Specify midi port number

[goh]

Is there a place to specify midi port number the Midi Expression should communicate with (in addition to selecting the channel number)?

[Rob]

No there isn't--nor should there need to be. Can you tell what you are trying to do? What's the issue you are having? Are you using multiple MIDI Expression devices?

[goh]

You are right. There is no need. I use Cantabile VST host. I can specify port and channel in the Cantabile rack as well as channel. (The same way there is no need to specify channel either. Dont know why I would use that feature in fact.) The question was part of a desperate way of investigating why the Sustain pedal (and expressionVST effect) had no effect on my VST plugin Piano instrument. The pedal and audiofront VST effect software is set as Activated, and I can see the pedal is moving on the screen. Very frustrating.

[Rob]

You probably don't want to be using the expression VST plugin. That's for loading custom configurations on a per project basis. Just use the standalone editor. You need to route the MIDI from the MIDI Expression to your piano VST. I'm not familiar with Cantabile, but I'll do some reading and let you know what you need to do.

[goh]

That is awesome! I will be patient and wait for your investigation!

[Rob]

So I messed around with Cantabile a bit today, but didn't get anywhere because it constantly crashed.... I'm guessing it doesn't like Windows 10. Anyways, I think I figured out what you need to do nonetheless. When I get more time, I'll see if I can make more progress.

1. Make sure you've added MIDI Expression to the MIDI Devices.

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2. Add routing for your keyboaard and MIDI Expression.

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See if that gets you pointed in the right direction.

Regards,
Rob

[goh]

Great thanks Bob! It worked! The checkbox corresponding to the Expression device in the Input part of the Midi Pors (Midi Devices) in my version of Cantabile, just like you pointed out - made it work. Again - thank you
(I am running Windows 10 btw. Cantabile Light 2.0.0.0 is stable on this platform)

Kind Regards
Geir Olav Heiene