Cubase SX 2.0.1 doesn't record midi properly

Scizza · Jun 8, 2005, 12:21 PM

Hi everyone,

I have this problem trying to record my keystrokes in Cubase SX using KX 3537.
When I play a sequence the notes are recorded randomly.
This didn't happen when I used the original Creative drivers.
With soundfonts it's no big deal since there isn't any latency when playing and recording soundfonts, but with VSTi's it's impossible because of huge latency.
That's why I prefer KX drivers over Creative drivers among other reasons.
I have to play the notes with the mouse now but it isn't an optimal situation.
Am I overlooking something?

I'm using Creative Prodikeys on a Athlon XP 2400 with 1 GB of RAM and a SBLive Value.
My OS is WIndows XP SP2.

Can someone help me please.

thomasabarnes · Jun 8, 2005, 02:52 PM

Have you setup SX to use the kX ASIO driver and set the ASIO panel to a useable latency setting? This is done in Device setup in SX. There is a guide for setup help with kX and Cubase SX. Why not read it to get setup correctly? Here's the link: http://driverheaven.net/showthread.php?t=57078

Scizza · Jun 8, 2005, 10:39 PM

Thanx for replying Thomas...
I read the setup guide but it's for recording audio while my problem is a midi controller/key editor issue.
Today I gave it a try with a new midi controller keyboard (Prodikeys DM) and it records the sequence properly but it's out of sync with the metronome.
It's actually a couple of seconds ahead of the transport.
Does someone know why this happens?
Could it be a driver incompatibility issue since my midi controller is also from Creative.
Or does it have something to do with latency.
Why didn't this occur with Creative drivers.
Please help.

Lex Nahumury · Jun 9, 2005, 07:41 AM

1.Make sure you use/set 48khz samplerate in Cubase.
2.Is your midi keyboard USB or does it use 'standard Midi port'.

Scizza · Jun 10, 2005, 05:03 PM

My midi keyboard is ps/2 see link http://www.prodikeys.com/ it is a pc keyboard as well as a midi controller keyboard. And another strange thing is when I start Cubase it says samplerate could not be set. I really don't understand it. Next week I'm gonna upgrade to an audigy zs I hope it works better then... For now I just have to play the notes with the mouse instead.

Scizza · Jun 10, 2005, 05:34 PM

I got it all figured out. I synchronised cubase to my sblive internal clock which I shouldn't have done.
Now I don't use synchronisation and it records the notes at the same moment I press the key.
What a relief.
Thnx to all of you for your response.

Scizza · Jun 10, 2005, 06:34 PM

I messed up... It still doesn't work. I stumbled upon a forum in Russian. Couldn't even display it properly but it said the word prodikeys multiple times. And it was replied by Eugene Gavrilov himself.
Anyone understands Russian? Could you translate this http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...t=prodikeysfor me please. Maybe it says something that I can use.
Please help me...

Scizza · Jun 10, 2005, 06:34 PM

the link is http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...ight=prodikeys

ash · Jun 11, 2005, 05:04 PM

like lemury said you need to set the samplerate to 48khz. select project setup from the project menu
create a template with it set so you don't have to set it for each new project.

Scizza · Jun 11, 2005, 11:45 PM

Thanks a lot guys. It worked..!

Jun 8, 2005, 12:21 PM	#1
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Cubase SX 2.0.1 doesn't record midi properly Hi everyone, I have this problem trying to record my keystrokes in Cubase SX using KX 3537. When I play a sequence the notes are recorded randomly. This didn't happen when I used the original Creative drivers. With soundfonts it's no big deal since there isn't any latency when playing and recording soundfonts, but with VSTi's it's impossible because of huge latency. That's why I prefer KX drivers over Creative drivers among other reasons. I have to play the notes with the mouse now but it isn't an optimal situation. Am I overlooking something? I'm using Creative Prodikeys on a Athlon XP 2400 with 1 GB of RAM and a SBLive Value. My OS is WIndows XP SP2. Can someone help me please.

Jun 8, 2005, 02:52 PM	#2
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Have you setup SX to use the kX ASIO driver and set the ASIO panel to a useable latency setting? This is done in Device setup in SX. There is a guide for setup help with kX and Cubase SX. Why not read it to get setup correctly? Here's the link: http://driverheaven.net/showthread.php?t=57078 __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Jun 8, 2005, 10:39 PM	Thread Starter #3
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Midi recordings are out of sync Thanx for replying Thomas... I read the setup guide but it's for recording audio while my problem is a midi controller/key editor issue. Today I gave it a try with a new midi controller keyboard (Prodikeys DM) and it records the sequence properly but it's out of sync with the metronome. It's actually a couple of seconds ahead of the transport. Does someone know why this happens? Could it be a driver incompatibility issue since my midi controller is also from Creative. Or does it have something to do with latency. Why didn't this occur with Creative drivers. Please help.

Jun 9, 2005, 07:41 AM	#4
Lex Nahumury DH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,932 Rep Power: 64	1.Make sure you use/set 48khz samplerate in Cubase. 2.Is your midi keyboard USB or does it use 'standard Midi port'.

Jun 10, 2005, 05:03 PM	Thread Starter #5
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	My midi keyboard is ps/2 see link http://www.prodikeys.com/ it is a pc keyboard as well as a midi controller keyboard. And another strange thing is when I start Cubase it says samplerate could not be set. I really don't understand it. Next week I'm gonna upgrade to an audigy zs I hope it works better then... For now I just have to play the notes with the mouse instead.

Jun 10, 2005, 05:34 PM	Thread Starter #6
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	I got it all figured out. I synchronised cubase to my sblive internal clock which I shouldn't have done. Now I don't use synchronisation and it records the notes at the same moment I press the key. What a relief. Thnx to all of you for your response.

Jun 10, 2005, 06:34 PM	Thread Starter #7
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	I messed up... It still doesn't work. I stumbled upon a forum in Russian. Couldn't even display it properly but it said the word prodikeys multiple times. And it was replied by Eugene Gavrilov himself. Anyone understands Russian? Could you translate this http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...t=prodikeysfor me please. Maybe it says something that I can use. Please help me...

Jun 10, 2005, 06:34 PM	Thread Starter #8
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	the link is http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...ight=prodikeys

Jun 11, 2005, 05:04 PM	#9
ash DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	like lemury said you need to set the samplerate to 48khz. select project setup from the project menu create a template with it set so you don't have to set it for each new project.

Jun 11, 2005, 11:45 PM	Thread Starter #10
Scizza DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Thanks a lot guys. It worked..!