patch not choosing port as predicted
mkap7
Mar 17 2023 | 5:49 pm
Hi folks,
I'm trying to make a patch that will output through the built-in Microsoft GS Wavetable synth on a PC, but will NOT use the built-in synth on the mac (where it will use it as an AU instead). I made a tiny patch that just plays one note to troubleshoot this desired behavior without the rest of the patcher (attached). I want this patch to output a note if we are on a PC, but to output nothing if we are on a mac. But it still puts out the note on my Mac.
I am figuring that because there is no port for the Windows thing on a mac, Max goes for the only available option as a default, and in fact the inspector won't let me change the port from the built in Mac synth. I also thought that the box for "matchport" would help, but that one is also italicized as if disabled.
At this point, I have another solution which would bypass this issue....but now I just want to know how to do it. Is there a way to set this particular sub-patch up so that it will output specifically to the MS GS Wavetable on a PC.....or nothing? Thanks!