ProTools 8 and Virus

[MusicForAirheads]

Looks like ProTools 8 is finally a reality, the upgraded midi functionality appeals to me. But now Virus control is working in Tools 7.4 at last I'm terrified of upgrading. Anyone tried it yet?

[technog0d]

I have had some problems with the interface. It seems to work when it initially pops up. But, If you close the interface and bring it back up, then the mouse pointer is offset and it makes it very difficult to select anything. Meaning, I will try and select a preset from the browser. Say the first preset... I try and click on the first preset, where the mouse pointer is hovering over, and it selects the 7th preset. The is reproducible. I will have to open a ticket with Access.

[marc]

Originally Posted by technog0d

I have had some problems with the interface. It seems to work when it initially pops up. But, If you close the interface and bring it back up, then the mouse pointer is offset and it makes it very difficult to select anything. Meaning, I will try and select a preset from the browser. Say the first preset... I try and click on the first preset, where the mouse pointer is hovering over, and it selects the 7th preset. The is reproducible. I will have to open a ticket with Access.

which version of virus control / TIOS are you using?

marc

[technog0d]

I am running the latest 2.75.

[MusicForAirheads]

Yeah that's the kinds of thing that could send me to bed for a week weeping uncontrollably. The new MIDI features in Tools 8 are just so promising though, what a predicament....

Oh, and happy new years eve everyone, I wish you all a peaceful and happy 2009!! With lots of nookie!

[meisenhower]

Personally, I'm going to wait a little while to upgrade to PT8, as I don't think the dust has fully settled yet.

I've learned the hard way by upgrading as soon as a major version is released (not just in Protools either) and then chaos ensued, so I had to roll back to my prior version.

Your mileage may vary.

[marc]

Originally Posted by technog0d

I am running the latest 2.75.

seems fine to me ...

marc

[technog0d]

It works fine on my Macbook Pro... It's my Mac pro with my video card that does not seem to work. Maybe it's limited to my video card. It a nvidia Gforce 8400gs. It works the first time i open the plugin, but then it does not work after i close the plugin window and then re-open and try to select a different patch in the browser. The pointer is on the top of the browse window and when i select something it selects a patch maybe 5 patches down from the mouse pointer.

[marc]

it seems that there is a bug in protools 8 which causes the mouse pointer to have an offset. some of you have reported the problem here, some of you seem fine. i don't know the insides of the problem but digidesign has confirmed it and announced an protools update:

http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread.php?t=237250

best, marc

[sysex]

thank you marc!

felt like i was taking crazy pills for a moment!