Simple Divisi – Manual

What Is Simple Divisi?

Simple Divisi is a MIDI Effects plugin that sits inside your DAW and automatically routes incoming MIDI notes across up to six independent output channels. You play a chord or a melody on your keyboard — the plugin intelligently distributes those notes so that each channel sounds a different voice, just like a real orchestra section playing in divisi (divided).

Why Would I Use This?

• Orchestral writing: Play a chord on your keyboard and have it split across Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, and Bass — all on separate channels, each triggering its own instrument.
• Choir arrangement: A four-note chord automatically distributes to Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass channels.
• Live performance layering: Play one part with both hands and route different notes to different synth patches in real time.
• Melody tracking with legato: The plugin can follow a single melodic line and keep the same output channel active smoothly between notes.

How Is It Different From a Simple Splitter?

Most MIDI channel splitters divide by key range (keys below middle C go to one channel, above to another). Simple Divisi goes further:

• It distributes up to four simultaneous top voices across channels 1–4, sorted by pitch from highest to lowest.
• It buffers incoming chords for a configurable window so all the notes of a chord land simultaneously, not scattered across random channels.
• It has a legato engine that tracks voice continuity between notes, enabling smooth melodic phrasing.
• It remembers your presets, captures your MIDI output, and lets you drag the result straight into your DAW.

System Requirements

Note for Logic Pro users: Logic Pro natively supports MIDI FX plugins as Audio Unit instruments. Simple Divisi works best in Logic’s MIDI FX slot, placed before a multi-output instrument.

Note for Windows users: On Windows, when using the Standalone app you will need a third-party virtual MIDI driver such as LoopMIDI (free) to route MIDI output into your DAW. See Using the Standalone App for full instructions.

Using the Standalone App

Simple Divisi is available as a Standalone application in addition to the plugin formats. The Standalone app runs independently of any DAW and is useful for quick exploration, live use, or when you want to route its output directly to another application.

Opening MIDI Settings

Click the gear/cog icon (⚙) in the top-right area of the header bar to open the Audio & MIDI Settings dialog. Here you can:

• Select which MIDI input device the standalone app listens to.
• On Windows, set the MIDI output to a virtual port (see below).

Note: Simple Divisi is a MIDI-only processor — it does not produce audio. The audio output device and buffer size settings in this dialog have no effect on the plugin’s operation. Only the MIDI input and output settings are relevant.

Routing Standalone MIDI Output to Your DAW

The Standalone app sends its divisi-split MIDI out through a virtual MIDI port. How you connect this to your DAW depends on your operating system:

macOS — Built-in Virtual MIDI Port

On macOS, Simple Divisi automatically creates a virtual MIDI output port named “simple-divisi” (you may also see it listed as “Simple Divisi” in your DAW’s MIDI input list). No additional software is required.

Setup steps:

1. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone app.
2. In your DAW, open MIDI input preferences and enable the “simple-divisi” port.
3. Create a MIDI track in your DAW set to receive from that port.
4. Route each incoming channel to the appropriate instrument as usual.

Tip: The virtual port becomes available as soon as the Standalone app is running. If your DAW was open before you launched Simple Divisi, you may need to refresh its MIDI port list.

Windows — LoopMIDI Required

On Windows, the operating system does not provide a built-in mechanism for routing virtual MIDI between applications. You need a third-party virtual MIDI driver. The recommended free tool is LoopMIDI by Tobias Erichsen.

One-time setup:

1. Download and install LoopMIDI from https://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html.
2. Launch LoopMIDI. Click the + button at the bottom-left to create a new virtual port. Name it something recognizable, such as SimpleDivisiOut.
3. Leave LoopMIDI running in the background.

Per-session setup:

1. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone app.
2. Click ⚙ (Audio & MIDI Settings) and set the MIDI Output to the virtual port you created in LoopMIDI (e.g., SimpleDivisiOut).
3. In your DAW, enable that same LoopMIDI port as a MIDI input.
4. Create instrument tracks receiving on channels 1–6 from that port.

Note: LoopMIDI must be running before you start your DAW session. Most users set it to launch at Windows startup via its System Tray icon.

Loading the Plugin in Your DAW

Logic Pro

1. Create a Software Instrument track.
2. On the instrument track, click the MIDI FX slot (above the instrument in the Channel Strip).
3. Choose Audio Units > Novel Simple > Simple Divisi.
4. On the same track, load a multi-output instrument (e.g., Kontakt, Spitfire LABS, or any multi-channel sampler).
5. Route each instrument output to respond to MIDI channels 1–6.

Ableton Live

[!WARNING]
Internal MIDI Routing Limitation: Ableton Live has a fundamental architecture limitation where internal track-to-track MIDI routing merges all MIDI channel data onto Channel 1. Because of this, loading Simple Divisi as a VST3 plugin on one track and routing it internally to separate instrument tracks is not possible, as the individual channel assignments will be lost.

The Solution: Use the Standalone App

To preserve and route the discrete MIDI channels (1–6) generated by Simple Divisi, you must run the Standalone version of the application alongside Ableton Live and use a virtual MIDI connection.

On macOS:

1. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone application.
2. In Ableton Live, open Preferences > Link/MIDI and ensure the virtual MIDI port named “simple-divisi” (which is automatically created by the Standalone app) is enabled for Track input.
3. In Ableton Live, create up to 6 MIDI tracks, each loaded with the instrument you want to control (e.g., Violin I on track 1, Violin II on track 2, etc.).
4. For each instrument track, configure the input section in the In/Out (I/O) panel:

• Set MIDI From to “simple-divisi”.
• Set the channel dropdown below it to the specific MIDI channel for that track (e.g., Ch. 1 for Violin I, Ch. 2 for Violin II, up to Ch. 6).
• Set Monitor to In (or set to Auto and record-arm the track).

On Windows:

1. Download, install, and run LoopMIDI (or similar virtual MIDI cable software). Create a virtual port (e.g., named SimpleDivisiOut).
2. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone application. Click the gear icon (⚙) to open the settings and set the MIDI Output to your virtual port (SimpleDivisiOut).
3. In Ableton Live, open Preferences > Link/MIDI and enable your virtual MIDI port (SimpleDivisiOut) for Track input.
4. Create up to 6 MIDI tracks with your target instruments.
5. In the In/Out (I/O) panel of each track, set MIDI From to your virtual port (SimpleDivisiOut) and select the specific MIDI channel (e.g., Ch. 1 through Ch. 6) for that track.
6. Set Monitor to In (or set to Auto and record-arm the track).

FL Studio

[!WARNING]
Internal MIDI Routing Limitation: FL Studio’s default VST wrapper does not have a native channel filter for incoming VST MIDI notes. If you load Simple Divisi as a VST3 plugin and set its MIDI output port to match the input port of other instruments in the Channel Rack, all instruments will receive all notes from all channels, combining them.

The Solution: Use the Standalone App

To route and separate the discrete MIDI channels (1–6) generated by Simple Divisi, you must run the Standalone version of the application alongside FL Studio and use a virtual MIDI connection.

On macOS:

1. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone application.
2. In FL Studio, open Options > MIDI Settings and enable the virtual MIDI port named “simple-divisi” (which is automatically created by the Standalone app).
3. Add your target instrument plugins to the Channel Rack.
4. For each instrument, right-click its button in the Channel Rack, select “Receive notes from”, select “simple-divisi”, and choose the specific channel for that instrument (e.g., Channel 1 for Violin I, Channel 2 for Violin II, up to Channel 6).

On Windows:

1. Download, install, and run LoopMIDI (or similar virtual MIDI cable software). Create a virtual port (e.g., named SimpleDivisiOut).
2. Launch the Simple Divisi Standalone application. Click the gear icon (⚙) to open the settings and set the MIDI Output to your virtual port (SimpleDivisiOut).
3. In FL Studio, open Options > MIDI Settings and enable your virtual MIDI port (SimpleDivisiOut).
4. Add your target instrument plugins to the Channel Rack.
5. For each instrument, right-click its button in the Channel Rack, select “Receive notes from”, select your virtual port (SimpleDivisiOut), and choose the specific channel for that instrument (e.g., Channel 1 through Channel 6).

Reaper

Reaper’s flexible routing system allows Simple Divisi to work well as a VST3 instrument plugin. Because Reaper preserves all MIDI channel data when routing between tracks, you can use the VST3 version directly without needing the Standalone app.

Note: Simple Divisi is packaged as a VST3 Instrument (not a MIDI FX). It processes MIDI and passes the re-channeled MIDI output through — it produces no audio itself. Your instrument tracks downstream produce all audio.

Setup steps:

1. Create a new track and load Simple Divisi (VST3) as an instrument plugin on that track.
2. For each output channel you want to use (1–6), create a separate instrument track loaded with your target sample library or synth.
3. On each destination instrument track, click the Route button, then click Add new receive, and select the Simple Divisi track as the source.
4. In the receive settings for that track, set the MIDI channel field to the specific channel you want that instrument to respond to (e.g., Ch. 1 for Violin I, Ch. 2 for Violin II, up to Ch. 6). Set audio to None if you don’t need audio from the Simple Divisi track.
5. Arm each destination instrument track for MIDI monitoring (or set Record Monitoring to On) so that incoming MIDI is heard live.

Alternative — using MIDI Filter: In the receive settings for each destination track, Reaper lets you specify a MIDI source channel filter directly. Set the source to the Simple Divisi track and pick the specific channel (1–6) you want that track to receive.

Tip: You can also right-click the Simple Divisi plugin in the FX chain and choose “Build 16 channels of MIDI routing to this track” for Reaper to auto-generate the per-channel track structure. Delete the tracks you don’t need (channels 7–16) afterwards.

Understanding the Channel Layout

Simple Divisi always outputs on exactly six MIDI channels. Here is how they are organized:

Channel 1 ─── Highest note in the chord (Soprano / Violin I / Voice 1)
Channel 2 ─── Second highest note      (Alto / Violin II / Voice 2)
Channel 3 ─── Third highest note       (Tenor / Viola / Voice 3)
Channel 4 ─── Fourth highest note      (Bass / Cello high / Voice 4)
──────────────── Base Split Key ──────────────────────────────────────────
Channel 5 ─── Bass Part 1 (Cello)
Channel 6 ─── Bass Part 2 (Bass / Octave Down)

Notes above the Base Split Key go to Channels 1–4 (top voices).
Notes at or below the Base Split Key go to Channels 5–6 (bass voices).

Channel Colors

The piano visualizer uses these colors for easy identification:

Controls Reference

Max Top Voices

What it does: Sets the maximum number of simultaneous output channels used for notes above the Base Split Key.

Use case: Set to 1 if you want to track a single melodic line and route it to one instrument. Set to 4 for full SATB or orchestral divisi.

If you play more notes than your Max Top Voices setting allows, the extra notes are queued. When one of the active voices finishes, the queued note takes its slot automatically.

Base Split Key

What it does: Determines which notes go to the bass channels (5–6) vs. the top channels (1–4).

• Notes above the Base Split Key → Channels 1–4 (top voices)
• Notes at or below the Base Split Key → Channels 5–6 (bass voices)

How to change it: Turn the Base Split Key knob (labeled with a MIDI note name below it). The piano visualizer shows a colored marker on the current base split key so you can see it visually.

Note: The Base Split Key value is saved as part of every preset. The active value depends on which preset is loaded — there is no single global default.

Use case: For a piano + orchestra setup, set the base split key to roughly the bottom of the treble staff so low notes automatically go to bass instruments.

Low Part Mode

What it does: Controls how bass notes (those at or below the Base Split Key) are handled on Channels 5–6.

Octaver (Double): Channel 5 gets the bass note at its original pitch. Channel 6 gets the same note transposed one octave down (12 semitones). Only one bass note plays at a time. Great for doubling a bass line at the octave.

Divisi (2-Voice): Up to two different bass notes can play simultaneously on Channels 5 and 6. The plugin intelligently assigns them with the higher note always on Channel 5 and the lower note on Channel 6. This is the default and works well for most orchestral writing.

Chord Wait

What it does: After the very first note arrives on a silent engine, the plugin waits this many milliseconds before routing notes to channels. This allows all notes of a chord to arrive before the engine distributes them.

Default: 50ms

Why it matters: When you play a chord, your fingers don’t strike all keys at the exact same millisecond. Without a wait window, the first note you press would grab Channel 1, the second would grab Channel 2, etc. — scrambling the voicing. With a 50ms window, the engine collects all the notes of your chord and then sorts them correctly (highest to Channel 1, etc.).

Legato Style

What it does: Controls how the plugin handles melodic transitions between notes.

Disabled: Every incoming note triggers a new channel assignment immediately, regardless of what was playing before.

Channel 1 Only (default): When exactly one top-voice channel is playing (melody mode), the plugin uses a grace delay to allow the previous note to release before assigning the new note. This creates smooth, legato-style phrasing on the leading melodic voice.

All Channels: Legato grace logic applies to all top and bass voices. Every voice gets smooth transitions.

Recommendation: Start with Channel 1 Only for melodic work. Use All Channels when writing passages where every voice should move legato.

Leg Grace

What it does: Sets the length of the grace window used by the legato engine. This is the time (in milliseconds) the plugin waits before committing a new note to a channel.

The current value is shown on the knob and depends on the loaded preset — it changes when you switch presets.

During this grace window:

• If you release the previous note before the grace expires → the new note inherits the same channel seamlessly (true legato, no gap, no stutter).
• If the grace window expires before you release → the new note gets its own channel.
• If you release the new note before it plays → it is cancelled entirely (finger slips are not heard).

Leg Overlap

What it does: When a note is being replaced by a new note (queue pop or legato transition), the old note is held for this many milliseconds after the new note starts, creating a brief crossfade-like leg overlap.

Default: 30ms

Channel Octave Transpose

What it does: Applies an independent octave shift to each of the six output MIDI channels. Each channel can be shifted independently from −4 to +4 octaves (in whole-octave steps, i.e., ±12–48 semitones).

The control appears in the Channel Octave Transpose card on the right side of the main interface. Each channel row shows:

• A colored left border matching the channel’s piano-visualizer color.
• A channel label (CH 1 through CH 6).
• A value field with − / + buttons and a direct text entry box (accepts +2, -1, etc.).

Use cases:

• Shift Channel 6 up +1 octave if your bass instrument sounds an octave lower than written.
• Drop Channel 5 down −1 octave to add a true double-bass part without touching your MIDI keyboard range.
• Use +1 on Channels 1–2 to push the top voices into a higher register while keeping the bass grounded.

Preset saving: Channel Octave Transpose values are saved as part of every preset. Loading a preset restores all six channel offsets to the values that were active when the preset was saved. If a preset was saved before this feature was added, all channel offsets will default to 0 when loaded.

The Piano Visualizer

The piano visualizer shows the current state of all 6 MIDI output channels in real time.

Reading the Visualizer

• Keys highlighted in channel colors (rose, orange, amber, emerald, sky, violet) show which notes are currently active and on which channel.
• A vertical colored marker on one key shows the current Base Split Key position.
• The keyboard is scrollable — drag left or right to see the full 128-note range.

Playing Notes from the Visualizer

You can click keys on the piano visualizer to trigger notes directly — the clicked note is processed through the engine exactly as if you played it on a MIDI keyboard. This is useful for testing your setup without a connected instrument.

Note-on fires on mouse press; note-off fires on mouse release.

Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel & Expression

On the right side of the piano visualizer there are three draggable controls:

Pitch Bend (left vertical strip)

• Drag up to bend pitches up; drag down to bend pitches down.
• Releasing the control automatically resets it to center (no pitch bend).
• The pitch bend message is sent to all 6 output channels simultaneously.

Mod Wheel (center vertical strip)

• Drag up for maximum modulation; drag down for none.
• Unlike pitch bend, the mod wheel holds its position when you release.
• The modulation CC is sent to all 6 output channels simultaneously.

Expression (right vertical strip)

• Drag up for maximum expression (CC 11); drag down for none.
• Like the mod wheel, the expression control holds its position when you release.
• Expression (CC 11) is sent to all 6 output channels simultaneously.
• Useful for controlling the volume envelope of sustained instruments (strings, pads) in real time without affecting the global volume level.

Preset Management

Presets save the complete state of all engine controls — including Max Top Voices, Base Split Key, Low Part Mode, Chord Wait, Legato Style, Leg Grace, Leg Overlap, and all six Channel Octave Transpose values — so you can recall a complete setup instantly.

Browsing Presets

Click the preset name in the header bar to open the Preset Browser. The browser shows all your saved presets plus the factory presets. Use the search bar to filter by name.

Loading a Preset

Click any preset in the browser list. The plugin immediately applies the settings.

Saving a Preset

1. Adjust controls to the settings you want.
2. Click Save (next to the preset name in the header).
3. Type a name and confirm. Your preset is saved.

To overwrite an existing preset, save with the exact same name.

Setting a Default Preset

Right-click any preset in the browser and choose Set as Default. The default preset is loaded automatically when you open the plugin or create a new DAW session.

Deleting a Preset

Select the preset in the browser and click the Delete (trash icon) button. Factory presets cannot be deleted.

Importing & Exporting Presets

• Export All: Opens a file dialog to save all your presets as a single .json bundle file. Use this to share presets or back them up.
• Import: Opens a file dialog to load a .json bundle. Imported presets are added alongside existing ones (duplicates are skipped).

Factory Reset

The Factory Reset button restores the seventeen built-in factory presets. Your own custom presets are backed up automatically before the reset occurs — you will not lose them.

Factory Presets

For the full list of all seventeen factory presets with parameter details, see the Presets Manual.

Recording & Exporting MIDI

Simple Divisi can record its MIDI output and let you bring it directly into your DAW arrangement.

Capturing MIDI

1. Click CAPTURE MIDI in the footer. The button turns red and the engine begins recording all output notes.
2. Play your part normally through the plugin.
3. Click CAPTURE MIDI again to stop.

The recording captures all six channels of output.

Note: Starting a new capture automatically clears any previous recording. There is no separate clear step — just click CAPTURE MIDI again whenever you want to record a fresh take.

Dragging MIDI into Your DAW

After recording, the DRAG MIDI button becomes active.

1. Mouse-press and hold DRAG MIDI.
2. While holding, drag your cursor onto a track in your DAW.
3. The DAW imports a 6-track MIDI file, one track per output channel.

Tip: After importing the 6-track MIDI file into your DAW, you can assign each track to its respective instrument and edit the voicing further as regular MIDI clips.

The Panic Button

The Panic button (in the header) immediately sends an “All Notes Off” command on all six output channels and clears the plugin’s internal state.

Use this if notes get stuck — a common issue when a MIDI session is interrupted or a note-off message is missed.

Appearance & Accessibility Options

Dark / Light Theme

Click the moon/sun icon (☾/☀) in the header bar to toggle between dark and light themes. Your preference is stored in localStorage and persists across sessions.

• Dark mode (default): Deep navy/indigo background, ideal for low-light studio environments.
• Light mode: Clean white background, useful on high-ambient-light setups or for screenshot readability.

Tooltips

Click the ? icon in the header bar to toggle contextual tooltips. When enabled, hovering over any knob, toggle, or control reveals a brief description of what that parameter does. Recommended while learning; disable once you are fluent.

Audio & MIDI Settings (Standalone only)

In Standalone mode, a ⚙ (settings cog) button appears in the header bar next to the theme toggle. Clicking it opens the system Audio & MIDI Settings dialog where you can:

• Choose your audio output device, sample rate, and buffer size.
• Select the MIDI input device the standalone app listens on.

This button is only visible and functional in the Standalone app — it has no effect in the plugin versions (AU/VST3) since the DAW controls audio routing.

UI Scaling

In the About & Settings panel (gear icon in the header, or click the plugin logo), you can change the plugin window size:

Higher scaling is useful on high-resolution displays (Retina, 4K). Your choice is saved and applied when the plugin window is reopened.

Checking for Updates

The About & Settings panel includes a built-in update checker.

• Automatic check: When the plugin loads, it silently checks for a newer version in the background.
• Manual check: In the About panel, click Check for Updates (visible when you are already on the latest version). The button shows a spinner while checking, then confirms “Up to Date ✓” for a few seconds.
• Update available: If a newer version is found, an “Update Available (vX.Y)” banner appears both in the About panel and in the main header bar. Click Get it to open the download page in your browser. You can also dismiss the banner with ✕ to be reminded next time the plugin loads.

Your current version number is shown in the About panel next to the plugin logo.

Licensing & Activation

Trial Period

When you first install Simple Divisi, a 14-day free trial begins automatically. No account needed, no credit card required. The plugin is fully functional during the trial.

A Demo Mode badge in the header shows how many trial days remain (e.g., “Demo Mode — 10 days left”).

Purchasing a License

Visit the product page to purchase a license. You will receive an email address and a license key by email after purchase.

Activating Your License

1. Click the gear icon (⚙) in the header (or click the plugin logo) to open the About & Settings panel.
2. Scroll to the License section.
3. Enter your email and license key in the fields.
4. Click Activate.

Activation requires an internet connection. The plugin verifies your license with the server and stores a secure local credential. After activation, you can use the plugin offline for up to 30 days before the next validation.

After Activation

The header badge changes from “Demo Mode” to “Licensed”. You will not need to reactivate unless you move to a new computer or deactivate.

Deactivating (Moving to a New Computer)

1. Open the About & Settings panel (gear icon) > License.
2. Click Deactivate.
3. Your activation is released on the server. You can now activate on a different machine.

Offline Use

Once activated, the plugin works offline for up to 30 days without contacting the license server. If you stay offline longer than 23 days, the plugin will show a gentle reminder to reconnect and revalidate. Simply opening the plugin while connected to the internet triggers automatic silent revalidation.

Trial Expired

If your 14-day trial expires and you have not yet purchased, the plugin will show an expired notice and the About & Settings panel will open automatically and remain locked open until you activate a license. You can still review the interface and enter your purchased license key to activate fully.

Practical Use-Case Walkthroughs

Walkthrough 1: Orchestral String Divisi (5 Parts)

Goal: Play a chord and have it split across Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, and Bass — each on its own channel.

Setup:

1. Load the Default Split preset (or set Max Top Voices = 4, Low Part Mode = Divisi, Base Split Key = F#2).
2. Route Channels 1–4 to four separate string ensemble patches (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello).
3. Route Channel 5 to a second Cello patch and Channel 6 to a Bass patch.
4. Set Chord Wait to 50ms.

Play: Hold a 5–6 note chord. The top four notes (above F#2) distribute to Channels 1–4 from highest to lowest. The remaining lower note(s) go to Channels 5–6.

Walkthrough 2: SATB Choir with Legato Soprano

Goal: Play chords for an SATB choir where the soprano line has smooth legato transitions between phrases.

Setup:

1. Set Max Top Voices = 4, Low Part Mode = Divisi.
2. Set Legato Style = Channel 1 Only.
3. Set Leg Grace = 50ms, Leg Overlap = 40ms.
4. Route Channel 1 to Soprano, Channels 2–4 to Alto/Tenor/Bass voice patches.

Play: As you move from chord to chord, the highest note (Channel 1 / Soprano) transitions smoothly because the legato engine waits for your key-release before moving the voice. The other channels update immediately.

Walkthrough 3: Single-Voice Melody with Octave Doubling

Goal: Play a melody with the left hand doubled an octave lower.

Setup:

1. Load the Legato Soloist preset.
2. Change Low Part Mode to Octaver.
3. Route Channel 1 to your melody instrument (e.g., solo violin).
4. Route Channels 5–6 to your bass instrument (e.g., cello + bass).

Play: The highest note (right-hand melody) plays on Channel 1. When you also play a bass note with your left hand, it sounds on Channel 5 at its original pitch and on Channel 6 an octave below.

Walkthrough 4: Capturing & Editing a Divisi Arrangement

Goal: Play a passage once and capture the divided MIDI for further editing in your DAW.

Setup:

1. Configure the plugin for your desired voicing (see Walkthrough 1 or 2).
2. Click CAPTURE MIDI to start recording.

Play: Perform your passage.

Export:

1. Click CAPTURE MIDI again to stop.
2. Press and hold DRAG MIDI, then drag onto your DAW arrangement.
3. The DAW imports a 6-track MIDI file. Assign each track to its instrument.
4. Edit individual voice lines as needed.

Troubleshooting

Notes Are Stuck On (Not Releasing)

Cause: A MIDI note-off message was lost (e.g., DAW stopped during playback).
Fix: Press the Panic button in the header.

Chords Are Being Distributed Incorrectly (Scrambled Voicing)

Cause: Chord Wait is too short — notes are arriving after the distribution window closes.
Fix: Increase Chord Wait to 60–80ms. This gives more time for all chord notes to arrive before routing.

I Hear Legato Clicks or Stutters

Cause: The grace window may be too short for your playing speed or instrument.
Fix: Increase Leg Grace (try 50–80ms). Also try increasing Leg Overlap to smooth out the transition.

The Plugin Window Is Too Small on My Retina Display

Fix: Open the About & Settings panel (⚙) and change the UI scale to 125% or 150%.

I Can’t Hear Any Output

Cause 1: The plugin MIDI output channels are not routed to any instruments in your DAW.
Fix: Check your DAW’s MIDI routing. Channels 1–6 from the plugin must reach instruments that are set to respond to those respective channels.

Cause 2: Panic may have silenced notes.
Fix: Play a new note and check that the piano visualizer shows a colored highlight.

Standalone App — No MIDI Output Reaching My DAW (macOS)

Cause: The virtual MIDI port simple-divisi may not be visible yet if the DAW was launched before Simple Divisi.
Fix: Refresh your DAW’s MIDI port list (in Logic Pro: Preferences > MIDI > Inputs, then click Rescan; in Ableton: Preferences > Link/MIDI, toggle the port off and on). The port will appear once the Standalone app is running.

Standalone App — No MIDI Output Reaching My DAW (Windows)

Cause: Windows has no built-in virtual MIDI routing. LoopMIDI (or an equivalent) must be installed and running.
Fix:

1. Download and install LoopMIDI from tobias-erichsen.de.
2. Create a virtual port in LoopMIDI (e.g., SimpleDivisiOut).
3. In Simple Divisi Standalone, click ⚙ and set the MIDI Output to that port.
4. In your DAW, enable the same LoopMIDI port as a MIDI input source.

Channel Octave Transpose — Notes Sound in the Wrong Octave After Loading a Preset

Cause: You may have loaded an older preset that was saved before the Channel Octave Transpose feature was added. In that case all six channel offsets default to 0.
Fix: Adjust the Channel Octave Transpose controls as desired, then re-save the preset with the same name to store the new offsets.

The Piano Visualizer Is Not Responding

Cause: The DAW may have paused the plugin UI.
Fix: Click anywhere on the plugin interface to bring it into focus. In Logic Pro, ensure the MIDI FX slot is visible and not minimized.

A License Key Is Not Being Accepted

Check:

• Make sure you are entering the email address used at purchase (not a different address).
• Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after the key.
• Confirm your internet connection is active during activation.
• If you purchased recently, the server may need a few minutes — try again.

The Trial Has Expired — Can I Still Activate?

Yes. Even after the trial expires, the Settings > License panel remains available. Enter your purchased license key to activate fully.

Getting Help & Support

• Documentation & FAQs: Visit the product page at novelsimple.com
• Email Support: Use the contact form in the Settings panel (click ⚙ > Help & Support) or email [email protected]
• Bug Reports: Please include your macOS version, DAW name/version, and a description of what happened

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