Random clip launch?

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chapelier fou
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Tue May 10, 2016 9:29 pm

Did you set up the first clip (top clip) and the number of clips ? (it starts from zero so the first clip is actually called 0 - could change it if this bothers you)

Any messages in the max window ? (right-click on the title bar)
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 1:39 am

Ok got it. Working! Fab! Thanks - as long as I set the first clip up and the correct number of clips. Excellent. Many thanks. it is a lot simpler than Gary's idea of the drum rack, which also works, but this way I can just drag into clips and don't have to have lots of simplers open. :mrgreen:

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 7:26 am

you're welcome. have fun !
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 12:30 pm

By the way, i've updated the device so if you've select a bigger range than the actual available clips, it will force to re-chose another random one instead of re-playing the same one.
But that's said, it stops you from having "stop" as a possible action. Is this something you would want ?
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 1:12 pm

Hi, Yes forcing another random instead of a potential repeat is nice. "Stop" not being a possible action is OK too, if I understand correctly..

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 1:26 pm

Alright then.
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 2:01 pm

Will check it now. Thanks

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 2:35 pm

Sometimes requires two controller button presses to activate....any suggestions? Or is that my system?

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 3:27 pm

Clicking with the mouse is always ok ?
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 4:10 pm

yes, mouse is always OK. Tried different midi controllers but always getting this 2 or sometimes more presses needed to trigger. If mouse is OK then maybe that points to a midi in problem in my Live config.

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 7:54 pm

chris vine wrote:yes, mouse is always OK. Tried different midi controllers but always getting this 2 or sometimes more presses needed to trigger. If mouse is OK then maybe that points to a midi in problem in my Live config.
Let me check. It's probably my mistake.
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed May 11, 2016 8:05 pm

link updated.
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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chris vine » Wed May 11, 2016 10:01 pm

Fab. Thanks. That fixed it. Great work. Salutations once more.

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by Aisha with an Eye » Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:37 am

YES! This tool was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!

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Re: Random clip launch?

Post by chapelier fou » Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:22 pm

My pleasure.
Listening to my music would be a nice way to say thanks
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