Wow, if you can get MG3 Hex to do auto string tune like my ATG-1. l then I could get rid of that behemoth. I would miss the great acoustic models it has, but I’ve become addicted to playing a guitar that is always perfectly in tune all the way up the neck. If I change string gauges I don’t really have to worry about adjusting the bridge intonation, the ATG-1 will keeps me in tune.
PLEASE make this a reality! 
I would echo this. Some matrix to alternate tune the strings would be wonderful.
You can do it with string filter and then a transpose but as we only have 3 chains it’s currently limited.
Looking further afield per string modulation and other alterations beyond transposition are positively mind blowing.
I do not know if 6 chains are possible — some GUI rewrite and organisation would be needed as a minimum? But this would open up huge possibilities.
I am aware that many people here in the forum want to run MG3Hex in standalone mode and want as many routing options as possible.
But if I send the Hex PU signals to a DAW via e.g. SY-1000 or GM-800, I already have countless options. The raw signals of each individual string can be sent to different instances of MG3 VST. With macros (send on/off) you can enable or disable strings or entire MIDI instrument tracks (mute/unmute). You can host other VSTs in MG3 or use the MIDI output to feed instrument tracks. The possibilities are already “endless”. For the MIDI tracks you can alter the pitch etc. also via CC controlled footswitch.
On top of it you can run MG3Hex parallel in standalone mode and either use the network tracker or the Hex tracker output as input in the DAW.
It’s pure fun to experiment with MG3 and MG3Hex!
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You are correct, for the past few weeks that’s how I used MG3 to do split string.
The new 3.0.53 update with midi channel per string make setting up so much easier and also reduces strain on computer running less instances of MG3.
Also running ample VSTi inside MG3 gives max. reduced latency which does seem a little more responsive.
The convenience of having it under one MG3 hood would be really useful and time saving.
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I fully agree to that!
@jamo i’m having trouble registering mg3hex on a second system.
i input my email address and then mg3 asks for the code. it doesn’t like the code which worked on the first system and the site isn’t emailing me another. this happens with both standalone and vst.
It will send you a new code for the new machine. You cant use the previous code from the old machine.
i’ve tried a few more times. also allowed mg3 to have internet access via the firewall.
there’s nothing in my spam folder. i suspect the request for the code is not getting through to your server.
i’m very sorry, it was the wrong email address. all is good.
Instructions unclear. I have to pay USD 150 to use the beta test guitar hex? I’m actually be interested in the cello tracker. I have a 4-string bass with piezo pickups on each bridge.
you can use the hex beta without purchasing, but it pops up a reminder which pauses output until you click on it.
you might be interested in the piccolo bass technique described elsewhere on the forum. it reduces latency by using lighter gauge strings tuned up an octave.
I am really hoping to use MG3HEX as a standalone app in my live rig, but I also need the Open tunings. Your work around is a great idea! and I second your suggestion for a 1 string per channel option in MG3HEX, or 6 chains using filters and transpose. I really don’t want to have to open a DAW to achieve this. Another thought, the current ReTune Module does micro tunings up to 1/2 step in either direction, perhaps it could be modified to create open tunings. Setting up altered tunings in Triple Play, GR-55, AXON was always easy, hopefully we’ll see it in the next update 
Long time MG2 user here, I must be an idiot because I can’t get it to work. From what I read the hex only works standalone and the standard does work as a plugin…? I’m trying to test MG3 Hex as a standalone with Fishman TP wireless and cant seem to get any input. I confirmed that FTP is functioning, selected my interface as the In and OUT, selected Ch1-8 (Hex), but when I apply that channel 1-8 I still get “no hex input” and when checking back in settings it reverts back to “no hex input” on the channels.
Then I tried the standard/mag pickup MG3 as a plugin in my Host (Cantabile), MG3 does recognize the input and appears to function, but there’s no midi output from MG3. Oddly I get audio output from MG3 though. Any ideas are appreciated!
In the meantime MG3Hex also works as plugin but I’m afraid that neither standalone nor VST will work with the Fishman TP. I don’t see how MG3 should get the wifi input signals.
To your second question it would be good to have some more information. I’m sure that there is a solution.
The fishman TP only sends out midi not audio.
You need six audio channels not midi.
Thanks for the reply. It won’t feel good in the wallet, but eventually I will do something like that. I appreciate the advice and will do that. I have as yet to hear a reply from Fishman’s customer support. Besides the Roland products, there is a hexaphonic system, and I read an interesting article on Hack-a-Day Optical Guitar Pickup Works With Nylon Strings | Hackaday. After reading the Hack-a-Day article, it obviously isn’t ready for prime time. I have perused two other ideas along those lines. Both by EE students and didn’t develop any further (sort of like the dizzying flavors of Linux).
Personally I felt Midi Guitar tracked better than the Fishman in general (once I cleaned up my playing a bit) and it definitely on monophonic on a single string.
I will give it a try.
Boscovec
I meant buying a GK pickup. Roland has had the system for years and it is quite mature. It won’t hurt at all to download and try the beta.
Just to clarify my previous post a tad.
Boscovec
Yet another question. Is there a single board computer configuration that could handle Midi Guitar? I’m not asking for recommendation, just a set of specs. I am not thinking about something similar to a Raspberry Pi in horsepower. I’m contemplating it as a single purpose computer and making sure I well exceed the specs to avoid taxing the CPU or running short of memory, etc. Kind of like using a 1 amp on a power supply when you could get by 300-500 ma to avoid even the mildest taxing of the power supply.
Boscovec
I recently outfitted one of my guitars so I can try the HEX.
I got a GK-3
I built a break out cable
And I got a Scarlett 18i20, the now discontinued 3rd generation can be had at a very good price. (I ordered mine from Thomann shipped to the US)
Thanks for the tip. Will look into the GK and the interface.
Boscovec