Hi
Quick question........
Dopes anybody know if the CS6X has the same sensitive aftertouch, or can
this be switched off on this model?
Thanks
David
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From: Jon [mailto:
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Sent: 15 August 2003 22:44
To:
AN1x-list@yahoogroups.comSubject: [AN1x] Re: Aftertouch is touchy !
--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, NYMO <nymo@t...> wrote:
> on 11/8/2003 6:40 PM, AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com at AN1x-
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> wrote:
>
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 12:18:50 -0000
> > From: "janhenkspeelmans" <jhspeelmans@h...>
> > Subject: After Touch
> >
> > Hello all, am I wrong in this? You can set AT in the Control Matrix
> > to parameters Off.
> > Greetings, Jan Henk.
> >
As already stated elsewhere in this thread - the Ctrl Matrix is used to
assign a
modulation 'Source' to a destination 'Param' and the 'Depth' value
serves as an offset
to the original value programed for the destination 'Param' under the
Knob Parameter
Groups. The Ctrl Matrix settings affect only the internal tone generator
and do not
appear at the MIDI Out port for the MIDI Tx channel. So, it's not so
much a case of
disbaling aftertouch to internal sounds but rather enabling aftertouch.
Under UTILITY/SETUP you are simply assinging MIDI CC's to the physical
controllers
(knobs 1-8, mod wheel, foot pedals, ribbon controller) on the AN1x.
Aftertouch is
part of the MIDI specification (just as Velocity, Note On, Note Off,
etc.) and can be
considered related to MIDI CCs - although it's not a MIDI CC in itself.
AT cannot be
disabled on the AN1x but it can be assigned to a 2nd controller using
the Ctrl Device
and Ctrl No. parameters but still there is no provision for scaling the
amount.
Assignments made under Ctrl Device and Ctrl No. appear at the MIDI Out
port for the
MIDI Tx channel AND also affect the internal tone generator if that
controller is
mapped under the Ctrl Matrix. This is beneficial for any number of uses.
Example:
assign 'Data Entry' to Knob 1 - when editing Delay settings this makes
short work of
scrolling through the large data range as opposed to using the rocker
button. The
data also appears at the MIDI Out port so you can make use of the same
function to
edit values on your MIDI sound modules or DAW software or whatever.
> >
> >
> >
>
> Hi there,
>
> As a reasonably newbie to the AN1x (but playing synths for 25
years)..this
> aftertouch is definitely a problem.
>
> The keyboard is FAR too sensitive (and I only have a very light
touch!).
>
This is entirely subjective but many agree with you.
> This is definitely a design fault... it maybe OK with a midi filter
into a
> software seq... but plugging into my MC 505 is a nightmare...all I do
is
> thin data all day and watch my memory get chewed :-(
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated !
>
Back in the late eighties/early nineties MIDI Patchbays were fairly
common but are
now less popular - replaced by multiport MIDI Interfaces for many users.
There were
models from Digital Music Corp (MX8) subsequently bought by Ensoniq
(KMX8 and
KMX16) and models from Kawai (MAV8) and probably others that I've
overlooked.
Many of these patchbays allowed for filtering of specific MIDI CCs -
including AT - by
MIDI port/ch. You can often find these items for auction on eBay at
relatively low
prices. Some of the early mulitport MIDI Interfaces from the likes of
Opcode (Studio 4
and Studio 5 for example) allowed for filtering to be programmed from
your
computer and retained in FlashROM for the MIDI Interface after power
down - making
it a portable solution akin to a MIDI Patchbay. Similar features
appeared on later
models such as the Studio 64x and 128x that were cross platform.
Unfortunately,
support for these models has long since disappeared now that Opcode is
defunct so
drivers may not be available for current OS'.
Another solution would be hardware filters placed onto the MIDI chain
inbetween your
MIDI In and Out ports of your controller and sound module. Some
examples:
http://www.midisolutions.com/products.htm -> MIDI Solutions Router
http://www.logiq-electronics.com/ -> Micro MIDI Filter
http://www.forefront.freeserve.co.uk/products.htm -> FT4 MIDI Filter
also, Anatek (now out of business?) made many such devices - again,
check eBay for
cheap 2nd hand prices.
Hope this helps.
Jon
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