MOTM

After trying unsuccessfully to load tuning scales into the MOTM-650, I got
some more information from Paul that scale programs 0 and 1 are write
protected.

I use SCALA for generating tunings.  It is the defacto standard for Windows
based platform microtuning scale experimentation.  There are also versions
for Linux and MAC OS-X.  Link here:  http://www.xs4all.nl/~huygensf/scala/

SCALA supports the MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS), as does the MOTM-650, to
transfer tuning scales across MIDI in a standardized manner.  As I found
out, SCALA supports only the MTS tuning scale program number 0 by default.
I have corresponded with the author of SCALA and he will add MTS program
number support.  He will also add support for program names, as right now
SCALA is always written by default in the MTS packet.

I'll provide an update when I get an ETA of the SCALA code release.

It appears the MOTM-650 MTS support was tested using MAC programs, probably
Max Magic Microtuner  http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/16tone/ or Li'l
Miss Scale Oven http://www.nonoctave.com/tuning/LilMissScaleOven/ .  So MAC
users should be able to write their own 650 microtuning scales with current
software.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com