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Subject: Re: [AN1x] knobs of effects

From: "Jerry Aiyathurai" <tuskerfort@...>
Date: 2002-09-25

> I wanted to limit the Depth range to a value of
> 32 to restrict the amount of change to a series of values that
> would be realistically found on an organ as opposed to a synth.
> Unfortunately the Ctrl Matrix permits the PEG Depth value to be
> set only to Direct. While this clearly is not a show stopper, IMO
it
> defeats the point of having a scalable value to begin with!

The AN's Modulation Matrix does rule. And I agree this is a serious
issue with it. The Andromeda (and some other Alesis synths) have a
feature called a tracking generator ro address this issue. It's
essentially a line on an X-Y graph showing how values of modulation
data from a controller like a knob (input) will be sent (output) to
the modulated parameter. This allows you to redefine the input and
output relationships of the modulation sources. So you can even draw
non-linear curves or specify ranges by engaging this device. If you
just wanted a linear relationship you would draw a 45 degree line
ascending.

This sort of feature would do wonders for the felxiblity of Yamaha's
Free EG's as well as the Mod Matrix.

Cheers,

Jerry