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Date: 07-Jul-00 @ 07:54 AM -
RE: ESI-32 timing?
Hi, I have an ESi-32 as well, and I've
noticed no lag whatsoever. It is a
polyphonic sampler, and it's designed to
be able to handle this kind of stuff.
However, the problem may be in your MIDI
connection and setup. I used to get lots
of lag, even between a jump from my Mac,
through a synth, to another synth (2
steps!).
I bought a MIDI thru box ($50 CDN) - it
has 1 in and 4 outs. I use 3 foot MIDI
cables, so the path is the shortest
possible, and the same length between
all devices. When I do have to use the
thru on a device (like my Novation
BassStation doesn't like the thru box,
so I have to hook it up via the thru on
my CS2X or MC-303, I dunno why), I use 1
1/2 foot MIDI cables, which aren't easy
to find, but keep a consistant distance
between all things.
Also, it's possible that the DrumStation
is slowing the MIDI data down while
trying to deal with all those MIDI
packets destined for another device.
Let us know when you resolve this, and
how, ok? Sorry if I'm offering useless
advice... I'll check my