NM1 Keyboard

Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel

Hi,

I got a Nord Modular G1 today (yey), but it seems ive connected or set it up wrong.
In the editor, only the knobs works. keys dont do anything (even not the editors virtual keyboard). BUT, if i open NM1 as an external instrument in Cubase, or a midi track and send the midi to the right output, than it does play.
Another issues, is in Cubase. i can use the keys to play VSTi's, but the knobs dont send control changes. if i move an active knob, i can see the midi track receives something, but if i try to record than it stops. also, quick controls do not recognize the knobs (knobs works only on NM1, but i want to also use as a midi controller).

Im using M-Audio Midisport 2x2 interface (Anniversary Edition if it matters) and the way i connected it is this:
NM1 PC Out -> Midisport A In
NM1 PC In -> Midisport A Out
NM1 Midi Out -> Midisport B In
NM1 Midi In -> Midisport B Out
Audio outputs 1+2 goes into my soundcard pre-amps.
I made sure a few times and i did not confused the connections.

NM1 and Editor are up to date. V3.03
and Midisport is also updated.

I really dont understand whats going on.
Editor/Hardware only receives date from the knobs when standalone and Cubase only Recognize Keys data.

would appreciate any tips/ideas.

Regards,
Stomper.

modulator_esp · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject:

some quick thoughts

1. is local control on, if not the keyboard transmits mid but it doesn't play the sounds, this is useful if you have the out going to a sequencer, with it coming back via the in, with midi echo on on the sequencer

2. the knobs only send controllers when they have been assigned in a patch, you have to assign a parameter to a knob and then assign a controller. If you want to just send controllers without editing your patch you can use a Constant module which is not connected to anything

hope that helps

Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:11 am Post subject:

Besides assigning the (Editor) knobs to a physical knob, you have to assign them to a Midi CC too!
In the Editor right click a knob > choose Midi Controller > pick the one you need.
The data is send by (normal) Midi Out.

Wout

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:26 am Post subject:

An example Patch.

Read the Notes Floater.

Wout

Extern_Kon_Controller.pch

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Extern Midi Controller Patch

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Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:54 am Post subject:

Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel

Yeah, i have a few synth and the midi is daisy chained, so i know about keeping an eye on the midi channel. it can be very frustrating when you forget Smile

Its good to know that the 18 knobs need to be devided to each slot. i was under the impression that all knobs can be used on each slot only by changing the midi channel.

well, i finish working in an hour and than its time to test and play Smile

Stomper.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:57 am Post subject:

Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel

LOL
I understand what you said in theory, what i CAN do.
but yes its too much to understand HOW to do it.

only got a very few hours with it, so thats ok. i got the manual, which seems to be very comprehensive and detailed and i also got the Wizoo book, so i hope those are enough to get all i need to know.

it was only these two things that were important for me to see that works properly.
Jez was right about the local on/off settings. that did the trick.
and you were right about assigning a midi cc to the knob. hope you dont mind if i keep using your patch for midi controller Wink

thnx again for the help and have a happy new year.
Stomper.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:27 am Post subject:

Stomper · Joined: Jul 08, 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Israel