Modartt user forum - Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

Re: Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-12T05:28:12Z

I'm glad it worked:)

Re: Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-12T03:20:38Z

Snowpine wrote:

By default in standalone mode, Pianoteq prevents Windows turning off the screen when your system goes into sleep.
And Modartt provide a command-line parameter so that it can let the screen be turned off.
It is --do-not-block-screensaver, you can simply add this words to the shortcut properties on desktop.
1. Probably you have Pianoteq icon on the desktop, right-click on it, then click Properties.
2. Shortcut tab will be opened, and you will see Target box where the address of Pianoteq 8.exe is written.
3. Add --do-not-block-screensaver at the end of the address. A blank space should be between address and the parameter.

Thank you Snowpine. You're the best

Re: Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-12T03:09:07Z

By default in standalone mode, Pianoteq prevents Windows turning off the screen when your system goes into sleep.
And Modartt provide a command-line parameter so that it can let the screen be turned off.

It is --do-not-block-screensaver, you can simply add this words to the shortcut properties on desktop.

1. Probably you have Pianoteq icon on the desktop, right-click on it, then click Properties.
2. Shortcut tab will be opened, and you will see Target box where the address of Pianoteq 8.exe is written.
3. Add --do-not-block-screensaver at the end of the address. A blank space should be between address and the parameter.

Re: Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-11T17:11:03Z

wonner wrote:

First, welcome to the forum!
It would help to know which operating system are you on?
I tested this on my Mac running Sonoma and midi input does not wake the display or deactivate the screensaver.

Thanks so much wonner. I am on windows 11 and it keeps my PC screen turning on while playing. Something about the midi is triggering the display.

Re: Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-11T14:29:38Z

First, welcome to the forum!

It would help to know which operating system are you on?

I tested this on my Mac running Sonoma and midi input does not wake the display or deactivate the screensaver.

Can I run pianoteq without waking the screen of my PC constantly?

2024-04-11T00:33:36Z

Hi, all. Is it at all possible to prevent pianoteq from constantly waking my screen? I suppose one workaround is to run it in a Daw that isn't so sensitive to midi events. Does anyone have a simpler fix?