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How to connect an external keyboard to MODX (std. midi cable) and play piano sounds on Midi Channel 1?

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I did not find a threat about this, hence I bring it up here - even if I tried quite a lot, I still have not achieved what I want.. I need the following:
I want to play the MODX piano sounds via my external Doepfer LMK3+ (masterkeyboard, no internal sounds) on midi channel 1 - and other sounds, e.g. strings, pads, etc. only on the MODX keyboard. So the 1st part of the performance should only interact with the external keyboard (no sound on MODX) - the other parts (e.g. part 2) only with the MODX keys. In my current configuration and when changing the performance, I always need to activate / deactivate the "KbdCtrl" Switch on the 1st part of the relevant performance... but I need this to work automatically... Can anyone help here please? Thank you so much!!

 
Posted : 29/01/2019 3:59 pm
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In my current configuration and when changing the performance, I always need to activate / deactivate the "KbdCtrl" Switch on the 1st part of the relevant performance... but I need this to work automatically... Can anyone help here please? Thank you so much!!

Simply set it up with your KBD CTRL = Off On Part 1, then [STORE] your custom Performance.
The condition of the KBD CTRL setting is a storable parameter.

Your Performance will be directed to the USER Bank.
Suggestion: Take the opportunity to rename your version of each Performance.

 
Posted : 29/01/2019 4:12 pm
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Another approach could be to set your LMK3+ to transmit on channel 9, and put the MODX piano you want it to trigger in Part 9. (Any of 9-16 would work.) Advantage is that Kbd Ctrl will be off for this sound automatically. Disadvantage is that you lose seamless sound transitions between performances (even if they don't exceed the 4 part limit for SSS). At least that's how I understand it.

 
Posted : 29/01/2019 7:45 pm
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Is that alsoo possible using more layers/splits on your controllerkeyboard? Using part 9-16?

 
Posted : 30/01/2019 8:52 pm
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Yes, if your controller has the ability to transmit on multiple channels (zones), you can split/layer as many of MODX Parts 9-16 as you have zones, and they will play independently of whatever combination of Parts 1 through 8 that you are playing from the MODX' own keys.

 
Posted : 31/01/2019 1:23 am
Jason
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If your keyboard lacks multiple MIDI outputs or otherwise is not able to give you the flexibility wanted - a computer, tablet, or dedicated hardware device (MIDI solutions or others) can be placed between each keyboard to handle duplicating a single MIDI channel to multiple MIDI channels.

For me, my goals were: portability, no (or minimum) extra gear, and no more expense than needed. MIDI solutions and like small hardware was more expensive and no more flexible than using a tablet (apple type) which I already carried to the gig for my setlist/tune reminders. I opted to purchase the Camelot solution which offered this routing capability as well as other features. A surface would have worked too as the same thing - a "tablet" with software that handled the routing (Cubase) which I already have. I opted for the iPad since I already had my sheet music loaded there. Also I feel the apple dedicated device is less likely to go belly-up than a PC. Unfounded - but part of the decision mix.

Current Yamaha Synthesizers: Montage Classic 7, Motif XF6, S90XS, MO6, EX5R

 
Posted : 31/01/2019 9:47 pm
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Another app that should do the trick is MIDI Breakout Box. Just 99 cents, and it will even work on an iPhone (you don't have to have an iPad).

 
Posted : 31/01/2019 10:20 pm
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But in my MacBook Pro, the applications are not working. I thought it may be the system fault so I consulted with apple technical service but they told me there is not any fault in the system. Kindly suggest me the way.

 
Posted : 05/03/2019 8:16 am
Jason
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The Apple software suggested here thus far is focused on iOS - due to my bias of portability. The Macbook uses MacOS - and I'm not sure which applications have MacOS versions or not. I do not own a MacOS device.

I do know that Camelot Pro advertises a MacOS version. I find to re-channel MIDI is a little confusing using the app - but it does allow many ways and levels to do just this.

MIDI Pipe is something targeted for MacOS: http://www.subtlesoft.square7.net/MidiPipe.html

It has a channel routing feature among others.

Current Yamaha Synthesizers: Montage Classic 7, Motif XF6, S90XS, MO6, EX5R

 
Posted : 06/03/2019 6:08 am
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