Metronome for SAW (updated 2-05-01)

Overview

Metronome provides a programmable click output based on SAW32/SAWPro's tempo setting.

Installation

First, download the plugin here (74k). To install, save the file 'click.dll' into your SAW directory and add the following line to the 'SAW32FX.ini', 'SAWPlus32FX.ini', or 'SAWProFX.ini' file:

click.dll

Please be sure you end the line with a carriage return or SAW will not be able to use the plug-in.

Notes on use

Patch the plug-in into any track you like. Note that if there are no Multitrack entries on the track you will need either a dummy entry at the end of the EDL or a 'blank' sequence entry (just like an aux return). By default, the click is a 4 count with the '1' accented. This is completely programmable and will be saved with your EDL. It works just like a drum machine, with 16 segments; an orange light denotes an accented hit while a red is non-accented.

The up/down control to the right of the programming buttons allows you to set the pattern to anything between 1 and 16 beats. If you work in anything other than 4/4, you'll probably want to adjust this (i.e. 12 for 3/4, etc.) There are also some creative uses for this, such as cross-keying a gate with an odd numbered pattern for some fun polyrhythms.

The 'dyn' control on the lower left controls the dynamic variation between accented and non-accented hits. The 'thru' control controls the amount of signal passed thru the plugin; it defaults to none.

Note that Metronome will NOT track tempo map changes; this is not easily facilitated with the API.

This plugin is freeware. Enjoy!