How to fix time division? (Reaper)
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I’m trying to import a MID, and this is the log I get in Magma.
Magma: C3 Roks Edition v2 .1.7
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Build started at 8:39 PM.
Bypassing Nemo’s MIDI Validator based on your settings
You can enable the MIDI Validator under Options -> ADVANCED SETTINGS
Loading MagmaCompilerC3 executable…
Nemo’s MIDI AutoGen process started at 2/1/2014 8:39:44 PM
Nemo’s MIDI AutoGen process completed at 2/1/2014 8:39:45 PM
Reading the archive
SystemInit Params: C:Program Files (x86)Harmonix Music SystemsMagma v2MagmaCompilerC3.exe -have_lock C:UserszsmithDownloadsK – JWFMThe Killers – Jenny Was A Friend of Minejennywasafriendofmine.rbproj C:UserszsmithDownloadsK – JWFMThe Killers – Jenny Was A Friend of Minejennywasafriendofmine.rba -mutex HMX_Magma_15211215721424052595
Project Compiler: Reading project ‘C:UserszsmithDownloadsK – JWFMThe Killers – Jenny Was A Friend of Minejennywasafriendofmine.rbproj’…
Project Compiler: Entering Phase 1 of 5…
Metadata Compiler: Starting…
Metadata Compiler: Done.
Project Compiler: Entering Phase 2 of 5…
MIDI Compiler: Starting…
ERROR: MIDI Compiler: (MIDI FILE): Time division must be 480 ticks per quarter; this file is 100 ticks per quarter
MIDI Compiler: Done.
ERROR: Project Compiler: Midi compiler failed.
RBA Build ended at 8:39 PM.
It looks like there was an error creating the RBA file.
Stopping here…
How do I fix the time division for the notes?
1) Use C3 template (to this day I have no idea how any other template or no template at all wind up being used for this kind of work.
2) For previously started projects, like this one, Options > Preferences > MIDI, and set there 480 ticks.
I ran into that exact MIDI issue once — it’s usually caused by mismatched time divisions in your DAW export settings. After a couple of failed attempts fixing it, I decided to take a break and cool off at ivybet. Just playing a few rounds there helped me reset and come back with a clearer head. Funny enough, once I did, I realized I could re-export the MIDI at 480 ticks per quarter and everything compiled perfectly. Sometimes stepping away and switching focus really helps you spot simple fixes you miss when you’re frustrated.
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