pieceplayer: gain problem

[EdmundCampion]

The gain ceiling on the Depot/pieceplayers are still set too low. Solution is to add a range setting (upper end gain) in the patcher called advanced_settings. Then set the default of that range setting to a value that has much more head room then we currently have. Be sure that the upper range is posted in the advanced_settings (i.e. represents the current default value). Then limit the maximum gain to some number to avoid people putting in outrageous numbers --

[equilet]

Did you want this to apply to the inputs, outputs, or both?

[EdmundCampion]

I think both is a good idea -- as long as the there is a reasonable and fixed default on both. Then the ceiling can be raised from the "advanced settings" window -- and patch should remember the last settings in user preset.

For the default, go ahead and open the upper range some on both input and output.

[equilet]

OK, give pieceplayer-CS.maxpat a spin. LMK if there is anything wrong there – If it looks good, I can update the CS-R version. Note that gain is now specified in dB, which will make it easier to modify in the future. Also note that I opted for a static ceiling (+6dB) as I'd argue that this should be handled either by preparing files or by outboard gear when in rehearsals.

[EdmundCampion]

"I'd argue that this should be handled either by preparing files or by outboard gear when in rehearsals."

That is the problem as folks use the patch without outboard gear --

[equilet]

Got it. Will add a calibration parameter.

[equilet]

@EdmundCampion can you test this? It's checked in at this point and seems to be working fine here.

[equilet]

OK - looks like Ed's features are in place. Closing this out for now - if needed, we can reopen later or start another issue in the event that other features are needed.