having problems running jamstix with reaper NEW-B here

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:14 pm

I have Reaper installed, and heard of jamstix, I've downloaded demo to try before buy...........and can't get it to work.

I installed jamstix where it wanted be installed (local "C" (not in program files))

i am not sure what to do next.......could anyone help me out kind of in small steps at first.....i am just getting used to the steps........

if this can do what it says it can do, i want this software........ badly....

please and thank you in advance for your help.

the_brokenpoet

big_woody · Post by **big_woody** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:23 pm

Go to the directory where Jamstix was installed. Find the jamstix.dll and make a copy. Then go to the directory where you have your other vst's and vsti's located and paste it in. (If you didn't specify a unique directory it will be Program Filess/Reaper/Plugins/VST (At least for me on XP)
It should now show up fine when you ad an FX.
Jamstix takes a little getting used to if you have used other drum programs before, but once you get it, you will never go back;-)

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:44 pm

big_woody wrote:Go to the directory where Jamstix was installed. Find the jamstix.dll and make a copy. Then go to the directory where you have your other vst's and vsti's located and paste it in. (If you didn't specify a unique directory it will be Program Filess/Reaper/Plugins/VST (At least for me on XP)
It should now show up fine when you ad an FX.
Jamstix takes a little getting used to if you have used other drum programs before, but once you get it, you will never go back;-)

thanks for a quick response, yes very confusing been at this for three days now....well a few hrs a day that is lol.....

there is no folder called VST, do i make one? just plugins (dll) files and only an FX folder with more dll files in it, nothing says VST....

thnx again

big_woody · Post by **big_woody** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:16 pm

Open up Reaper and go to Options/Preferences/Plug-ins/VST
The directory you need should be listed there. You could also just enter the path to where jamstix was installed (separated by a semicolon), but at least I prefer to keep all my effects and instruments in a single location.

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:22 pm

okay........i have it so that reaper sees it but it not loading up completely, it loads up with only a few buttons and one slider......and it says that it can not find JS data folder

any ideas?.........and i really do apologize for this inconvenience , this is really helping me so far......i almost have it......

big_woody · Post by **big_woody** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:33 pm

We are gettin close. Try making a copy of the jamstix.ini file as well and putting it in the same directory as the .dll. I just looked in my folder and both are there. Also it can take a bit of time to load and needs quite a bit of memory. If we still don't get there with this suggestion, try including your operating system so if others chime in they will have more to work with. Hang in there, you'll get there.

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:01 pm

big_woody wrote:We are gettin close. Try making a copy of the jamstix.ini file

i looked my new drummer friend

, i cannot for the life of me find a .ini extension, i feel like i am letting you down........but i looked and no .ini extension.....

[/quote] Also it can take a bit of time to load and needs quite a bit of memory. [/quote]
oh.... wait.........it was taking a long time to load up, it showed the reaper icon and my cursor was just sitting there spinning, i thought it was locked up.......should i have waited, i did wait 3-5 min....i have about 9-10 gigs of free space on HD......

[/quote]If we still don't get there with this suggestion, try including your operating system so if others chime in they will have more to work with. Hang in there, you'll get there.[/quote]
thanks for your tangible direction, it really helps with your quick responses, and with your upbeat patients, it assures me that when I buy this, support is the biggest treasure.....so thanks........again...i am going to go look for the .ini file again......i will check back frequently.....

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:07 pm

Operating system

windows "vista" home premium SP 1

intel core 2 t5600 @ 1.83 GHz

2 gig ram

32 bit ORS

tablet lap top

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:20 pm

alright, it looks as though we have it loaded up, now i think it is too the next level........

makes drum noises.........

any ideas..........

thanks for getting me this far..........I think i will go watch the video on you tube ..........i shall return........

thanks man..........be back....lol

the_brokenpoet · Post by **the_brokenpoet** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:09 pm

well, i watched the vid.........seemingly enough, i have some issues.........well first off my screen looks like the one in the vid.........

i follow the directions,

I load up the same song that the vid does.............i can play the drum set, i can hear the drum set........but where on earth do you press the play button to hear the song? i know, i know.......but seriously.....i can't find the play button........

I see the YT vid press the lock/unlock button next to the wizard........and i press it and nothing happens.....can't get JS to play a pre-written song.......

any clues? but i can play the set no problem, hear it just fine to

appreciate any thoughts to my dilemma........