Drambo is an AU host now / the new Drambo mega thread

echoopera

@motmeister said:

@auxmux said:

@eross said:
so can you build songs with drambo, or is it more of a groovebox. i’d like to automate filters and pitch per scene without it affecting other scenes.
just curious if anybody has a link to building a complete song in drambo. i’d love to see the process

It's a great Groovebox for recording stems based on patterns and automations, but without the ability to record performances right now, it's missing a primary feature.

yeah, that's what I alluded to above. No audio out from the standalone, only export audio. For Logic Pro users, they can record the IDAM audio, but there's no way to record it natively on the iPad. If there is, it'd be fabulous to know how.

You can record the final Mix in the stand alone. Just stick a Sampler or FlexiSampler at the end of the Chain in the Master and you're good to go in the recording the Mix department. This is what I do when I want to grab samples from my mix in stand alone to then slice up and add back in to the mix. I believe the file I shared earlier up the thread is routed in this manner fwiw.

eross

@echoopera said:

@motmeister said:

@auxmux said:

@eross said:
so can you build songs with drambo, or is it more of a groovebox. i’d like to automate filters and pitch per scene without it affecting other scenes.
just curious if anybody has a link to building a complete song in drambo. i’d love to see the process

It's a great Groovebox for recording stems based on patterns and automations, but without the ability to record performances right now, it's missing a primary feature.

yeah, that's what I alluded to above. No audio out from the standalone, only export audio. For Logic Pro users, they can record the IDAM audio, but there's no way to record it natively on the iPad. If there is, it'd be fabulous to know how.

You can record the final Mix in the stand alone. Just stick a Sampler or FlexiSampler at the end of the Chain in the Master and you're good to go in the recording the Mix department. This is what I do when I want to grab samples from my mix in stand alone to then slice up and add back in to the mix. I believe the file I shared earlier up the thread is routed in this manner fwiw.

oh perfect thanks !!

echoopera

@eross @motmeister Here's how I'd do it:

rs2000

See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

echoopera

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

motmeister

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

rs2000

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

It shouldn't be too difficult to change the recording time limit in Flexi @giku_beepstreet.

echoopera

You could always just Screen Record your set. It's what I do for YouTube videos that I post. I then extract the audio, normalize it and post it to SoundCloud

But yeah, as @rs2000 said, I think the Flexi time limit is a self imposed one...but only @giku_beepstreet knows for sure

But anywhoooo...the flexisampler works for me right now, since most of my recent work is just recorded in a single take and posted to SC or YT...so it works for me to get the music out

motmeister

@echoopera said:
You could always just Screen Record your set. It's what I do for YouTube videos that I post. I then extract the audio, normalize it and post it to SoundCloud

But yeah, as @rs2000 said, I think the Flexi time limit is a self imposed one...but only @giku_beepstreet knows for sure

But anywhoooo...the flexisampler works for me right now, since most of my recent work is just recorded in a single take and posted to SC or YT...so it works for me to get the music out

Is the audio quality good?

rs2000

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:
You could always just Screen Record your set. It's what I do for YouTube videos that I post. I then extract the audio, normalize it and post it to SoundCloud

But yeah, as @rs2000 said, I think the Flexi time limit is a self imposed one...but only @giku_beepstreet knows for sure

But anywhoooo...the flexisampler works for me right now, since most of my recent work is just recorded in a single take and posted to SC or YT...so it works for me to get the music out

Is the audio quality good?

Sure, you get what you hear inside Drambo, no loss.

espiegel123

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

Maybe someone can add the info to the wiki -- there is so much knowledge in these threads being lost.

espiegel123

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:
You could always just Screen Record your set. It's what I do for YouTube videos that I post. I then extract the audio, normalize it and post it to SoundCloud

But yeah, as @rs2000 said, I think the Flexi time limit is a self imposed one...but only @giku_beepstreet knows for sure

But anywhoooo...the flexisampler works for me right now, since most of my recent work is just recorded in a single take and posted to SC or YT...so it works for me to get the music out

Is the audio quality good?

The audio quality is 'medium'. Screen recording uses a not super awesome bitrate.

shinyisshiny

@espiegel123 said:

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:
You could always just Screen Record your set. It's what I do for YouTube videos that I post. I then extract the audio, normalize it and post it to SoundCloud

But yeah, as @rs2000 said, I think the Flexi time limit is a self imposed one...but only @giku_beepstreet knows for sure

But anywhoooo...the flexisampler works for me right now, since most of my recent work is just recorded in a single take and posted to SC or YT...so it works for me to get the music out

Is the audio quality good?

The audio quality is 'medium'. Screen recording uses a not super awesome bitrate.

yah i would agree, screen recording is not the best quality. Really hoping Drambo adds stem export as well as the ability to record performances with the crossfader or anything else live. Im using the crossfader as a major part of my drambo workflow and where it stands right now, i cant record that.

aleyas

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they're recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

rs2000

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

auxmux

Multitrack recorder only records in 16bit, so it's not preferable. Native 24-bit recording please. 🙏

aleyas

@rs2000 said:

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

Thought I didn't want it during the last sale, changed my mind, then it went back to full price! Now waiting for the next one haha.

auxmux

@aleyas said:

@rs2000 said:

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

Thought I didn't want it during the last sale, changed my mind, then it went back to full price! Now waiting for the next one haha.

Oh snap! Great idea. Forgot about AudioLayer! Will try this!

CracklePot

Can you save your project in standalone, then open it as an AU in AUM and record it there?

It would have to be pure Drambo stuff, with no AU plugins in the project.

rs2000

@aleyas said:

@rs2000 said:

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

Thought I didn't want it during the last sale, changed my mind, then it went back to full price! Now waiting for the next one haha.

We've all experienced that more than once I think 😊

Enso can record up to 5 minutes of audio BTW, then use Disk > "Save Buffer".

rs2000

@CracklePot said:
Can you save your project in standalone, then open it as an AU in AUM and record it there?

It would have to be pure Drambo stuff, with no AU plugins in the project.

Yes, exactly.

rs2000

@auxmux said:

@aleyas said:

@rs2000 said:

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

Thought I didn't want it during the last sale, changed my mind, then it went back to full price! Now waiting for the next one haha.

Oh snap! Great idea. Forgot about AudioLayer! Will try this!

Make sure you're using the MFx version in a Processor > Audio Unit Processor rack.

rs2000

@rs2000 said:

@auxmux said:

@aleyas said:

@rs2000 said:

@aleyas said:

@t0dk0n said:

Do you mean controlling parameters OF the plugins with Drambo or sending midi cc's from midifx au's to Drambo? If former, you have to use the 'map' function, after which you'll get the corresponding knobs on the AU module panel, and then u'll be able to automate them in any way you like.

Yeah! The former, thanks. Where can I find the map function tho? I can’t seem to find it in the midi module select window.

@motmeister said:

@echoopera said:

@rs2000 said:
See page 11 😅
That's the problem of mega threads 😉

Always good to remind the troops

Thanks for the pointer back to page 11. And you're right about the mega thread issue. Trying to find references anywhere in AB Forum is tough, which is why people seem to give up and just ask a question again. A better search engine for the forum would help tremendously. That's a whole different discussion. But ok, I did read P.11...

The two methods described there weren't quite enough. I read about the time limitation for Flexi-sampler, and the Sunvox method was crazy complicated. If Beatmaker3 (which is a standalone host that's listed as an IAA) can have an audio out that can be used as a lane input in AUM, why can't Drambo standalone? But I think I already know the answer. It's because Drambo standalone isn't an IAA. If it were, you'd probably be able to connect it as an input in Audiobus3 also. But of course it doesn't show up in the list as an audio input in AB3 or AUM. The reason you can do it with IDAM to Logic Pro is that the audio is being captured at the system level rather than the app level (I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

fwiw someone else was saying that they recording their master with 4pockets Multi-track Recorder. Apparently it has better file sharing than sunvox, and no time limits.

AudioLayer also works great as a stereo master recorder AUv3 with basically no time limit!

Thought I didn't want it during the last sale, changed my mind, then it went back to full price! Now waiting for the next one haha.

Oh snap! Great idea. Forgot about AudioLayer! Will try this!

Make sure you're using the MFx version in a Processor > Audio Unit Processor rack.

Oh hey, I've found another option using tools from outer space thanks to @deltaVaudio:
Use SpaceCraft to record your stereo audio in 24bit resolution, save the project with audio and export the audio.
Unfortunately SpaceCraft will stop recording after two minutes and one second even though the recording dialog still says "Mic is recording, tap again to stop".

Synthi

Would be great to have Drambo standalone audiobus compatible... I tihnk that would fix most of the current problems with audio and MIDI i/o selection and recording the output...

motmeister

@mojozart said:
Having a look at Drambo again after a few months: It's starting to make sense, and the AU hosting is a cool feature.

The problem I haven't figured out yet is: when I fold an instrument, it becomes unresponsive. I can't unfold it, slide it, or even remove it.

For newbies, I think the two biggest stumbling blocks are:

1. Playing the first note

Even the manual is a little unclear about this. Around Drambo is 9 pages into the manual, which is 2 correctly guessed clicks away from a fresh start. Around Drambo assumes the user is starting from a New / Instrument state, but this isn't mentioned, and New has 7 options, so wish them luck guessing.

2. Recording in standalone

There is something that looks like a record button, but it doesn't record audio, and the cryptic message regarding P-lock provides no clue to the first time user. The manual has a section on Recording but never mentions that this isn't your parents' record button. (After some intense trial and error, I eventually stopped searching for a built-in way to record and share my creation.)

did you ever get an answer about the unfold problem? The manual doesn't even mention the Fold option. I'm stuck in the same situation.

aleyas

@motmeister said:

@mojozart said:
Having a look at Drambo again after a few months: It's starting to make sense, and the AU hosting is a cool feature.

The problem I haven't figured out yet is: when I fold an instrument, it becomes unresponsive. I can't unfold it, slide it, or even remove it.

For newbies, I think the two biggest stumbling blocks are:

1. Playing the first note

Even the manual is a little unclear about this. Around Drambo is 9 pages into the manual, which is 2 correctly guessed clicks away from a fresh start. Around Drambo assumes the user is starting from a New / Instrument state, but this isn't mentioned, and New has 7 options, so wish them luck guessing.

2. Recording in standalone

There is something that looks like a record button, but it doesn't record audio, and the cryptic message regarding P-lock provides no clue to the first time user. The manual has a section on Recording but never mentions that this isn't your parents' record button. (After some intense trial and error, I eventually stopped searching for a built-in way to record and share my creation.)

did you ever get an answer about the unfold problem? The manual doesn't even mention the Fold option. I'm stuck in the same situation.

Try the beepstreet / drambo forum. I’ve never had the issue you’re describing, but someone there might have an answer for you.
https://forum.beepstreet.com/

rs2000

@motmeister said:

@mojozart said:
Having a look at Drambo again after a few months: It's starting to make sense, and the AU hosting is a cool feature.

The problem I haven't figured out yet is: when I fold an instrument, it becomes unresponsive. I can't unfold it, slide it, or even remove it.

For newbies, I think the two biggest stumbling blocks are:

1. Playing the first note

Even the manual is a little unclear about this. Around Drambo is 9 pages into the manual, which is 2 correctly guessed clicks away from a fresh start. Around Drambo assumes the user is starting from a New / Instrument state, but this isn't mentioned, and New has 7 options, so wish them luck guessing.

2. Recording in standalone

There is something that looks like a record button, but it doesn't record audio, and the cryptic message regarding P-lock provides no clue to the first time user. The manual has a section on Recording but never mentions that this isn't your parents' record button. (After some intense trial and error, I eventually stopped searching for a built-in way to record and share my creation.)

did you ever get an answer about the unfold problem? The manual doesn't even mention the Fold option. I'm stuck in the same situation.

@mojozart Thanks for that finding, I've never used the Fold feature but indeed it needs to be fixed.
As for recording, the built-in way of sharing your work follows the classic concept of writing a song consisting of a number of patterns playing in sequence. Using the Menu > Export audio function, you can export the whole song that consists of all patterns played in a row. If you need more space at the beginning or end, add empty patterns.

CracklePot

@motmeister said:

@mojozart said:
Having a look at Drambo again after a few months: It's starting to make sense, and the AU hosting is a cool feature.

The problem I haven't figured out yet is: when I fold an instrument, it becomes unresponsive. I can't unfold it, slide it, or even remove it.

For newbies, I think the two biggest stumbling blocks are:

1. Playing the first note

Even the manual is a little unclear about this. Around Drambo is 9 pages into the manual, which is 2 correctly guessed clicks away from a fresh start. Around Drambo assumes the user is starting from a New / Instrument state, but this isn't mentioned, and New has 7 options, so wish them luck guessing.

2. Recording in standalone

There is something that looks like a record button, but it doesn't record audio, and the cryptic message regarding P-lock provides no clue to the first time user. The manual has a section on Recording but never mentions that this isn't your parents' record button. (After some intense trial and error, I eventually stopped searching for a built-in way to record and share my creation.)

did you ever get an answer about the unfold problem? The manual doesn't even mention the Fold option. I'm stuck in the same situation.

I was stuck with a folded instrument too,, but I found a way to restore it to compact view.
I select the module just left of the folded module, slide over to select the folded module too.
Cut and paste the two modules, and the folded module comes back in compact view.

motmeister

@CracklePot said:

@motmeister said:

@mojozart said:
Having a look at Drambo again after a few months: It's starting to make sense, and the AU hosting is a cool feature.

The problem I haven't figured out yet is: when I fold an instrument, it becomes unresponsive. I can't unfold it, slide it, or even remove it.

For newbies, I think the two biggest stumbling blocks are:

1. Playing the first note

Even the manual is a little unclear about this. Around Drambo is 9 pages into the manual, which is 2 correctly guessed clicks away from a fresh start. Around Drambo assumes the user is starting from a New / Instrument state, but this isn't mentioned, and New has 7 options, so wish them luck guessing.

2. Recording in standalone

There is something that looks like a record button, but it doesn't record audio, and the cryptic message regarding P-lock provides no clue to the first time user. The manual has a section on Recording but never mentions that this isn't your parents' record button. (After some intense trial and error, I eventually stopped searching for a built-in way to record and share my creation.)

did you ever get an answer about the unfold problem? The manual doesn't even mention the Fold option. I'm stuck in the same situation.

I was stuck with a folded instrument too,, but I found a way to restore it to compact view.
I select the module just left of the folded module, slide over to select the folded module too.
Cut and paste the two modules, and the folded module comes back in compact view.

Marvelous! I’ll give it a try!

auxmux

Thanks @rs2000 AudioLayer as audio fx is working great for recording master track. 24bit woo!

CC @aleyas AudioLayer is worth getting for its regular features, but this is really helpful til we get something in-built in Drambo. Files can be saved locally or directly into iCloud.