gt-8 fx floorboard softy

[brikacid]

hi. long long time lurker here. thanx to everyone for everything that they have contributed. i found this posted on stompbox and hadn't noticed it floating around here (sorry if i overlooked). it looks like after some further development this could be cool. i already like the sidebar idea.


http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard


brik

[gumtown]

that's the old site, try http://gtx.tinfoilmusic.net/
i have some new GT8 versions to try out, mac version in particular i need someone to try and let me know if the midi out works correctly.
I have versions for the
GT-3
GT-6
GT-6B
GT-8
and a version each for each of those to run on windows, linux and mac OsX.

if i can get hold of the GT10 & GT10B midi specification charts, those versions may follow.

[gumtown]

anyone tried the above Boss GT midi editor yet?
any thoughts?

[leabre]

I have the GT-3. I will try it later tonight once I pick up a MIDI cable. Is the source still available? How did you learn what MIDI (SysEx) commands to send to the devices?

Thanks,
Shawn

[gumtown]

the project is 'opensource' and the source code is available at https://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard
a steep learning curve if you don't know what C++ is, the sourceforge site has a lot of other midi related projects with code available too.
As for learning the midi stuff, there's nothing quite like 'jumping in the deep end', you learn real quickly when you have to, if you google the net, look for roland midi specifications or check out 'SynthZone'.
if you are looking for specific Boss GT midi specs, the documents are on this site in the files section.

[leabre]

I took it for a spin with my GT-3. A few things. When entering bulk load, a message pops up if the GT-3 is not properly configured for Bulk Load or the MIDI cable is backwards. It gives instructions but they are incorrect:

Press UTILITY 4 times then left PARAMETER 3 times should read

PRES UTILITY 4 times then right PARAMETER 10 times.

http://www.lookwrite.com/images/ConnectionError.png

Also, when in Bulk Load and clicking on a bank in the side bar, the text is mangled. I've linked a screen recording demonstrating.

I'll play it some more tomorrow and see what else I can find.

http://www.lookwrite.com/images/MangledBankSnap1.png

Capture 1.wmv (980k) (http://www.lookwrite.com/images/Capture%201.wmv)

Regarding your response. Okay, I saw that code. Wasn't sure if it was the most recent code because the dates don't match. Yes, I can do C++. I'm actually a software architect for a fortune 500. My languages of choice are C++/CLI (.NET) and C# these days. A little new to MIDI programming but I wasn't aware there were MIDI docs on this board. I also noticed my owners manual has some info about MIDI but it isn't as clear as I'd like to to be.


Thanks,
Shawn

[gumtown]

had a few problems accessing sourceforge recently, so i have posted the latest source for GT-3FxFloorBoard at http://gtx.tinfoilmusic.net/GT3-download.html
i don't actually have a GT3, so it has only been built 'in theory' from the midi implimentation document (i have GT-6B only), and much need technical feedback on it's operation have been a bit sparce.
you can contact me from the from the spash screen email address, be happy to help out as much as i can.
BTW. if you could put the program into debug mode (from the midi menu), and show me what data is returned 1.) when trying to 'connect in bulk mode' and 2.) when the patch tree is expanded to retrieve the patch names. that would be a great help...
going back over my old emails, replies to GT3Fxfloorboard operation on windows, since posted last year = 0 ( until now thanks)

[gumtown]

i fixed a small midi problem, was working on vista but not Xp (timing issue)
so i hope it will work correctly now.
i also ammended the the connection error dialog too, thanks for pointing that out..

[valem]

I'm using a the midisport Uno and I can get patches from my GT8 to my laptop, but can't get them to go back to the GT8 once edited.

I've checked all connections.

I don't think it's the midi device since it works fine with Mr. Sleepy's.

[netlevi]

I'm using a the midisport Uno and I can get patches from my GT8 to my laptop, but can't get them to go back to the GT8 once edited.

I've checked all connections.

I don't think it's the midi device since it works fine with Mr. Sleepy's.

I have the same problem with my Midisport 2x2. I've read that if you uninstall the drivers for the uno and just let Windows XP use its default drivers it fixes some things. I can't do that because the Midisport 2x2 doesn't have any drivers provided by windows--just the garbage drivers released by M-Audio. I've lost all respect for M-Audio through this whole thing.

[netlevi]

I have the same problem with my Midisport 2x2. I've read that if you uninstall the drivers for the uno and just let Windows XP use its default drivers it fixes some things. I can't do that because the Midisport 2x2 doesn't have any drivers provided by windows--just the garbage drivers released by M-Audio.

Update--I was able to get things to work with GT-8 Master if I first start up MrSleepy's editor and set the MIDI-In and MIDI-Out on MrSleepy's. Then I start GT-8 Master and things work like they should!

You may want to give that a try.