Editor accessing Soundpack 2

pawz · Post by **pawz** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:33 am

Hi, Just stretching myself a bit and have downloaded the Midi-driver and SV-
1 editing software and a Soundpack 2. When going to open the soundpack in editor it doesn't come up as an option, yet it is saved on my hard drive. Any help appreciated. Also if someone knows how I can locate new synth sounds to upload.

ClaytonE · Post by **ClaytonE** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:35 am

Hello Pawz...And welcome to the SV-1 forum...You are among friends...

I have not played with the editor yet, however some of the bright minds here will surely set your feet on the path to enlightenment!

Be well and be aware that you are among the coolest cats on the planet!!!

Low Class · Post by **Low Class** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:42 pm

Under the "File" menu click on "Open"and then search and open the SoundPack. You will see it when you click on the "Backup" tab in the editor. Then under "File" click on "Transmit" to load it into your SV1.

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:07 pm

Low Class wrote:Under the "File" menu click on "Open"and then search and open the SoundPack. You will see it when you click on the "Backup" tab in the editor. Then under "File" click on "Transmit" to load it into your SV1.

And using the "Preview" button, you can try any of the individual sounds on the SV1 before moving them there permanently. Also, if you want to keep some of your older sounds (I like the original acoustic pianos better), you can replace any sound currently on the SV1 (shown in the right hand panel) with any sound in any sound pack (including the factory default sounds) by dragging them with the mouse to the spot you want them to reside.

pawz · Post by **pawz** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:14 am

Thank-you all, I find your suggestions all working great, my sounds are now progressing

. I'm wondering if I can download other effects via the midi? Is anyone a bit experienced in this area. I have a midi-in and midi-out to PC connector.

RobinOtto1990 · Post by **RobinOtto1990** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:05 am

Well, you're not able to download extra effects into the SV-1, but, using the computer editor, the possibilities are major. I haven't tried everything yet, but you can make some very interesting combinations, using for example a tremolo effect with a high frequency to make a sound pretty raw. I have to admit; it's pretty exhaustive to work through all the effects, but it sure is worth it.

pawz · Post by **pawz** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:57 pm

Can you explain the uses of the midi in-out then?

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:28 pm

pawz wrote:Can you explain the uses of the midi in-out then?

Just like other MIDI keyboards... you can use the keyboard to send MIDI signals (notes, pedals, effects, program changes) to another keyboard, sound module, or to your computer to record them, and you can use MIDI to control the SV-1 from another keyboard or your computer.

I use MIDI to record a performance on my computer, then on the computer I may correct a few notes or timings, or maybe layer on a second "pass" of notes, or change the playback speed; then I can send the modified performance back to the SV1 and record the audio.

You can do pretty much the same thing -- at least, for communicating with a computer -- using USB. But if you want to control another keyboard, MIDI is probably the way to go.

pawz · Post by **pawz** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:16 am

Thanks Rodney, that it good information. It sounds as though this may suit some of my purposes. I have a finale program which I have uploaded midi-print on before. I suspect that would work for the SV-1, however what type of program would I require to load the midi/sound file into the computer to work on?

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:55 am

pawz wrote:Thanks Rodney, that it good information. It sounds as though this may suit some of my purposes. I have a finale program which I have uploaded midi-print on before. I suspect that would work for the SV-1, however what type of program would I require to load the midi/sound file into the computer to work on?

I use Digital Performer, but there are cheaper options out there. For making and editing MIDI performances you want a "sequencer." For recording audio sound files, you'll need a dedicated audio converter box, and you'll want what's often called DAW (digital audio workstation, maybe?). Some programs, like Garage Band, Logic, Pro Tools, and Digital Performer combined both functions.

pawz · Post by **pawz** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:35 am

Many thanks Rodney, that is just the information I'm seeking to set me off on my journey. I shall treasure it.