I'm trying to use PD as a general soft synth/sampler that is controlled by software midi sequencers, but unfortunately PD keeps missing notes.

I open PD with the -jack and -alsamidi command line options and connect it to the sequencer over jack. I've tried using both Tuxguitar and Ardour as the external midi sequencer, but in both cases only about 80% of notes make it into PD.

Has anyone else experienced an issue like this?

Hi

Try a2jmidid to get jack midi, might be better.

vhm

Thanks for your reply. I've tried a2jmidid, and unfortunately it doesn't help.

I am, too, very unsatisfied with MIDI timing and stability in PD. It is my major concern and major argument for purchasing Max. I have not decided yet, though, as I still hope there is something that could be done in order to fix MIDI in/out behaviour in PD.

What OS are you using? My issues are on Ubuntu Studio 14.04.

My issues are on Win7 Home Premium SP1.

Guys, I would suggest you to contact the developers to ask about this problem in the mailing list to see if they have any tips on how to solve/improve this situation: http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list

Cheers,
Gilberto