Yep, I agree with that. Except some of those technical specs are very
complicated...
And, another thing with volume and expression. I believe originally, as you
said, volume is for setting the main mix of a track. but, expression was
probably supposed to be more similar to a velocity controler. So, if you
have a brass section, as you played at lower and higher velocities the sound
might get darker or brighter. But the same was probably meant to happen with
expression too.
I only know of one synth that actually did this, and I haven't thoroughly
tested it to see if it works. It is an FM synth that allows you to make your
own GM set. I was messing around with it, and although my programming
experience is below zero, I still got it to do some things like what I
described. And let's not even get into aftertouch...
----- Original Message -----
From: "JAMES BOWDEN" <[email protected]>
To: "QWS list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List adding sustain
Hi,
Just to add to this conversation: the Google list of controllers is
good as reference, but the best way to find out what your keyboard
supports is to read the MIDI Implemnetation section of the manual for
your keyboard. It's generally right at the back.
There's also a general list at the back of the QS manual of some
common controllers.
Two good reasons to check the MIDI Implementation Chart: first it will
list which controllers are actually supported and second it will note
any special cases, e.g. specific situations where the controllers
don't work because of a setting for example.
Looking at controllers, you may also find that certain pairs of
controllers might appear to do the same thing: in particular: 7 volume
and 11 expression. I believe the idea is that 7 should be used to set
the main mix levels andyou can then use 11 within the track to cause
volume adjustments.
Hope this helps.
James.
On 06/11/2011, Brian Williams <[email protected]> wrote:
hi nicole
many thanks, thats a good start. it would be useful to find a complete
set
of numbers. I omitted to state i am using a roland exr5 keyboard.
Brian
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From: "Nicole Massey" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 5:05 PM
To: "QWS list" <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: QWS List adding sustain
Both are correct -- there are standard numbers for certain things that
are
in common use. Sustain pedal is designated as number 64, for example.
That
said, any manufacturer is not required to use these numbers in their
products if they don't want to.
Here are the ones I know off the top of my head. Note that 0-63 are
usually
for continuous controllers while 64-127 are switches. Also, some of the
last
few numbers have other uses for things like changing the MIDI response
mode,
sending a tune request, and turning Local off.
0. Bank Select
1. Modulation Wheel
2. Breath Controller
5. Portamento value
7. Volume
10. Pan
64. Sustain pedal
65. Sostenuto pedal
I'd welcome any other ones anyone can remember, as I'd like to compile a
list of the common ones. I know I'm missing things like Expression
pedal,
Reverb switch, Portamento switch, and the registered parameter controls.
I've also forgotten the controller used by Ensoniq to switch to
different
sub-patches using their two buttons.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Brian Williams
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:49 AM
To: QWS list
Subject: QWS List adding sustain
Hi all
still getting to grips with QWS. amazed. can someone explain how i can
add
sustain to a bar i have already recorded. I assume it's something to do
with
controllers. Is there a list of what controllers do what or does it
depend
on the instrument? would be grateful for any advice. many thanks in
hope,
brian
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