Problem setting up and synchronizing 1 to 2 instances

[moon1356]

Hello to all. This is what I am trying to do for a live show:

I want to create 1 to 2 instances that will be synchronized to the main instance.

What I have done is create a show set list that are consecutive rackspaces; they are copied in each instance. Not the actual rack spaces with all content but as place holders. The idea is I want to go from rackspace to rackspace with the content divided between the instances to conserve CPU resources. I have already seen the videos about OSC but encountered this error message.

Please advise. any help is much appreciated.

Bob

[edm11]

The message gives you the information.
Have you tried changing the listening port number in this instance?

[moon1356]

Thanks for your response. I am new to this OSC function, how do I change the listening port number?

[npudar]

If you want rackspace sync: Sync Instances - new 4.7 feature - #5 by npudar

Short instructions:

How To Sync Gig Performer Instances Via OSC (No Code)(Feature Reveal)

[moon1356]

Ok, I have seen this video before. My question: Do I just change one digit of the listening port in the additional instance? As it is now the digits are the same.

[npudar]

This works on Windows 11.

Main instance + two instances. See the configuration and ports.

[moon1356]

Does it work for Mac? I’m on Mac OS 15.1 Sequoia

[npudar]

Yes, it should work

[moon1356]

ok, I noticed the Gig Performer IP address is blank for all instances. So I just delete all digits in all instances?

[moon1356]

Here are 2 screenshots of the 2 instances: I could not delete digits in the Gig Performer IP address.

[npudar]

On my screenshot, I masked my IP address (with a black rectangle).

Yes, there should be a real IP address. Your address is OK.

[moon1356]

ok, I’m still not getting the sync of both instances ie… when I advance Rackspaces in the main instance. it does not advance the rackspace in the other instance. Is there a button I press to implement these changes in the OSC window? I couldn’t find one so I just closed the windows. Please advise.

[npudar]

That is because your ports are all different

Can you try with ports 6000 etc. but exactly as indicated in my screenshot?

Note which port goes to which place.

[moon1356]

Wow, it finally works. thank you npudar. While I have you here, as a rule of thumb is it better to create more instances for cpu intensive rackspaces than to combine them in the extra instance I have currently? The only drawback is I have to many windows to see on a laptop screen during a show but would rather have that problem than having audio distortion. Appreciate your thoughts.

[npudar]

@moon1356

for cpu intensive rackspaces

If you are looking to reduce the CPU impact, take a look at this blog article: [blog] Clever ways to optimize your plugin usage

Having multiple instances is just one of the tactics and it works very well.