> Interesting that you should point this out. Looking over the
General MIDI specifications, I see that the MMA lists CC#1 as "Mod
Wheel (course)," while reserving CC#33 for "Mod Wheel (fine)." This
allows for a 14-bit mod wheel, but it requires five bytes (using
running status) rather than three. There are similar locations for
some of the other common functions like volume, pan, and the data
slider. Obviously, the MMA gave some thought to reaching outside
MIDI's limitations, but no manufacturers I'm aware of followed suit.
Bruce:
This is really interesting information you are sharing. I am
concluding from what you are saying that if I patch the mod wheel to
cc33 and use that to control a parameter, I MIGHT get better
resolution. (I realize it depends on the mechanics of the controller
and the interpretation by the model as well.) I gotta look into this.
You couldn't point me to a list of cc's with 5 bytes could you? Is
there an MMA website with a data list or discussion of resolution?
I've been using the pitch wheel for fine modulation of complex stuff
like FM depth (where a millimeter can mean a radical change) and
groaning about it, since I'd rather use it for pitch. But if I can
get better granularity out of the other controllers (expecially the
ribbon) it would solve a bunch of problems for me.
Thanks,
Jerry