[SOLVED] Dropout when looping midi file

Cubasis
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Hi
I’m simply trying to loop a midi track made with cubasis keyboard but get an audio drop out when the track head loops to the beginning of my recording. I defined the loop with the left and right markers. Have tried duplicating the track but still get drop out for a few beats before normal audio resumes. I must be missing something as this seems very basic and can be heard each time the track loops. Thanks for any suggestions!

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Hi peejay,

We are not aware of any drop out issues when looping MIDi files with Cubasis so far.

Please check the following:

(1) Try out looping a MIDI loop from the factory library

  • Set locator to bar 1.1.1
  • Go to Media/MIDI/Allen Morgan Signature Drums
  • Double tap “Alive Kit AM Bridge” to load the MIDI loop
  • Perform a long tap on the loaded MIDI loop to set left and right locator automatically
  • Activate cycle mode and start playback

Expected Result:
MIDI loop should cycle without any problems.
If you experience drop outs these might be related to polyphony values set too low (see 2).

(2) Check your polyphony settings

  • Go to Setup/Audio
  • Try to increase the polyphony value
  • Check if drop outs are gone

Please let me know if this helps to solve the issue.

Best,
Lars

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Thanks Lars
I tried your suggestion, and even though there was no drop out on the drum loop, when I changed the polyphony when playing my loop, the dropout disappeared. I assume then that different instruments within micro sonic require different polyphony…
Thanks again!

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Hi peejay,

Thanks for your feedback, I’m glad to hear this helped to solve the issue at your end.

Depending on the number of tracks/instruments, it might be required to adjust the polyphony value.

While a simple MIDI drum loop alone works fine with a lower value setting, a massive project with lots of tracks playing simultaneously require higher polyphony numbers.

Thanks,
Lars