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Title: Record from SparkLE sequencer in Cubase 7.5
Post by: ChromeFrankie on May 05, 2014, 06:36:22 am
How do I record from the SparkLE sequencer in cubase 7.5? I can get the 'event received indicator' to light up from pressing the pads, but not when pressing play on the sequencer. ( Please note, I have already adjusted the 'send MIDI from sequencer' to YES under SparkLE preferences menu)
Title: Re: Record from SparkLE sequencer in Cubase 7.5
Post by: Kevin on May 05, 2014, 11:14:18 am
Hi,
if you want to record your beat in Cubase you have to use Spark plugin as MIDI input not the SparkLE controller.
Check this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmGecLQJd_c) for more details.
Title: Re: Record from SparkLE sequencer in Cubase 7.5
Post by: ChromeFrankie on May 05, 2014, 07:02:45 pm
Thank you for the prompt response! Yes, I know the video well.
I am able to record audio from the pads following the video instructions. My event received signal lights red when pressing the pads
What I would like to do is record from the sequencer. I need my event received indicator  light up when pressing the play button on SparkLE
I had this working before at one time(recording from the sequencer)
I know I need to go to preferences and select yes on 'Send MIDI from sequencer'
I remember something with host button and MIDI mode vs Spark mode, I've been working at it but haven't re-figured it out. My settings changed when updating to 2.0. I'm must be missing some step in the set up process. Any ideas? A step by step instructions for all to see would be very helpful for anyone else who wants to record from the SparkLE sequencer in cubase, or a video variation. I'll post how I did it if I get it figured out. I'm still banging my head on the wall rather than head banging to the beat for now...
Title: Re: Record from SparkLE sequencer in Cubase 7.5
Post by: Kosmology on May 05, 2014, 08:19:31 pm
I've just tried this and can confirm that the Sequencer notes aren't being sent to the midi out even when ticked in the preferences, the Pads are sending midi however.

http://www.screencast.com/t/IwxvKp7bpLMm  (The frame rate is not showing the pads lighting up properly but there is a sequence running)

In the meantime though you can drag the midi pattern from the sequencer screen to a cubase midi track.