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Ask Before Installing Updates- By default, MG-1 Plus automatically downloads new
versions of modules when available. Checking this box defeats automatic updates
and will ask if you'd like to install updates when they become available.
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We'll never make changes that can potentially "break" existing patches but we
recommend enabling Ask Before Downloading Updated Modules if you're using MG-
1 Plus for live performances or other "mission critical" situations.
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Never Install Updates- MG-1 Plus never automatically installs updates.
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Show Updates On Toolbar- Checking this will display an icon in the toolbar next to
the logo letting you know there's an update available.
Show Notifications From Cherry Audio- We occasionally will fire off in-app advertisements;
disabling this checkbox will hide them. We hate repetitive, annoying ads as much as you, so
we won't use this feature too often. When we do, it'll be for something super cool (like a
killer sale), so we recommend leaving it on.
11.4 Audio/MIDI
Settings for audio and MIDI hardware input and output. This tab is only visible
in the standalone version of MG-1 Plus.
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Output- Use this drop-down menu to choose a physical audio output source. This
defaults to Built-In Line Output, i.e. your computer's onboard system audio, but
you'll get better fidelity with an external professional audio interface. The biggest
audible difference is usually reduced background noise or hum, but external audio
hardware also offers greater flexibility in terms of number of inputs and outputs and
built-in mic or low-level instruments pres (i.e. electric guitars). These are especially
useful if you're using MG-1 Plus' external inputs to process sound. The Test button
will produce a sine wave when clicked; this will help with troubleshooting, aka,
"WHY THE HECK ISN'T THIS MAKING ANY NOISE?!?"
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Sample Rate- This sets MG-1 Plus' global sample rate. Lower sample rates offer
better performance, but if you have a fast computer, high sample rates may offer
slightly improved fidelity.
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Audio Buffer Size- As with any digital audio app, this defines performance vs. note
latency, and will largely depend upon computer CPU speed. A professional external
audio interface will almost always exhibit better performance than "built-in" system
audio. Lower settings will result in less latency (in the form of faster response to
notes played), but will increase the chances of audio gapping or crackling noise.
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Active MIDI Inputs- Displays all available MIDI input sources, i.e. keyboards, pad
controls, MIDI knob/fader control surfaces, etc. Check boxes to enable one or more
devices.
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