Extract root key from filename

Discuss & Share DirectWave content here

Return to “Direct Wave - Presets & Programming”

[You can only see part of this thread as you are not logged in to the forums]
Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:11 pm

x

Extract root key from filename

Directwave has a feature called "Extract root key from filename", where it can get certain data about each sample from the title of the file. I am trying to use this feature to assign root note, key range, and velocity range, but I have had no success getting it to work. Would someone help spot what I am doing wrong? This is my first time attempting it.

As I understand it, the file needs to be named based on the following syntax:
[Title of sample]_[Root note]+K[Key range]+V[Velocity Range].wav

Here's an example of how I have one of my samples named:
snare.c&c.close.hit_C#5+KC#5-C#5+V121-127.wav

This is a close mic'd C&C snare hit that I am trying to map to C#5 from Velocity 121 to 127.

According to the instructions on http://www.image-line.com/support/FLHel ... ctwave.htm under Disk Operations Menu, this syntax should be correct.

In FL Studio, I add a new DirectWave instance to the channel rack. In the Options pane to the right under "Samples", I ensure that "Extract root key from filename" is checked. I click on the folder icon at the top-left of the DirectWave window, and select "Create program from samples". I select the folder that contains my samples and hit "OK". A window pops up with the title "Confirm" with the message "Program nr. 0 (---) will be cleared first. Are you sure?". Since I have not loaded a program yet, I assume this is referring to the default, empty program. I click "Yes". At this point, the right-hand browser pane in DirectWave navigates to the previously selected folder and that's all. No samples are loaded, no zones are specified. Simply a continuously empty window, no matter how many times I repeat the process and no matter which samples I try.

I believe I have followed the instructions, but I assume that since this isn't working, it must be user error. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? Thank you.

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:32 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Have you tried something other than 'dot' and a...
Last edited by NTO on Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:38 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Yes, I did try that actually! I did a test on a...

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:49 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Our posts crossed in the ether! Hope you see ...

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:01 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Thank you NTO! Both your suggestions have bee...

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:09 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Here's what it looks like, including some of my...
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:14 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Yes, I was seeing it. I only make that comment...
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:29 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

I tried loading a few differently named files t...
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:31 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Thank you NTO! This is really helpful. Maybe I ...

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:34 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Once you create the programs, you can probably ...

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:43 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

I can't seem to find a reliable way to install ...

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:53 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

"All I found was a page that would let me insta...

Taiseiyou
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:57 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Thanks for the reply. I'll look around. I found...

NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:01 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Yes, the DW VST is a separate purchase. It is ...


NTO
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:42 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

That's a hefty effort! I use this tool for the ...

Flarp
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:28 am

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Thanks for the SFZ tip! I don't have VST versio...

allende
Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:08 pm

x

Re: Extract root key from filename

Sorry to bump an old topic, but this issue is s...


Return to “Direct Wave - Presets & Programming”