Groove Import mapping questions

willowhaus · Post by **willowhaus** » Thu May 15, 2014 1:52 pm

(Figured I should start a new thread, since I have more questions!)

Say I have some MIDI files formatted for BFD. I would like to import these as grooves into JS. Do I need to select the appropriate mapping prior to import? Does that affect the actual MIDI, or am I just telling JS "play this as a BFD file"?

And: once I have imported them, can I change the mapping within JS to another drum plugin (SSD4 for example)? Or would I (in SSD4) have to set up the VSTi to read the BFD mapping?

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Thu May 15, 2014 2:08 pm

The groove importer needs to know the format at the time of import. You select that in the load dialog at the bottom.

Once imported, the data is stored by kit piece (not MIDI key) so it will ouput correctly on any kit you choose in JS, including MIDI output to SSD4 etc.

willowhaus · Post by **willowhaus** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:04 am

Sweet! That's what I wanted to hear!

Also important: is there any quantization done at all? (I assume no, but I do want to confirm.) The grooves I'm working with are recordings of actual drummers, so of course I want the timing preserved.

Post by **Ralph @ Rayzoon** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:20 am

Quantization is controlled with the 'Quantize MIDI Import' checkbox in the Jamstix OPTIONS window.

roy_arn · Post by **roy_arn** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:01 am

I don't see a BFD OPTION on importing midi and have to use GM. Is that the same for everyone.

Azimuth (Archive) · Post by **Azimuth (Archive)** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:43 am

roy_arn

I don't use BFD but if you have a BFD kit loaded couldn't you just select "Use Current Kit Map"?

roy_arn · Post by **roy_arn** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:49 am

Sorry been on my hols. but I will look to see if that's an available option. Thanks Roy