Multiple instances

Because Helgobox is implemented as an instrument plug-in, you can add multiple instances of it. That also means you can have multiple Playtime matrices in the same project.

How to do it

Assuming you have one Playtime instance already, here’s how you add another one:

  1. Right-click REAPER’s track control panel and choose Insert virtual instrument on new track…​

  2. Double-click instrument plug-in "VSTi: Helgobox - ReaLearn & Playtime (Helgoboss)"

  3. In the Helgobox plug-in window, press Menu  Show app

  4. In the Helgobox app window, press the Playtime button in the Navigation bar on the left.

  5. Press the button Create a Playtime Matrix

That’s it! You now have a second Matrix in the project, that runs independently of the first one.

Currently, the only way to open that second matrix is to open the plug-in window of that second Helgobox instance and press Menu  Show app. In the future, a separate REAPER action is planned, to make that step easier.

Why?

Up to you!

I’m keen to hear if and how you use this possibility. Let me know on my YouTube channel, on GitHub discussions, on the REAPER forum or via info@helgoboss.org :)