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  1. EDIT: Never mind, I saw that this is actually possible using the Beat Mapping lane as well. Wasn't aware of that. That's awesome! Logic never ceases to amaze me (when it doesn't get on my nerves haha) By accident I noticed that once everything is mapped, if I delete all tempo changes, the MIDI is already fixed. For example I had this with HUGE tempo changes on purpose: Then I just deleted the tempo changes and the MIDI played in sync, no matter what tempo I had:
  2. Disclaimer: I'm still on 10.6.3, so the "Free Recording" button is not available (or at least I don't see it in the Custom Control Bar window). So what I want to do is this: Record a MIDI track without the metronome. Then create some kind of beat mapping to create different tempo changes to adjust the project's tempo to my performance. Once that's done, convert all those changes to a single tempo. For example if I play faster or slower here and there, I don't just want the project's tempo to adjust, I then want those sections to be at the same speed as everything else, unlike when we use beat mapping for audio. Quantize won't be an option, because I won't have any metronome playing. So if my project's tempo is at 120 and my song is 75, quantize won't help and it would be a headache to adjust everything manually. Is this possible?
  3. Update The Drum Kit plugin, by default, creates all these different busses for each piece, with some plugins on them, some sends as well. Today I deleted all of them and just kept a single channel strip like this: Huge difference, even with the buffer at 128! I went from the CPU meter acting crazy and being always peaking the top, to this: I still feel the latency while I'm playing, but at least there's no cracking and no issues. Gotta try and see how low I can go with the buffer. EDIT: Tried with 64, it also works, no cracking. Tried at 32 (during playing of something I recorded) and I start to notice some clicks here and there so I guess 64 is the safest value. Now, this test was just with the DK, now when I start adding other instruments I probably won't be able to get away with 64, but at least it's a step in the right direction! My next step is to see if any of those busses are really necessary and if not, delete them, at least when I'm using this for a live performance scenario. If I'm in the studio I can use this simplified version to record and once it's recorded, increase the buffer size and load the version with the individual pieces. At least, with the current computer I have, it's a light at the end of the tunnel. Still want to upgrade the machine though. I also noticed something super weird when I was messing with the full version. At one point I had one track with a compressor activated, but when I deactivated it, there was a huge noise, like a super loud semi-distorted sine wave at a high pitch. It was the only track with that issue, all the other tracks had no plugins at all. Any ideas what could cause this?
  4. Thank you all for the feedback. I will first focus on buying a new machine, see how it goes. Then I will check MainStage to see if that could eventually be an option for what I want to build.
  5. By the way @Dewdman42 I started a new topic about the Alesis and Scripter and you seem to be the person to maybe give me a hand with this, since you're the Scripter expert. I was able to go from 4 Scripters to 2, but now I can't merge those 2 and I would like to have everything together to avoid extra plugins and to make it easier to manage it. Do you mind taking a look? Thanks!
  6. Yes, that's what I was thinking. If the CPU is already struggling with 44.1, it only gets worse if I double it, hence my confusion when that was suggested. Not sure what you are asking... but my setup is just: Alesis drum kit > USB directly to the laptop, then the output is the M-Audio FastTrack Pro that I shared on my original post. Hope that answers your question. As I mentioned, if I use a buffer at 256 or even higher sometimes, on a keyboard, not a big deal. As a drummer, I can definitely hear the latency with the Alesis. It's more of a feel, specially when I play some faster chops. It just feels off and I feel the need to constantly compensate for it. Maybe what's happening is that what I'm hearing/feeling is not the latency on the MIDI path, but the output after the plugins, if that makes sense? But yeah, I can definitely hear and feel it at 256 and up. Besides the Alesis, I will need to be able to adjust synth filters, envelopes, LFOs, etc. Not on a lot, maybe 2-3 per song, just to make it less "computerized" and more "live" than a pre-recorded thing. So MainStage won't be an option, unfortunately. I also think that the Drum Kit plugin is always a bit more CPU-hungry compared to other instruments. I will try the route of having another computer, more powerful, see how that goes. If what I'm experiencing now is not super critical, I'm sure I will be ok with a faster and more powerful machine. And last resort, I can always dedicate that new computer just for drums and my current laptop for all the synths and all that other stuff.
  7. I'm the boss, so... haha Yes, that's why I was confused on how doubling the sample rate would help with my issue. Can't wait!
  8. I'm not playing drums, I just have a simple riff with a bass and piano using 2 instances of Sampler and I have this: Buffer set to 128, sample rate set to 88khz
  9. I'm aware that there's always some latency, but my issue right now is that in order to have a lower latency such as this: the CPU meter keeps going to the "red" and then I hear crackles and once in a while a drop in sound that comes in like 1-2 seconds later. So I would guess that a faster computer would allow me to use a buffer size of 128 or maybe even 64 or 32, without the noises and issues I'm having, right? A buffer of 128 or 256 is already pretty noticeable when I'm playing drums. If it's a keyboard, not an issue for me, but drums, since you end up playing super fast things, it makes a big difference. So my question related to the sample rate is: would this be a good option to get rid of the crackles and drops in sound, since the issue is the CPU not being able to handle all the processing, or would it make it worse since I'm doubling the sample rate?
  10. But does this apply to MIDI as well? Because from what I read, latency when it comes to audio is different from MIDI latency. At least that's what I read when reading about fixing latency by upgrading the interface. Someone said that the interface could only fix the recording and playback latency (meaning MIDI is not related).
  11. Thanks again for your valuable feedback. Good to have some extra info. Will definitely check the MacBook Air option and see how it goes, before buying a new interface for now.
  12. I was checking Thunderbolt interfaces and found this page where they say "Thunderbolt audio interfaces offer a super-fast 10Gbps connection allowing a much quicker data transfer rate in comparison to that of USB or Firewire. This technology offers ultra-low latency performance for the recording and playback of audio" https://www.gear4music.com/Soundcards/Thunderbolt So that means that the interface won't make much of a difference when it comes to the MIDI latency? That would all be the job of the processor and the RAM?
  13. I thought about those "issues" (such as keyboard, mouse, display) and that wouldn't bother me, if the cost compared to another laptop was significantly lower. Maybe the only issue I could see is the power thing you mentioned, but that could be easily worked around by building a box where the cord would be fixed to it and since it will be mostly me on stage, I don't think anyone would trip over the cable, but I can see how a laptop will always be more secure anyway. I didn't really think of the MacBook Air initially and after checking the prices, it's not that bad, considering I won't have to worry about a display, keyboard and mouse (and yeah, the power "issue"). Good tip. Yes I was thinking of 16GB as well. If the difference to 24GB is not that big, I don't think paying that extra is worth it. What about the M1 vs M2? The GPU is for graphics, but does it influence in any way the performance when using Logic when it comes to how fast it works? I saw there's the 8Core GPU and 10 Core GPU. When it comes to the latency, is that primarily an issue with the interface? Or even if I keep this one I have, having a new MacBook Air with 16GB (M1 or M2) would greatly decrease it? This is my interface' info: I also thought that having Thunderbolt vs USB 3 will help with latency? So maybe a new interface with Thunderbolt is necessary... I looked at MainStage in the past and at that time it wasn't the right fit for me. Right now, I need the Drum Kit, but I also need to have the Script as MIDIFX, because that's a big part of what makes my drum kit sound almost like an acoustic kit with all the extra dynamics and "tricks" I added via the Scripter. Does MainStage allow that? I also need to have access to an arrangement, which I'm not sure MS allows this? It seems to be more like a tool to play with sounds, rather than something where I can build the actual song with regions and tracks. Right? My set up will not be super complex, but I want to have some flexibility when it comes to have MIDI regions and all the synths so I can control filters, envelopes, and then extra effects. I won't be just the drummer, I will be "the band" so to speak where sometimes I'm playing drums, but sometimes I will be manipulating synths, basses, the tracks themselves, etc. I will have controllers and my Alesis drum kit and for loading new projects, I will always have to "touch" the computer anyway. I guess the MacBook Air seems like a good option. I have this guy who sold me a second hand laptop that I still have and he's always buying new ones, fixing them, etc, so maybe I can even ask him if he's got any Air for sale. Appreciate your feedback!
  14. This is my laptop This is my interface: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393375-REG/M_Audio_9900_51076_00_Fast_Track_Pro_USB.html I have an Alesis drum kit and I'm using the Drum Kit plugin in Logic using a few instances of Scripter to make it as human as possible. The only buffer size I can use without cracking too much is 256, but the issue is, my playing becomes sloppy, because I'm trying to compensate for that latency. And this is just using Drum Kit and 2 instances of Sampler for now, but I will build more complex arrangements with synths, FX, etc, so 256 will most definitely suck too. Eventually I want to invest on a MacMini and just use that for live performances without any other apps installed, etc. Just Logic. I want it to be as flawless as possible, as low latency as possible. What would you prioritize? - Another interface (which, taking into account what it's being done - no recording, just playback) - Prioritize processor speed (which?) - Prioritize RAM (how much?) I'm asking this, because I remember reading somewhere here on the forum a while ago that RAM is not always the most important thing, unlike what some people tend to always go for when they need speed. It seems to depend on what we want to achieve. So in this case, I want a setup that's reliable (no playback issue) and as low latency as possible. I was looking at the MacMini prices and specs and it seems that the lower model seems more than enough? The difference between that one and the one above is just disk space, but that's not an issue for me, because I will only have a few Projects there. If I add 16GB of memory, it's $200 more, or 24GB for $400. Is it's worth it or 8GB would be enough? https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini/apple-m2-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-10-core-gpu-256gb# Other than this, there's nothing that can be added that would make a difference.
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