Crazy inaccuracies when using keyboard as a midi controller

Disco D · Post by **Disco D** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:17 pm

Hey guys, I'm having a lot of problems when I am trying to use my computer's keyboard as a midi controller. The response is totally all over the place. When i push the keys most of the time there is a delay before a note sounds, then sometimes it gets unstuck or something and plays on time. Also many times I will release a key and the note will still sound for a second before silencing. Basically it's impossible for me to program any keyboard lines or drum beats this way. I'm using a G4 Powerbook 1.5 mhz with 1 gb of RAM. Thanks.

AdamJay · Post by **AdamJay** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:37 am

what is your audio device's output latency buffer set to ?

and is this Disco D as in DAVE ?

Disco D · Post by **Disco D** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:58 am

i tried a bunch and it didnt make a difference. right now i think its at 70.

i don't know any other disco d

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:50 am

Make sure each clip's launch quantization is set to 'none'.

Or, if the clips are set to 'global', change 'global' to 'none'.

Now your clips will launch immediately when you trigger them.

Disco D · Post by **Disco D** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 1:35 pm

im talking about when i use simpler or the drum synth... not playing clips.

hoffman2k · Post by **hoffman2k** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 1:48 pm

Disco D wrote:im talking about when i use simpler or the drum synth... not playing clips.

Which version are you using?

Because one of the bugfixes in Live 4 addressed this issue.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:08 pm

also, there are some examples of IM clients like Trillian seriously fucking with your keyboard response times.