Sending MIDI to Return Track? Not Possible?

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WildWillyBill
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Sending MIDI to Return Track? Not Possible?

Post by WildWillyBill » Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:43 am

Hi guys,

Any idea why I can pass MIDI inputs to a plugin in an audio track or bus.... but when the plugin is instead in a Return track, it doesn't work?

I've tried with multiple plugins that take MIDI inputs. I create a MIDI track and send its output to the plugin. It works fine unless the plugin is in a Return track. Any ideas? Two screenshots below. Thanks!

Screenshot: This works. Sending MIDI to plugin in a BUS.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aTzaJysdu1eKeXFn9

Screenshot: This DOESN'T work. Sending MIDI to plugin in a RETURN track.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EcH1ZVG5a12Rk5o76

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Re: Sending MIDI to Return Track? Not Possible?

Post by [jur] » Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:26 pm

Returns are audio only, that's the just the way it is.
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