MOFO Pro said:
But I don't understand how that worked... hey whatever works
'zactly
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?!?
You may appreciate this (you too ocnor):
(email to Behringer after a really snotty reply to my question)
Dear Automated Responder (Chris P),
After searching the internet and making contact with many V-AMP 2 users, I have stumbled across a 'workaround'. The problem I described to you is apparently experienced by quite a few other users.
The solution is to click the 'Abort' button then start using the program . That is to say; ignore the suggested results stated in your user instructions that accompany the software, the descriptions on your web site and various advertisments from other sources.
I had expected; quite reasonably I think; to see the default patches grid displaying default patch information after changing the MIDI THRU to MIDI OUT configuration and a successful rescan. This did not happen and launches of the Design program continue to initiate with an error message. Since I took the advice of other wise users, however, I can now build custom patches, download presets and otherwise make use of the features that I paid for in the first place, albeit under annoying circumstances.
It is only by accident that I plugged a set of headphones directly into the V-AMP 2 unit and tried a few patch adjustments before I was able to hear any change in sound and verify MIDI communication.
>> There is one thing I am curious about. In your screenshot VAMP2.JPG I noticed that the MIDI in port was grayed out as opposed to the MIDI out port not grayed out.
>> Maybe check the configuration of your soundcard...
>> Maybe try a new set of midi cables.
>> One other possibility is that maybe the game port connector is faulty.
Yes, I was curious about all that as well but of course, I am the one who paid $169.00 + 8% P.S.T. & 7% G.S.T Canadian to enjoy the Behringer experience. I would be the last person to arrogantly suggest that my computer system is faultless but even my limited resources lead me to other possibilities:
Maybe Behringer R & D was rushed to make quick profits.
A line of code could have gone astray.
Given the rapid metamorphosis of operating systems, Behringer might have missed something.
When I noticed the skimping on materials; particularly the jacks and main housing; I suspected possible hardware malfunctions.
Perhaps something was lost in the translations of the manual (I had to give that some thought; I speak English primarily but also know a bit of French, German, Spanish, Italian and Finn-- none of this made the manuals crytal clear)
Believe it or not, I am a supporter of the Behringer product line and company as a whole. It is, however, becoming increasingly difficult to defend my purchases of your products when I am left to my own devices to make your products work as advertised.
Sincerely,
Customer (Christopher E. Ahrensback)
cahrensback@shaw.ca
( To paraphrase your response to me: (I) will assume your company cares not for its customers if (I) do not hear from you within 48 hours. )
Well, do you think they're going to send me free products? ... make me BETA tester? I didn't think so
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Thanks again people
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