el capitan vs logic pro x

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el capitan vs logic pro x

further to my post about drums disappearing, has anyone else had issues with El Capitan and logic pro x regarding midi or playing real time drums via virtual drummer.

I have an issue that when playing or recording drums via v drums or even via keyboard. i get about 30 seconds into the track and then the drums start to disintegrate one by one until no drums give off sound, ( I have checked and this also happens in garageband.) so Im guessing its el capitan thats causing this.

if anyone else has had this problem and solved it can you please help me here.

I am not very good at tech talk so you will have to bare with me I am very basic on computers

so this is something that has me completely baffled .

thanks in advance

here is my spec.

Mac mini (Late 2014)

2.6 GHz Intel Core i5

8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Intel Iris 1536 MB

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), roland HD1 drum kit

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 10:19 AM

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Answer 1

Pancenter

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Sep 9, 2016 11:09 AM in response to Codger

What are you using for a MIDI interface... what about an audio interface or are you using the computer's built-in audio?

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Codger Author

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Sep 9, 2016 11:16 AM in response to Pancenter

Hi.. Midi from drums straight into mac mini usb.

I do use an interface for guitars

im using the comps built in audio at the moment but I have been using the interface for output before now.

I have tried using the interface for midi .. I can't seem to get it working ( but that maybe just me ) !

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BenB

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Sep 9, 2016 11:35 AM in response to Codger

What drive are your LPX projects and recorded media on? Not the system drive, I hope. 16GB RAM would help. But I'm going to guess there is a hard drive issue here. What are the specs on that?

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Codger Author

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Sep 9, 2016 12:00 PM in response to BenB

no hard drive issue its a brand new machine mate , I had the same issue on a macbook and was told hard drive issue ,, the new machine is running el capitan and I think that is the issue ..

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Codger Author

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Sep 9, 2016 12:22 PM in response to Codger

to be honest .. I had no troubles until it upgraded to el capitan. then logic 8 wouldn't work well with the graphics so I was forced to use logic pro x .

THIS IS WHAT ITS DOING .......

this is me playing my kit at 120 bpm

https://soundcloud.com/emmins1/drum-troubles

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Codger Author

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Sep 9, 2016 12:24 PM in response to Pancenter

https://soundcloud.com/emmins1/drum-troubles

this is what its doing

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Pancenter

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Sep 9, 2016 12:40 PM in response to Codger

Codger wrote:

Hi.. Midi from drums straight into mac mini usb.

I do use an interface for guitars

im using the comps built in audio at the moment but I have been using the interface for output before now. I have tried using the interface for midi .. I can't seem to get it working ( but that maybe just me ) !

Ok, here's something to try, my guess is it's USB related. Use your audio interface, install the latest drivers, (which make/model interface?)

Run a standard MIDI cable from MIDI OUT on the V-Drums to MIDI IN on the interface. Now start Logic and see if you're getting any Input from the V-Drums. IMPORTANT.... check the V-Drums MIDI implementation, you may have change it from USB to Standard MIDI (or whatever they call it) .

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Codger Author

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Sep 9, 2016 12:41 PM in response to Pancenter

I will try that .... fingers crossed !!!

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kerochan

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Sep 9, 2016 12:59 PM in response to Codger

Codger Hi

Let us know if that works, what Pancenter suggested.

Be great for you if thats solves it, and great to know its not El Capitan 10.11.6!

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Codger Author

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Sep 10, 2016 10:29 AM in response to Codger

OMG WOW .. I went out and got a new midi cable ,, ( non USB) and went straight into the interface .. I am now blasting out drum solos !!!

Thank you all so much for your help and advice ..

I am one happy bugger here now 🙂

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kerochan

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Sep 10, 2016 10:36 AM in response to Codger

Good ole Pancenter!

Brilliant stuff

Great to hear,

Enjoy!

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Answer 12

Codger Author

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Sep 10, 2016 12:58 PM in response to Codger

YES YES YES... That worked .. thank you so much

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Pancenter

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Sep 10, 2016 4:01 PM in response to Codger

Codger wrote:

YES YES YES... That worked .. thank you so much

A lot of USB devices have problems with the more recent Mac Operating Systems. You could also try using a powered USB 2.0 hub. No guarantee though. Moot point as it's working now.

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