Reaktor not sending midi out in Bitwig

Enrico

Hi there! I recently realised that when I load Reaktor in an instrument track in Bitwig I can not get midi out.. In Bitwig Instruments tracks allow midi signals to pass across the chain of devices but for some reason this is not working.. I tried to create a new ensemble with just gate and pitch in and out to simplify but no way! Has anyone had the same problem? Any advice?

Thanks

Sunborn

OK, lets troubleshoot then, though i have no practical experience with Bitwig (I'm a Cubase user).

Troubleshooting can involve a few different approaches, depending on what you're trying to achieve. While some issues may be specific to a particular Reaktor ensemble or Bitwig project, here are some common solutions and things to check:

Reaktor's MIDI Out Block

To send MIDI from a Reaktor ensemble to other devices, you need to use a MIDI Out Block within the Reaktor patch itself. This is a crucial step as Reaktor takes over the DAW's routing, so the signal must be explicitly sent out from Reaktor. For instance, if you're using a sequencer within Reaktor and want to record its output into a MIDI clip in Bitwig, you'll need to patch the sequencer's gate and pitch signals into the appropriate inputs on the MIDI Out block.

Bitwig's Routing

Once the MIDI is being sent out from Reaktor, you need to ensure Bitwig is correctly routing it to the intended destination.

• Note Receiver: In Bitwig, you can use a Note Receiver device to grab the MIDI signal coming from the Reaktor VST. This device allows you to import note signals from any designated project source, including other tracks or devices.
• Track Routing: Make sure the MIDI from the Reaktor track is being routed to the input of the instrument track you want to control. You can do this by setting the input of the target track to "Reaktor." This is essential for recording or sending the MIDI to another instrument.

Controller and Mapping Issues

If the problem is related to a MIDI controller not being recognized by Reaktor when used within Bitwig, it's a different kind of issue.

• Bitwig's MIDI settings: First, verify that Bitwig is correctly recognizing your MIDI controller in its settings. If your controller is not listed or not enabled, Reaktor won't receive the input.
• Controller Scripts: Bitwig uses controller scripts to work with specific MIDI controllers. If a generic script is being used, some functionality may be limited. If you're using a controller with specific functionality (like a Novation Launch Control XL), ensure the correct script is active.
• MIDI Learn: You can often use the MIDI Learn function directly within the Reaktor VST to map controller knobs and faders. This bypasses Bitwig's own mapping and can sometimes solve connectivity issues.

That's all the info i could get, hope it helps!