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Does the AN1X support tap-tempo applications (where you assign a 
controller like a ribbon or pedal and tap in time with the music) to 
control delay times and arpeggiator/sequencer speed?

I assume not, looking at the list of controllers, but I thought I'd 
ask anyway. I notice there is a MIDI setting for tempo, but I guess 
it will require an external sequencer or a synth with tap-tempo to 
send it the tempo data. Is this correct?

Thanks,

Jerry

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Aiyathurai 
<tuskerfort@h...>" <tuskerfort@h...> wrote:
> Does the AN1X support tap-tempo applications (where you 
assign a 
> controller like a ribbon or pedal and tap in time with the music) 
to 
> control delay times and arpeggiator/sequencer speed?
> 

No.


> I assume not, looking at the list of controllers, but I thought I'd 
> ask anyway. I notice there is a MIDI setting for tempo, but I 
guess 
> it will require an external sequencer or a synth with tap-tempo 
to 
> send it the tempo data. Is this correct?
> 
> Thanks,

The MIDI setting for TEMPO is used to synchronize the AN1x 
clock to MIDI Clock signals generated by an external clock, such 
as a MIDI sequencer. If the Tempo from the external clock 
changes, the AN1x will follow.

I'm uncertain why you would want to use a tap-tempo like feature 
with the AN1x  - in my experience tap-tempo is most useful for 
synchronizing the tempo of a sequence to a that of a loop on a 
groove box type of device.

Jon

> I'm uncertain why you would want to use a tap-tempo like feature 
> with the AN1x  - in my experience tap-tempo is most useful for 
> synchronizing the tempo of a sequence to a that of a loop on a 
> groove box type of device.

I'd like to be able to do the old trick of playing a regular rock 
song, then breaking it down (vocals remain). The breakdown would have 
an An1X arpeggio as it's foundation to give a new flavor. Then build 
the song back up around the arpeggio. We have a lot of tempo 
variation in our band, so I wouldn't know exactly what the tempo of 
the middle zection will be until we get there. My Roland synth 
supports tap-tempo. I'll try using a MIDI out from that and see if I 
can control the AN1X musically with it.

Thank you,

Jerry