Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth is missing

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yardenc
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Post by yardenc » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:13 pm

Hi guys!

I use only the very basic sounds in Sibelius since I don't need much more (arranging for acappella, always using Voice Oohs).
And I'm really lost.
A couple of days ago I had to uninstall and reinstall my audio interface driver (Focusrite 2i2) and ever since - my Sibelius has no playback devices, not even Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth.

I'm attaching the screenshot of the audio configuration.

I already tried:
1. Repairing Sibelius installation
2. Uninstalling and reinstalling my audio interface again
3. banging my head against the keyboard

Nothing helps!
Please show me the light!

Your frustrated friend,
Yarden
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bobp
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Post by bobp » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:56 am

1. Did you select the ASIO Setup button and reconfigure the driver for Sibelius.

2. Do you really need ASIO to run GM? Unless you are using a keyboard through the Focusrite?
Bob Porter
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MikeLyons
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Post by MikeLyons » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:49 am

Have you had any error messages like MMSYSTEM error?

You cannot use ASIO with GM Basic. Choose another driver for the card - MME or DS.
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yardenc
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Post by yardenc » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:52 am

Hi guys!

Thanks for your help!
Eventually I ran out of patience and had my system restored and that fixed it.
Before I did that I *did* try to change the interface to all other options and it didn't bring my GM back. I did not get any error messages.
Right now the interface is set to "Primary Sound Driver"... I can't remember if it's the one that I tried before, but oh well :)

Thanks again!

bobp
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Post by bobp » Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:33 pm

Thanks for posting what worked for you. It occurs to me that I should have asked you why you had to uninstall the driver to begin with.
Glad things are working.
Bob Porter
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andyg
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Post by andyg » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:43 pm

?? I replied to this one not long after it was posted! Said the same thing - ASIO driver and GM wavetable don't work together. Same solution - change driver. That should have worked.

No idea where the post went, as there's no mods or admin to remove it.

Anyway, glad to hear it's all sorted, even if I wasn't able to help! :)

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