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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" <jondl_2000@y...> wrote:
> If you were to provide some detailed information regarding your 
MIDI configuration, 
> i.e., what application(s) your running and how your AN1x is setup, 
it would be easier 


It happens while running Cubase 5.0.  I have a MIDI cable going from 
my AN1X (in & out) to the game port which goes to my motherboard.  

I realized that it happens only when running Cubase (and potentially 
other programs i haven't tried yet).  but the problem has subsided 
somewhat, it doesn't seem to want to switch voices as much, but it 
still spontaneously transposes itself down a step or an octave.  
once their was nothing coming out of the right side after a while.

i've heard onboard Game/MIDI can be screwy...

i've just tried it with propellorheads reason too and it is crazy.  
i have it set up to transmit thru ch 1, and as i hit keys, it only 
sometimes triggers sounds, sometimes triggering ch 9 at times, and 
also triggering modules i haven't specified in the midi interface.



> to help troubleshoot. That said, it might be one or two things 
causing these issues:
> 
> 1) On your AN1x, check wether the parameter MIDI Ptn Tx Ch under 
VOICE 
> ARPEGGIO/SEQ is set to the same MIDI channel as is parameter Rx Ch 
under UTILITY 
> SETUP. It's possible you are retransmitting the output of the AN1x 
Arp/Seq back to 
> your AN1x unintentionally.
MIDI Ptn TX Ch is set to "off".

> 
> 2) If your AN1x is switching to a Voice (program) other than the 
what you've selected 
> from the front panel than it is receiving a program change command 
from 
> somewhere. Your MID Interface is incapable of initiating a program 
change itself - it 
> has to be some application running on your PC or from another 
device perhaps on a 
> seperate port issuing program changes on the same MIDI Channel 
that your AN1x is 
> configured to receive on under Rx Ch.

this might very well be the problem. 

> 
> 
> > I'm wondering if this is fixable and how to fix it?  do i need 
to 
> > get a different MIDI connection altogether?  if so, what should 
i 
> > get?  how is the midisport (via USB) by m-audio?
> 
> I wouldn't bother spending more money on another MIDI Interface 
until you have a 
> better understanding of the issues presenting themselves with your 
current MIDI 
> Interface.
> 
> Jon