A note so nice, I played it twice.
With passion. And precision.

Demo, courtesy of Vince Webb

Features

  • Choose a re-trigger key from the menu, or click LEARN to allow script to… well, LEARN, which key you want to use for it.
  • Play a note, then press the re-trigger key to play the same note again instantly.
  • Preserve the same velocity as the original note, or use the re-trigger key properties to add more nuance to your performance.
  • Choose whether you want the re-triggered notes to be played on the same MIDI channel or rather another one, so that they can overlap! (instrument-dependent)
  • Have fun and get creative with your performances – works especially well on percussive instruments/one-shots! (experimentation encouraged)

Getting started

  • Download the latest release
  • Move the .pst file to ~/Music/Audio Music Apps/Plug-In Settings/Scripter
  • Add “Scripter” in the MIDI FX plugin section in Logic
  • (Optional, but strongly suggested) Click on the MIDI FX slot just below “Scripter” and enable “Record MIDI to Track Here”
  • Load up the preset from the list

See it in action

About

One day, Vince Webb was looking for a tech helper to realize his idea – he wanted to have a script that he could use just like the “re-trigger” functions in Orange Tree Samples libraries, but for EVERY instrument.

That is how NeatRepeat started. A script that allows for re-triggering played notes, so that the performances on the MIDI keyboard can be more realistic and – let’s admit it – more fun!

MIDI keyboard has a size constraint. It’s hard to quickly press one key in rapid succession using both hands. But sometimes, what is needed in the performance is exactly that. This is where this script comes it – allowing you to specify which key you’d want to use for re-triggering the key and letting you comfortably using two hands to HAMMER IN record your performance.

Known issues

  • MIDI protocol specification, more specifically the lack of “note instance”. MIDI only allows sending NoteOn/NoteOff messages, without actual note instances. That is understandable – you have one key for every note. This functionality – having many instances of the exact same note on the exact same MIDI channel – was not really envisioned, because… why would you need it?! So when lots of identical messages are sent in quick succession, some may get cut off or hang indefinitely.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.

Ackowledgements

Thanks to Vince Webb and the great TEAMMATES community for making this happen!