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I really love the new automation in logic 5, but the final step for me
is to contol vsti's and logci's with my an1x. So my Q is what is the
easyest and best way to do this?

Thanks Already...Dj0d

> I really love the new automation in logic 5, but the final step for me
> is to contol vsti's and logci's with my an1x. So my Q is what is the
> easyest and best way to do this?
> 
> Thanks Already...Dj0d

I would rather start saving for the "Phat Channel" from Emagic to control
the VSTis and VST-PlugIns.

You got it

Kamy

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "dj0d" <jodysign@c...> wrote:
> I really love the new automation in logic 5, but the final step for 
me
> is to contol vsti's and logci's with my an1x. So my Q is what is 
the
> easyest and best way to do this?
> 
> Thanks Already...Dj0d

I've been meaning to reply this thread from two weeks ago and 
finally found some time. Here goes...

The simplest method to control your VSTi' s in Logic Audio is to 
make the corresponding MIDI CC assignments on the AN1x 
Assign Knobs for the VSTi parameters you want to alter.

1) From the UTILITIY/SETUP menu, select Ctrl Device and 
choose from KNOB1-8 (or whichever mod source you prefer, i.e., 
Mod Wheel, Ribbon, etc.)
2) Use Ctrl No. to assign the MIDI CC corresponding to the VSTi 
parameter(s) you wish to control from the AN1x.

The problem with this method is that Assign Knob settings re 
saved Globally on the AN1x not per Voice. This means you'll 
probably need to repeat this exercise everytime you switch VSTi's 
in Logic or the MIDI CC assignments may not equate.

The preferred solution is to leave the AN1x Assign Knobs at their 
defualt MIDI CC assignments (41-48) and use the Environment 
to create an Audio Object cabled to custom faders with the 
correct assignments. Many such Environment layers for popular 
VSTi and hardware synths are available for free from 
http://www.swiftkick.com/ There are a handful of AN1x and 
PLG150 environment layers for download in the Files section too 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/files


Here's an example for coding an env layer to control a VSTi. Let 
me know how you make out...if need be, I'll upload this example 
so you can take it apart and put it back together (the preferred 
method for coding Macros, IMO ;-) ha ha ha):

Donwload the freeware Muon Tau VSTi 
http://www.muon-software.com/home/home.html

In Logic Audio a created a layer named MUON and then added 
an Audio Object to that layer.

Assign the MUON Tau to the Insert of the Audio Object.

Now create 8 custom faders and assigned MIDI CC's 41-48 to 
the input of each fader and MIDI CC's 65-72 to the output of each 
fader.

Cable the faders serially one to the next.

Then select ALL eight faders and create a Macro which will 
'bundle' all eight items into one object.

Cable the output of the Macro to the Audio Object tp which you 
inserted MUON Tau.

Now, any time you assign your MUON layer to a track in the 
Arrange window you will, by default, be able to use the AN1x 
Assign Knobs to control your VSTi parameters without any further 
adjustments.

Okay, all that said - I've not yet upgraded to LogicAudio  v5 so I 
can't comment on the improved automation and how it relates to 
VSTi's and the AN1x. The above method is standard fare for 
Logic  v4.x.x and earlier.

No matter what hardware controller you use (AN1x, Peavey 
PC1600x, Phat24) you're going to need to come to terms with 
MIDI CC messages. I suggest 1) you read chapter 5 of the Logic 
manual and 2) download the free intro to the Environment PDFs 
from Swiftkick.com

Hope this helps,

Jon