How to install 3rd party synth.

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:36 am

OK, so I won the new Pro-Wave synth from John Bowen.

He has sent me the file. Unfortuantely no manual is yet available.

One problem...I have no idea how to install it, I have never purchased any additional synths for my Scope system.

Can someone tell me the secret procedure?

Thanks

Rod

Shroomz~> · Post by **Shroomz~>** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:42 am

Hi, a good start would be to create a new menu tab on your SFP routing window by adding a folder named 'Zarg' or 'Bowen'. To do this, just go to Scope/Devices/ & add a Zarg folder containing the device file. After you reboot SFP, you'll then have your new Zarg pull down menu containing the Pro-Wave

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:03 am

Thank you.

so I just drag the file John sent me into the newly created "Zarg" folder and then reboot Scope.

I will give it a try.

Rod

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:30 am

Well, that does create a new tab from which I can try to select Pro-Wave, however, nothing happens when I select it.

I thought maybe a window would appear giving me a question code to send to John for activation.

...but no, nothing happens at all.

Rod

Shroomz~> · Post by **Shroomz~>** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:49 pm

What type of file is it that you've put in the new folder? You need to have an 'mdl' or 'dev' file to do it the way I suggested. If it's an 'oxe' I'm pretty sure you need to drop the oxe file into the Scope/App/Oxe folder then boot Scope. A 'dev' file should be visible after installation which you can then move to your new Zarg folder & reboot SFP.

Shit, I hope that's right, as we've got a 'plugininstaller' app but I thought that was just for the Noah

You could also get in touch with John if you have a problem. He's really cool & always helpfull.

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:26 pm

I have an e-mail in to him but I don't think he's in today. Hasn't replied so far, anyway.

Thanks for the advice.

Rod

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:45 pm

The Pro-Wave file has no file extension, so I don't know what type it is.

Rod

Shroomz~> · Post by **Shroomz~>** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:24 pm

What happens when you double click on the file?

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:06 pm

The computer asks me what program I want to use to open it.

[ This Message was edited by: nprime on 2006-07-03 17:07 ]

Shroomz~> · Post by **Shroomz~>** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:11 pm

Ok, well it's not a custom installer then. Are you on XP? If so, what does file 'properties' say about the file? Are you sure there's no file extension? No 'oxe', 'dev' or 'mdl' extension, or 'rar', 'zip' extensions?

[ This Message was edited by: Shroomz on 2006-07-03 17:12 ]

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:19 pm

TYPE: File

MS-DOS name: PRO-WAVE.

2.29 MB

I have show file extensions on and the file has no extension.

[ This Message was edited by: nprime on 2006-07-03 17:20 ]

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:13 pm

just add '.zip' to the filename and unzip it into a temporary directory (that sometimes happens with Whalemail)

It should give you one or two .mdl files, a .pre file.
Drag the .mdls into a folder in your scope directory under hd:sfpdevices (any subfolder will do)
Drag the .pre file to where your presets are located.
Restart SFP so it recognizes the new entry.

cheers, tom
forgot: congrats and have fun

[ This Message was edited by: astroman on 2006-07-03 19:17 ]

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:20 pm

Ah, whalemail creates the problem.

Thanks so much!

I will give it a try.

Rod

nprime · Post by **nprime** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:38 pm

Once I made it a zip file everything fell into place.

I now have the PDF manual.

Thanks Tom

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:19 pm

you're welcome, but to be honest, without your answer to

On 2006-07-03 16:24, Shroomz wrote:
What happens when you double click on the file?

I wouldn't have thought of it - so he deserves 50% of the honor

cheers, Tom

Shroomz~> · Post by **Shroomz~>** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:16 am

Glad you're rocking now anyway & have fun!!