[Q] same MIDI IN device for multiple plugin instances

[infantilo1]

Hi,
sorry, maybe thats an noob question, but i'm stuck on the following problem:

i've done an vst plugin that uses an midi input by using an midi in selector; and it works great.
BUT if i now start another instance of the same plugin in my vst host, i'm getting the message that the midi in device is already in use. But i'd need several instances of the plugin listening to the same midi input.
Is this possible???

Thanks for advice!

[kortezzzz]

I believe its not possible. Once you set your plugin's midi input internally (in the plugin by using the midi in primitive), other opened copies wouldn't be allowed to use it simultaneously. The only way is to let your DAW manage the inputs routing: open one copy of your app and set it as a target in few midi channels. Then, set each of your midi devices in each of those midi channels as you like. Do the same thing with the other opened copies of the app. The number of the opened channels would increase, but at least you would be able to control all the opened copies simultaneously with all of your midi devices as you desire.

[infantilo1]

HI and thx for reply,
but will i have to replace the midi input select node within the plugin with an simple Module input (midi)????

[kortezzzz]

Yes. That's exactly what you have to do. Leave the midi input as is and do the whole input management in the DAW.