controlling SID with midi keyboard

[jordy13]

Hi Everyone,

I now have my Midibox SID up and running, and having the best time ever thanks, to some other members of this forum. Without their help I'd still be pulling my hair out...

I'm using a m-audio keyrig 25 to control the box until I can build the controller component, and I can adjust most of the parameters on this chart: http://svnmios.midibox.org/filedetails.php?repname=svn.mios&path=%2Ftrunk%2Fapps%2Fsynthesizers%2Fmidibox_sid_v2%2Fdoc%2Fmbsidv2_cc_chart.txt

(CC implementation chart)

But I can't seem to get the Arpeggios or lfo's to function. Is there a trick to it? I've looked through the forum, and haven't come up with anything.

Any thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Jordan

[jbartee]

Hi Jordan,

In order to use the LFO's they must first be assigned to a parameter using the modulation matrix. Similarly, the ARP must be turned on before it will do anything. These kinds of patch editing capabilities are not available via CC's. There are a few different ways to do this:

Easy options:

1. Download the MidiBox Sid V2 SysEx Editor ( http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_sid_manual_ed.html ). This is a java based patch editor that allows you to create patches and upload them to your MBSID.

2. Build a minimal control surface. 1 encoder and a few buttons will give you complete access to all the editing functions. This is really what I'd recommend.

Some more hardcore options:

3. Bust out the SysEx implementation chart ( http://svnmios.midibox.org/filedetails.php?repname=svn.mios&path=%2Ftrunk%2Fapps%2Fsynthesizers%2Fmidibox_sid_v2%2Fdoc%2Fmbsidv2_sysex_implementation.txt ) and use something like Max/MSP etc. to send your own SysEx strings for enabling and patching the stuff you want

4. Build a full control surface, because it's awesome and you'll be happy you did it when it's finally done. :smile:

I'd say check out the SysEx editor for now, aim to a build a minimal control surface soon, and expand it to a full control surface later. As for option 3, there's no real reason to futz around with building your own SysEx front end unless there's some specific custom implementation you want to do.

Edited March 28, 2010 by jbartee

[jordy13]

Hi Jordan,

In order to use the LFO's they must first be assigned to a parameter using the modulation matrix. Similarly, the ARP must be turned on before it will do anything. These kinds of patch editing capabilities are not available via CC's. There are a few different ways to do this:

Easy options:

1. Download the MidiBox Sid V2 SysEx Editor ( http://www.ucapps.de/midibox_sid_manual_ed.html ). This is a java based patch editor that allows you to create patches and upload them to your MBSID.

2. Build a minimal control surface. 1 encoder and a few buttons will give you complete access to all the editing functions. This is really what I'd recommend.

Some more hardcore options:

3. Bust out the SysEx implementation chart ( http://svnmios.midibox.org/filedetails.php?repname=svn.mios&path=%2Ftrunk%2Fapps%2Fsynthesizers%2Fmidibox_sid_v2%2Fdoc%2Fmbsidv2_sysex_implementation.txt ) and use something like Max/MSP etc. to send your own SysEx strings for enabling and patching the stuff you want

4. Build a full control surface, because it's awesome and you'll be happy you did it when it's finally done. :smile:

I'd say check out the SysEx editor for now, aim to a build a minimal control surface soon, and expand it to a full control surface later. As for option 3, there's no real reason to futz around with building your own SysEx front end unless there's some specific custom implementation you want to do.

Thanks again Jbartee,

I'm ordering the bits for the minimal control surface now, but paypal is giving me a hard time... I'll have to try again in the morning.

I'll try the SysEx editor for now, just to see if I can do it.

I'm addicted now, so I have a couple more SIDs that I'll throw in the mix after I get the control made.

All the best,

Jordan