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> 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