Does 7.4 Solve the "Disappearing MIDI" Problem?

[EarBud]

Hello,

I've been running 7.3.1 for a long time, but recently ran into a situation where the MIDI notes are not visible on certain MIDI tracks. After a little searching on the DUC, I discovered that this "disappearing MIDI" problem was quite common in 7.3.

This led me to purchase PT8, only to discover that it's incompatible with my AMD-based PC. I can't afford a new computer right now.

So, my questions are:

1) Was this problem solved in PT 7.4?

2) If so, is it still possible for me to upgrade from 7.3.1 to 7.4? I can't find the download anywhere on the AVID site.

Thanks.

[filosofem]

If I recall yes it did.

[EarBud]

Thanks filosofem.

Does anyone know how a 7.3 owner "upgrades" to 7.4 now?

Was it a paid upgrade or free to 7.3 owners?

[Greg B]

Originally Posted by EarBud

Hello,

I've been running 7.3.1 for a long time, but recently ran into a situation where the MIDI notes are not visible on certain MIDI tracks. After a little searching on the DUC, I discovered that this "disappearing MIDI" problem was quite common in 7.3.

Thinking way back, wasn't it a matter of assigning only one or two colors to the MIDI tracks? Actually, I just found a jpg of the three colors that worked.

From the pallet in the jpg, they were all second row, columns 1, 3 and 5.

Hope this helps.
Greg

[EarBud]

Greg,

Thanks! It will be great if that's all I need to do!

My rig is down right now because I had been reconfiguring another computer to work with 8.0 (unsuccessfully). So I can't test this at the moment.

In the meantime, I'd really appreciate any info on getting to 7.4 just in case the new pallet assignments don't work for me.

Thanks again...

[filosofem]

EarBud email Avid Audio Support.

[JMS40]

Originally Posted by EarBud

Was it a paid upgrade or free to 7.3 owners?

7.4 was a paid upgrade IIRC.

[spkguitar]

Originally Posted by JMS40

7.4 was a paid upgrade IIRC.

That is exactly what I was thinking/trying to remember.

I'm not sure if it is still available publicly, so contacting avid support is probably the best advice.

[EarBud]

Okay, thanks to all!

[gonsdeejay]

Hi EarBud, I Use PT Since 5.1. and I've use used 6.1. and .6.4. When PT 7 came out, I think PT was the best, I start my producer carrer with Cubase VST 3.6 in 1998; in that days Cubase make me learn a lot about making MIDI music, and VST instruments, Then Cubase SX appear in the show, making the things easier , but PT was since then was my Daw, I compose my music in Cubase, and I recorded in PT. all this years I´ve learned a lot on PT and other DAW, I Stop composing and making music on Cubese, because on 7.4 and today PT 8.0.4 make my world huge, because I Don't Use my Cubase 4, any more, I have it, but not use it, PT make me composing, arranging, Editing, Sampling and Master my Music like Never Before....

I recomend, to make the upgrade to 8, and never gonna go back, trust me; and one more thing, PT 8.0.4 runs like never before, and the MIDI Stuff are amazing, right now I use Windows 7 Home Premium, and no problems at all, on a AMD Phenom II X4 965 2 Gb of Ram, 256 Video Card, Two Hard Drives, With an MBOX 2, and DIGI002R, So, think about PT 8. It's a very good choice...and your problems will disappear.