[sdiy] MIDI inc/dec program

[Tom Wiltshire]

On 29 Jul 2009, at 11:19, Florian Anwander wrote:

> Hi Tom
>
>> Ok, thanks everyone. It looks like I can't do it without using a  
>> program number. I've tried CCs 96 &97 and I can't make them change  
>> the program.
> Which device do you want to control?

Ideally, "any of 'em" - after all, isn't that the point of MIDI?

Specifically, I'm testing this thing with a Roland SoundCanvas SC-155  
desktop module. The MIDI details in the back of the manual suggest  
that it can't be done. It will accept Data Inc/Dec after setting a  
RPN or NRPN, but unfortunately "Program" isn't one of the parameters  
on offer - only filter cutoff, resonance, env settings, etc.

The Sysex implementation is pretty sketchy, and seems to mainly be  
geared to storing the settings in sequencer. I can't see anything  
about program inc/dec.

Pity, it was a nice idea. What else could I usefully use my  
footswitches for? Has anyone got any good ideas?

T.