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Hi All,
Just tried using chord builder for the first time...not getting any sound when I press the "play" button to hear the chord?
Spookily enough I tried using the "virtual drum set" and I got no sound there either.
Have been playing songs OK though.
If somebody could let me know which of my fingers is causing this I'd be very grateful, thank you.
Regards,
Dave
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Some of the 'extra' plugin programs require using the Windows default MIDI device. If you are monitoring a different synth (hardware or software) this may be the issue.
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Thanks for the reply. Not sure if I tried the right thing but I went into audio drivers/sittings and changed the audio drivers from micro sound mapper to the vynl AC 97 option but am still getting no sound from chord builder...I'm not sure if I was on the right lines? Thanks.
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Dave
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Hi All.
I've had another play with this but still no joy!? Do I need to change my setup or add something to my system? Thanks.
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Dave
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Those sounds come from your chosen MIDI synth, not the Audio Settings.
Try highlighting the Microsoft Software Synth in the RH MIDI output window, even if you are really using a DXi synth with the checkbox down below, then make sure that "Route MIdI Thru..." is also checked and see if that allows you to hear the Chord Builder.
If all else fails, try rebooting the machine and if still no joy, try Options -> Return to Factory Settings.
--Mac
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Hi Mac,
Thank you very much for the post - I just spotted it before I had to "resort" to contacting the "official" help desk!! I changed my midi output driver thing! and it all appears to work fine now. Many thanks.
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Dave
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I feel like a donkey but..
Having managed to get the chord builder working a few days ago I've just gone to use it today and guess what no sound (likewise with ear traing utility).
The only reason I can think of that would have caused the loss it that I've run my virus and computer cleaner programmes...is it possible that they can mess up midi settings? I have touched the midi setup stuff since it was working.
Anyway, based on the above help I had a go at setting up the midi driver output and it is now set to the microsoft GS table (which is what it was at already I think?!).
Also tried the "return to factory settings options" but still had no joy!
Sorry to be a pain but any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.
Regards,
Dave Hee Haw!
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Those sounds come from your chosen MIDI synth, not the Audio Settings.
Try highlighting the Microsoft Software Synth in the RH MIDI output window, even if you are really using a DXi synth with the checkbox down below, then make sure that "Route MIdI Thru..." is also checked and see if that allows you to hear the Chord Builder.
If all else fails, try rebooting the machine and if still no joy, try Options -> Return to Factory Settings.
--Mac
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Just to let you know...
Went into computer system and looked at audio control panel window, when I got to the large audio window I saw that the "sw synth" volume slider was all the way down...I hadn't touched it 'onest guv! Anyway slider moved up a bit and all now OK?!!
Really thought I ought to share this as it's the first time one of my posts is not a "newbee" question! So I won't ask how the slider moved it self!
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Dave
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I don't know if there still is this bug, but if you happened to use Windows Media Player to play an audio file, it has been known to reset the MIDI sliders down to zero. Just a thought.
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Yes, it may have been turned down by Windows.
And you should turn it ALL THE WAY UP for best sound quality.
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