Pass multiple signals out of a processor rack?
I am building a delay array for some multi-tap delay fun. I have a processor rack with a few delays. The last module in the processor is a mixer that mixes the delays. I would like to be able to be able to be able to grab the individual delay outputs from outside the processor. Is there any way to do that?
is there anyway to send more than one stereo output from a processor rack so that components after the rack can grab something that isn’t the rack’s final output?
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I just found the following topic:
so, I guess the answer is currently no.
@easelec That's right. If you need multiple processing paths within one track then for now, either don't use racks at all or only group single-path processing modules into racks.
Until more flexible racks will be implemented, I'm using Misc => Section modules to fold sections for easier editing without racks. Everything between two Section modules will be minimized when tapping on a section module.
Thanks for that tip!
Drat, I was hoping to try to implement a Quintussy cell rack, but that would require two inputs and two outputs. Too bad.
http://pugix.com/synth/eurorack-quantussy-cells/
You can use L/R to stereo inside the rack, stereo to L/R on the other side. Stereo is just two channels after all.
you need to connect the unused channel per layer to something, use number set at zero. You can pass that through a Mono to Poly, if you need polyphony.
Building a multitrack / polymetric gate sequencer at the moment. Would be really useful if the instrument rack could output the 8 gates which its generating! For now, it seems like the best solution to place a pre-made sequencer like this would be to save it as a rack, then to cut and paste its contents onto the track.
Hope multiple input / output racks are in the pipeline!
I was facing a somewhat similar issue last night, trying to organize multiple Euclidean sequencers. I wish we had a "midi layers" module to stack these.
@aleyas hey, I’m making a polymeter/polyrhythm sequencer too :) mines a midi rack and assigns different sequencers to different channels. This allows you to have what is essentially multiple outputs. @quartzite I think @giku has midi layers on his very long to do list. Flexible outputs has been discussed for racks before, I think.
Has this become possible yet? (To grab anything other than the stereo output from inside a rack?
Nice! The purpose for mine is slightly different, which is to have multiple Euclideans as different patterns for the same track in Drambo. I'm using the midi mixer with mutes to be able to live-jam and switch/combine them. Without a layered midi rack it just means I have to use sections to keep things from getting too large.
No sadly not. Sorry to get your hopes up with all the activity on your post!
Yeah, the layers module is exactly what I'm using for this project. It's great, but I still need the rack it's saved to to be able to output the gate on each layer.
Aha what a coincidence! The one I'm working on takes 8 pulse divisions of an lfo (or oscillator), each division then becomes a clock or trigger for it's own voice. Ideally I'd be able to place the rack on the main track, and distribute 8 gates across multiple tracks.
Your solution for assigning each track to a midi channel is a great idea. I'm definitely going to explore that now, thanks! Crossing my fingers for those flexible outputs though still :)
@aleyas so one other solution I have not considered is a Drambo project opened in an 8-out auv3 instance of Drambo. You would just have to assign the outputs of your modules to the outputs of the 8 tracks and you’d have an 8 output setup...16 if you count stereo signal. I did this with the midi rack I was working on just for easier navigation and it opens up some new ways of building for me.
@bcrichards hey I just gave that a shot with the multi out instance on main - worked like a charm! I think this is also going to open up some new ideas for me too - especially with building sequencers, which I've usually felt limited by with the racks.
Thanks for sharing, Ben!