Brainstorming about the version 4 user interface

jaytrax

I presume remote playing to trigger a host version of version of ST4 is still on the cards

Example iPad on stage triggers playback on a MacBook off stage connected to mixer

peter

That's still on the TODO list.

jaytrax

Hi Peter,

Is OSC something that you can implement into ST4

I currently use Bome Midi Translator Pro to send midi from ST3 to the translator over a network to my MacBook Pro
This then outputs via WIDI MASTER to my MR18 to automate Stereo Delay and Reverb pre delay & decay

If you could add OSC it would negate the need for Midi Translator Pro to convert the midi and the need for my MacBook

peter

No. At least not in the initial version.

jaytrax

That’s ok Peter and not a problem.

I’ve just preordered a Behringer Wing Rack Version and just making presets to drag into ST3 to automate delays and reverbs per track basis

All done now

deebe

would it be possible to allow the user to choose 'sharps' # or 'flats' b preference on chord transposition? Example: I'm transposing a song from Eb major to D major, and in D major the third scale degree is an F# (not a Gb).

Lishy

deebe you can already change this in settings>lyrics and pdf and scroll down to chord settings.

Rafaelduncan

Hello Peter,

Is it possible to add a new feature that equalizers all volumes of the music files?

We notice a lot of volume differences when using the app on stage

peter

In version 3 you can run your track through ReplayGain: https://support.stagetraxx.com/d/1681-replaygain-20-volume-and-gain-staging-tips

In version 4 I already have a volume normalization algorithm implemented directly in the app. That will make things easier.

jaytrax

@peter
would love to know some more about your algorithm and how it works, what curve is it based on etc

Is this an existing algorithm or your own design

peter

It's my own algorithm that computes the average power of the signal in certain time slices. I have tested it against ReplayGain. It is not as accurate but most of the time within +/- 1dB of what ReplayGain detects on your average pop song. With very dynamic material you might get a bigger difference to ReplayGain. But I consider it good enough to get in the ballpark where you need to be.

jaytrax

peter
Great work and great option to add in, thanks for all you do

Kevtyler

Peter, thanks so much for all your hard work. I know my partner is longing for some sort of master and slave device functionality. I think he just wants st3 on Mac in a safe place on stage, by the desk, and wants to trigger stop play etc from front stage. The 5m usb c cables I’m using in to my x air seem a bit dodgy I’ve found.

Cheers.

peter

I plan on adding some kind of remote functions. You will not be able to control everything. But starting / stopping playback, controlling audio regions and selecting songs within a playlist will hopefully be possible. More than that will most likely not be possible.

An alternative that already works is to use a remote desktop app like Duet to control your Macbook from an iPad on stage.

Kevtyler

Hi Peter.

I’m not a Mac user, but stage tracks works really well with rtp midi over Wi-Fi on my windows laptop. I embed the prg changes in lyrics, and my software receives the commands over Wi-Fi. This is much better than trying to cope with a rather limited 5m Usb c to printer type cable in to my x air.

I think the idea of having slave and master iPads without any Mac’s or laptops would go down well with users too. So I wish you the best of luck with version 4.

Cheers.

jaytrax

If you need a longer lead more than 5m get one with an active repeater

I’d recommend this one

https://amzn.eu/d/36dE6Gf

Kevtyler

jaytrax thanks jay, sorry just seen your message.

Cheers

Andy_DFband

Hi all.
just moved to stage traxx from a multi track logic session, much simpler on stage that trying to control a remote laptop to play backing tracks.
heads up for anyone needing remote midi, I control my buddies and my floor pedals via bluetooth midi using a widi thru box, so far been working great,
Loving have all the controls and time stamping lyrics.
apologies if someone has already mentioned this.
top work Peter.
as for V4, I would love the lyrics to highlight and scroll up smoothly but its not a game changer.
Defo has to work on my phone, thats my backup if my iPads burns on stage.
This app is very good.

Lishy

Andy_DFband what do you mean highlight and scroll up smoothly?

Damir

Lishy what do you mean highlight and scroll up smoothly?

I think he means what I’ve been pointing out for years , improving the scrolling and highlighting of synced lyrics , the movement to be smoother and and preemptive so the new lyric line is actually ready for you prior to the timestamp not after.
This would save you having to learn to hit the timestamp early so the movement works on stage better.

Andy_DFband

Damir Spot on, yeh, its a small thing but would be nice.

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