Instrument Definition files

[martin]

Hello Sherry

I am still not having any success. There is only one configuration as far as I can see and if I try deleting this to make a fresh start Composer crashes. The screenshot shows my setup. I am using a sound canvas sound module linked to my pc with an external midi interface (ROLAND UM2EX) with the two ports shown in the screenshot. I just cannot seem to import my sc88pro.ins definition file anymore. I just keep getting the same message every time which says "unable to import device as one exists with the same name". I don't understand what this message means to be honest.

[Sherry C]

Hi Martin,

Given the switching back and forth between OS's, it may be just as easy to start fresh here.

You can delete the existing configuration file by navigating to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Notation_3\Composer_3\ and deleting the existing MidiDev.cf3 file.

Now start up the devices that you want detected (eg. turn on the external stuff) and then start up Composer 3. It will start "clean" for device detection, and you should then be able to import your device description as usual.

Let me know if that does not work for you (it just did in a test I did here).

ttfn,
Sherry

[martin]

That has worked. Thank you very much Sherry.
Martin

[Sherry C]

Hi friends,

For those who are looking for Cakewalk Instrument Definition Files (.INS), there are a lot available for Yamaha keyboards at http://www.jososoft.dk/yamaha/ins_files.htm

Enjoy!
Sherry

[Sherry C]

Hi friends,

I found another excellent source for Cakewalk INS files for a variety of devices over at Reaper's resource area at https://stash.reaper.fm/tag/Bank-Patches

As an aside, I can highly recommend Reaper if you want a flexible and powerful desktop DAW (digital audio workstation). I've used it myself for a number of projects. Caveat - haven't used it in a while, but have friends who do and say it keeps getting better.

Enjoy!
Sherry