Daniel LeSauxHello. Having worked with EZBass for several days now I have a few suggestions that in my opinion, would improve workflow in the grid editor. I am using Studio One Professional 4.6.1.
If these options already exist, I apologize. I’ve searched the manual and help files but wasn’t able to find them. Loving EZBass so far!!
Henrik EkblomCan you
Adjusting the note length using the slider on the Timing drop down seems to follow some rule where it works on some notes but other notes with an articulation applied doesn’t work.
Can you further explain this? The length of each note is adjusted regardless of what articulation it is, the difference is that the Length slider won’t allow notes to overlap, so a note won’t be extended further than to the next notes start (if they are placed on the same tone).
Being able to shift the timeline of the grid view without having to use the cursor on the bottom would be handy. Clicking and dragging the time rule is a typical option.
Do you mean to zoom the track?
You have maybe discovered these ways already, but still want the Cubase “drag the time line vertically” zoom option?
I’d like to be able to zoom in much more than the current allowable max value.
You can zoom more using the +/- button, or the mouse wheel. Have you tried those?
It would be helpful to switch between the Select, Add Notes and Cut pointer tools by right clicking instead of having to go back to the pointer tools icons on the left.
We have used keyboard shortcuts instead of right click shortcuts:
Again, you might have found those, but still want the right click “Cubase” shortcut system?
Note that the keyboard shortcuts usinc Cmd, Alt, and Shift are those on Mac. There are similar shortcuts for PC, all can be seen in Settings > Keyboard Shorcuts
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Thanked by: Michael GremillionDaniel LeSauxCan you
Adjusting the note length using the slider on the Timing drop down seems to follow some rule where it works on some notes but other notes with an articulation applied doesn’t work.
Can you further explain this? The length of each note is adjusted regardless of what articulation it is, the difference is that the Length slider won’t allow notes to overlap, so a note won’t be extended further than to the next notes start (if they are placed on the same tone).
Being able to shift the timeline of the grid view without having to use the cursor on the bottom would be handy. Clicking and dragging the time rule is a typical option.
Do you mean to zoom the track?
- You can use a mouse wheel – in combination with Alt (vertical) or Alt + Shift (horizontal)
- You can drag the edges of the scroll bars
- You can use the + and – buttons next to the scroll bars
You have maybe discovered these ways already, but still want the Cubase “drag the time line vertically” zoom option?
I’d like to be able to zoom in much more than the current allowable max value.
You can zoom more using the +/- button, or the mouse wheel. Have you tried those?
It would be helpful to switch between the Select, Add Notes and Cut pointer tools by right clicking instead of having to go back to the pointer tools icons on the left.
We have used keyboard shortcuts instead of right click shortcuts:
- 1,2, or 3 on the keyboard to change tool
- Alt + Shift, or Alt + Cmd + Shift, to temporarily switch tool
Again, you might have found those, but still want the right click “Cubase” shortcut system?
Note that the keyboard shortcuts usinc Cmd, Alt, and Shift are those on Mac. There are similar shortcuts for PC, all can be seen in Settings > Keyboard Shorcuts
- This post was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by Henrik Ekblom.
Hi Erik! Thanks for your prompt response!
I now understand the behavior of the adjust length cursor. Thanks.
I do like the drag the timeline vertically option to zoom in and out. It’s more efficient since it works anywhere on the timeline. But again, that’s personal preference.
Using the scroll wheel and Shift does offer much more zoom resolution than I expected. Thank you!
I do like the right click “Cubase” shortcut system for the tool pointers. No need to use another hand for the keyboard that way. I’m a guitarist so I always have my left hand on the neck!
Ian CurrieI am struggling to get my mouse on the left side of an event to invoke the arrow to (drag and) extend the length of the event. It seems like you have to get the mouse over an area that is just 1 pixel wide!
Daniel LeSauxI am struggling to get my mouse on the left side of an event to invoke the arrow to (drag and) extend the length of the event. It seems like you have to get the mouse over an area that is just 1 pixel wide!
EZbass version: 1.0.3
Operating system: Windows 10
Yeah, that’s what I had stated in my original post. That area needs to be a bit wider. I did notice that even though you don’t see the double arrow, you’re still able to extend the length.. sometimes. But it’s touch and go.. It needs to be easier..
Henrik EkblomI do like the right click “Cubase” shortcut system for the tool pointers. No need to use another hand for the keyboard that way. I’m a guitarist so I always have my left hand on the neck!
I have heard this request before, and I understand since I too sometimes have a guitar in my lap while using my DAW 🙂
I’ll take a note of this!
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Henrik EkblomI am struggling to get my mouse on the left side of an event to invoke the arrow to (drag and) extend the length of the event. It seems like you have to get the mouse over an area that is just 1 pixel wide!
The range is 5 px. Can you double check that this is the range you get? Move the mouse cursor slowly (horizontally) and count the steps that the mouse cursor does, before turning in to the pointer again.
If the scale of the software has been changed, this can affect the operation range for different tools.
Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
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Daniel LeSauxI am struggling to get my mouse on the left side of an event to invoke the arrow to (drag and) extend the length of the event. It seems like you have to get the mouse over an area that is just 1 pixel wide!
The range is 5 px. Can you double check that this is the range you get? Move the mouse cursor slowly (horizontally) and count the steps that the mouse cursor does, before turning in to the pointer again.
If the scale of the software has been changed, this can affect the operation range for different tools.
- This post was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by Henrik Ekblom.
Hi Erik. I just tried again to grab the arrow cursor and it really seems to be a single pixel. As I move very slowly horizontally, the arrow appears and then immediately disappears. This happens regardless of the view scale setting.
Henrik EkblomHi Erik. I just tried again to grab the arrow cursor and it really seems to be a single pixel. As I move very slowly horizontally, the arrow appears and then immediately disappears. This happens regardless of the view scale setting.
Well, that’s not how it’s supposed to be 🙂
Are you using EZbass in a DAW (Cubase or similar) or as a standalone?
Is it the same when you restart the DAW/EZbass?
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Daniel LeSauxI’m using EZBass in Studio One Professional 4.6. It happens every time I start the DAW (I shut down my computer every night).
I believe the ability to extend the note length is within the 5 pixel width as you describe however the arrow only becomes visible within that one pixel. I’m able to extend the note when I’m on the end of the note even if arrow isn’t visible. That’s the confusing part.
Henrik EkblomIs there any difference if you use AU or VST (Studio One can handle both, right?)
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Henrik EkblomI just tried in Studio One 4.6 on Mac, and it works as intended.
I wonder if there can be a difference between Mac and PC, or between versions of Studio One?
Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
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Daniel LeSauxHi Henrik, I only use a PC and use the latest version of Studio One Professional 4.6.1. I’ve never used AU plugins in Studio One.
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