Message 11/18
Date: 25-Jan-02 @ 12:39 AM -
RE: New RS7000 track up
Well, ok I'll clear up what I meant - For years I've used Cubase\Notator (on the ST)and more recently VST\Logic (PC) and you do get set in the ways that those programs operate in terms of how you edit data, for example in Cubase key edit if you want to shift individual notes backward or forwards you get the little boot icon and click on the note yes? Well in the RS you just go into grid groove, highlight the beat(s) and turn the dial to move the note, which for me seems quicker. The (cubase)list edit is almost identical to the RS7k's edit mode (with the same options for filtering out different data types) and moving, inserting, deleting or altering the length of note. I don't know exactly what you mean when you say complex edits, but there are lots of ways to manipulate Midi data on the RS and most of it is realtime. Then there are the more specialised jobs like creating cresendos, extracting notes and strum effects etc which are pretty quick and easy too. Granted it does mean that you have to alter your working methods but once you get your head around it I'm sure that you will be able to get it done quicker.
I've learnt the hard way over the years that there really is no "holy grail" when it comes to music gear and it is a challenging and frustrating process investing time, money and creative energy into a piece of equipment\software that may or may not be suitable for you, nothing is perfect and I guess its just a case of finding out which flaws\bugs\omissions\limitations etc are important to you.
You can switch filters while a track is running, I have flashed my OS to 1.14 maybe thats why. If you want I'll email you the update and some FAQs and tips I got off the net, it might address some of the problems you are having, give me your email addy if you want the files.