Not getting VST to play...

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Post by dankreider » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:47 pm

Everything was fine, and I tried to switch to MIDI out so the score would play through my Clavinova (which has some nice sounds I wanted to use).

But it didn't work, and now nothing seems to work. When I play it, the cursor moves, but no sound.

Any advice? Driving me crazy. Thanks!!!
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Post by dankreider » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:51 pm

More info, if this helps:
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Post by zuill » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:56 pm

Not sure why it isn't working. You have things set back to SoftSynth. What is the selection tint the MIDI/Audio drop down list?

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Post by dankreider » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:58 pm

You mean Output --> Source in the second screenshot? Only option is Speakers/Headphones. When I do "Test Audio Output" it works. I get a nice loud test tone.

And when I open my Mixer window and play back, it shows levels.
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Post by zuill » Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:01 pm

Are you playing through MIDI or VST?

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P.S.: I know your topic says VST, so just making sure. Also, if VST, make sure the levels are not set to 0 there. That could cause no playback sound. Another thing to try is to select Reload MIDI Driver in the MIDI/Audio menu.
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Post by dankreider » Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:41 pm

Zuill, you just changed my life. Thank you.

May you have tons of friends, may your pets never die, and may your AC unit run for the next 20 years.
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