Some questions. Which version of Jaws are you running this with and which
version of Samplitude? When you start your computer, do you first open
Surface reader and make sure the surface is working ok?
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Subject: [ddots-l] AW: Re: OOT: Mackie Surface Reader
Hi Chris
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful and should indeed be included in the
manual ... However I think I have some problems caused by my Mackie unit or
probably Surface reader. Sometimes I'm getting the error message: Couldn't
open Mackie MCU Pro USB 3.1, which I think refers to the physical port. And
when I start Samplitude I'm getting a caught unhandled error exception
message. I think I'll write to Tim at raised bar, hopefully I can get it
work like you.
And yes, I really was able to replace the BCF 2000 with Mackie MCU Pro in my
head, *grin*
Thanks again for your help and kind regards
Ben
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Betreff: [ddots-l] Re: OOT: Mackie Surface Reader
Hi Ben,
I use a free utility called LoopMIDI. The following instructions are for a
BCF2000, LoopMIDI, Surface Reader, and sonar. So, you may need to modify the
instructions slightly. Where it says BCF2000, think Mackie Control. (grin)
I got the following help from Rui Vilarinho <ruialby@xxxxxxxxxxx> I think it
should be added to the Surface Reader documentation, as this whole virtual
ports thing seems to be a bit of a head-scratcher for us. It sure was for
me! I've edited it some for clarity, but feel free to change anything if you
think it would be easier for people to follow.
Using the BCF2000, Surface Reader, and your DAW:
You need three things installed and working.
First, grab a copy of LoopMIDI from
http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html
and install it. This is used to set up two virtual MIDI ports. As it says
on the page, the ports are only active as long as LoopMIDI is running - note
that closing its window minimizes it to the System Tray but it remains
active. You also have the option to have LoopMIDI run at Windows log on.
Second, you need to have the BCF2000 plugged in, turned on, and in Mackie
emulation mode.
Third, you need to have Surface reader installed. It's available from:
http://www.raisedbar.co.uk/surfacereader/surfacereader.htm
In the Setup tab of LoopMIDI, make sure you have two virtual ports listed.
Add them with the plus and minus buttons if necessary. LoopMIDI will
probably default to numbering these 0 and 1, but you can change their names
to 1 and 2. Name them anything you wish.
If you have already configured your DAW to work with the BCF2000, you need
to tell your DAW to use the virtual ports, not the physical ones on the
BCF2000. With 2 virtual MIDI ports defined in LoopMIDI, go to your DAW and
disable the BCF 2000 MIDI device input and output assignments. Instead,
select your first Virtual MIDI port as input and the second virtual MIDI
port as output.
Configure Surface Reader with the following settings.
In Hardware Properties:
Set input to BCF2000 port 1.
Set output to your first virtual midi port.
In Display Properties:
Set Input to your second virtual midi port.
Set Output to BCF2000 port 1.
NOTE: The above assumes you are using the BCF2000's USB port for MIDI
communication, meaning both port numbers are the same. If, however, you are
using the MIDI in and out jacks on the BCF2000, you will have distinct names
for input and output.
At 09:26 AM 6/4/2016, you wrote:
Hi all
If someone out there has experience with the surface reader from raised
bar: I'm trying to set this up for my Mackie MCU Pro with Sonar and
Samplitude. I purchased the virtual Midi Cables LoopBe30.
But now I'm stuck. I'm not sure how these virtual cables must be
connected. The Help Tutorial in Surface Reader sadly doesn't give any
examples for LoopBe30.
So, if anyone got it working and is willing to give me some pointers
(probably off list) I'd be very grateful.
Kind regards
Ben
