Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
Btw, the Zaquencer installation does not touch the bootloader on the BCR, which is the piece of software responsible for uploading the firmware. So if the upload worked before but not now, it must have a different reason than the installation of the Zaquencer.
Did you maybe do an OSX update?Under certain conditions, the E-MU seems to have problems uploading SysEx.
Also see here:
http://midibox.org/forums/topic/15172-mb-6582-base-pcb-issues-fixed/
They´re talking about Windows and you´re on Mac, so I don´t know if that´s applicable, but it would be enough of a hint for me to try out a different Midi interface.Mybe you can borrow one from a friend or music dealer? Or mayber buy a cheaper one and return it after trying out?
Please see this list for confirmed working interfaces:
https://zaqaudio.com/forums/topic/midi-usb-interfaces-for-zaquencer-installationHi Flavio,
to answer your first question, yes the drum note mappings are fix bound to the tracks, even if they´re in chord mode.
It´s not possible to hae a drum note mapping per pattern.
The only way I can think of to switch drum note mappings is to work with a SysEx export/import of the Global parameters. I don´t know if that´s workable in a real-world situation though.Best,
ChristianHi shyha,
as you wrote, accent can be replicated with velocity.
There is no slide functionality implemented in the Zaquencer.
You can use Midi Control Pitch bend, but can only change the setting for each step at the moment.If the note length is very long (4 is 4 bars!!) and the notes overlap, your synth might add a slide by itself. Very long notes that overlap can lead to problems with midi in general, because if you play the same note number, it cannot correctly assign note offs.
What Midi interfaces have you tried it with?
Does the green “In” light blink when you send a firmware?
How does the BCR look when you transfer a firmware?Hi Steve,
unfortunately there is no option to disable start/stop messages in the Zaquencer.
Those messages are part of the Midi standard clock.
As you said, if there should be an option for it, it should be in the M32.Some ideas regarding that topic can be found here:
http://forum.moogmusic.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=24452Have you tried programming a blank sequence in the M32 sequencer so it doesn´t matter if it runs? One user writes:”I have created a empty sequence on M32 by entering a rest on step 1. Now when I start Live it does not go bongbongbong”
One user has a workaround: “disabling the m32 sequencer: Assignable OUT of M32 set to “step1 trigger” into Sequencer run/stop. The first note is played, then the seq. stops.”
You could also try to find a small midi filter box to filter out start/stop messages (make sure it can filter start/stop message types).
Hope I could give you some ideas.
Best,
ChristianI don´t think it´s possible.
You can change the “pause between played messages” if you go to “preferences”, it should be set to 150ms. Choose a slower transmission speed for the interface (starting with 50%).
Happy that this could be resolved and thanks for the kind words
Hi John,
thanks for sharing your question!
As Francisco correctly wrote, the Trigger CC Nr is not active at the moment.
It has been used in old versions before the extensive midi remote fnctionality, but is not in use anymore.
Also the rest that Francisco wrote is correct.Maybe what´s still missing here is the overview that a Midi CC message always consists of 3 bytes:
- Midi Channel (selected through “Trigger Enable” in Global menu, that´s correct)
- CC Number (this selects the type of message (e.g. Pattern Change 0-127 in the Zaquencer))
- CC Value (this selects the value of the message (e.g. pattern number to load))So when you say “send CC message 2″ (= value 2) you´re missing what “CC Number” you´re sending with the message.
Hope this makes it more clear!
Best,
ChristianI think Francisco might be right. It looks like there are notes being sent to the Zaquencer.
The monitoring function just routes the notes coming in back to the selected output.Hi Francisco,
unfortunately it is not possible at this point.Best,
ChristianHi aNom,
to create CC notes in the Zaquencer you´d have to adjust Midi Alpha/Beta´s CC Nr in the Global menu first (encoders 25-32, depending on the track) and then you´d have to put some values in the track by selecting the Midi Ctrl Alpha/Beta parameter (buttons 6&7 in the top row) and enter some values. Then the Zaquencer has to play the track and it has to be umuted in the Mixer menu, to generate Midi CC messages. Have you checked if the output LEDs (below the track buttons) are lit when playing a sequence?
For Ableton to receive the Midi notes your Midi input device has to be selected in the Midi preferences. (either the “Track” or “Remote” button, I always mix those two up – select both if in doubt).
Now when you start playing the sequence in the Zaquencer and start mapping Midi in Ableton you should see the messages.
Cheers!
ChristianHi Ian,
happy new year to you too!I have experienced what you describe before, and I think I remember what happened.
Can you please check your “Transpose Enbl” setting in the Global Menu.
The thing is, if this is set to only a simple channel, the transpose works on all 4 Zaquencer tracks simultaneously. This way you transpose the control track as well and it will climb up or down continuosly.You would have to choose one of the “Transpose Enbl” settings that come at the end and are called 1.04, 2.05 etc etc. These accept the transposing note on a different midi channel for each track (please see the manual for a full description). With those you can only transpose the note track and not the transposing track.
Please let me know if anything is still unclear.
Cheers!
ChristianOk, let me know how you go with contacting the seller.
Btw, 1.42 is actually 1.042. This was a naming inconsistency between whats shown on the LCD and how the version is called in the changelog. It has been unified again with the 1.5 update.
I just had a look at the manual. It doesn´t look like the interface itselfe has through/merge functionality. You should be able to do the routing through Ableton though. I´m not sure about the latencies, but my guess is it should be fine. Can you purchase with money-back option, just in case?