53 PM To: QWS list Subject: QWS List New instrument lists

Re: QWS List QWS Block Copy and Editing Operations

2014-08-17 Thread 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. - Original Message - From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2014 10:24 PM

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

2014-08-16 Thread 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. - Original Message - From: Juan Bello

Re: QWS List Drum Tracks

2014-08-10 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Songs you have made

2014-08-02 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Songs you have made

2014-08-02 Thread James Bowden
-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- 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

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

2014-07-29 Thread James Bowden
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. -Original Message- From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of James

Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

2014-05-18 Thread James Bowden
Hi, Once I've done the work and uploaded it ... With best regards, James. - Original Message - From: Liu Kai Chan xy.go...@gmail.com To: QWS list qws@AndreLouis.COM Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 6:38 PM Subject: Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform hi to everyone, can i find

Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

2014-05-17 Thread James Bowden
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. -Original Message- From: mai...@andrelouis.com [mailto:mai...@andrelouis.com] On Behalf Of James Bowden Sent: Thursday, May

Re: QWS List Whole Tone Scale Transform

2014-05-15 Thread 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

QWS List Tyros instrument list

2014-02-05 Thread 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

QWS List Dutch translation available

2013-08-20 Thread 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

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

2013-08-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Problems with Local Off on Roland EXR-3S

2013-07-20 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Enhancements / bug fixes to QWS

2013-07-09 Thread 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

Re: QWS List where is the problum

2013-07-01 Thread James Bowden
hospital SSMH 18001022678 toll free india http://www.yesyesvi.com/ http://www.ssmh.co.in/ - Original Message - From: Raymond Grote musicalm...@comcast.net 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

Re: QWS List where is the problum

2013-06-29 Thread 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

Re: QWS List instrument list problum

2013-06-24 Thread 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)

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

2013-06-10 Thread 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.

Re: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS

2013-05-25 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Suggestions for future upgrades to QWS

2013-05-24 Thread 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

Re: QWS List MIDI: isolating chords and voicings

2013-05-23 Thread 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

Re: QWS List properly reading instrument definition files question

2013-05-23 Thread 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

Re: QWS List time glide function

2013-05-21 Thread 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

Re: QWS List instrument list question

2013-05-21 Thread 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.

Re: QWS List changing instrument

2013-04-23 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
? -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

Re: QWS List changing instrument

2013-04-22 Thread 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

QWS List QWS tutorial part 6 available

2013-04-03 Thread 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

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

2013-03-19 Thread 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

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

2013-01-22 Thread 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

Re: QWS List updating my qws translation

2013-01-17 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Midi effects

2012-11-16 Thread 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

Re: QWS List To quantize, or not to quantize

2012-10-25 Thread 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,

Re: QWS List good soundcard for useing soundfonts?

2012-10-16 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Normalizing Velocity

2012-10-15 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Normalizing Velocity

2012-10-15 Thread JAMES BOWDEN
. -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

QWS List New article - using SoundFonts with QWS

2012-08-18 Thread 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. To unsubscribe or change list options,

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

2012-08-07 Thread 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

Re: QWS List determining patch and program number

2012-08-07 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Question on volume manipulation

2012-07-25 Thread 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

Re: QWS List QWS and receiving MSGs from keyboard

2012-06-13 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:

2012-05-01 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Help with roland xv2020:

2012-05-01 Thread James Bowden
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

Re: QWS List help with chuseing effects on Roland rd300gx

2012-04-30 Thread 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.

QWS List QWS tutorial part 5 available

2012-04-23 Thread 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

Re: QWS List Roland JV-1010 questions

2012-04-11 Thread 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

Re: QWS List interfacing yamaha p155 digital piano with laptop and qws.

2012-03-23 Thread 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

Re: QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

2012-03-16 Thread 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

Re: QWS List conflicting notes in the note editor

2012-03-15 Thread 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

Re: QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

2012-03-15 Thread 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

QWS List QWS tutorial part 4 available

2012-03-10 Thread 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. To unsubscribe or change list options, see http://lists.andrelouis.com for archived

QWS List New instrument lists available

2012-02-27 Thread 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

Re: QWS List velocity equalisation

2012-02-17 Thread James Bowden
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

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