Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

> Can the PEK be
> used as a controller?  That is, can it transmit > 4 midi
> notes/vel/aftertouch simultaneously on the same channel?  Can it
> transmit > 1 note on the same channel?

It can transmit all 60 notes+Vel+Aftertouch at a time, only a little latency 
could occur because of the serial midi protocol ;)
Masterkeyboard functions are limited though because all notes are sent to 
midi channel 1-16 or All. The split funtions of the Poly Keyboard in combo 
mode have an effect only on the internal sound engine, means you can't split 
the keyboard in a way that the lower half sends on midi channel 1 and the 
upper half on channel 2.

> Can the knobs be programmed  to send a cc#?

No.
I think it is impossible to find a reasonable allocation of fix controller 
numbers for certain knobs that allow to control various other synths while 
on the other hand the development of programmable knobs would cause 
additional hardware and OS programming complexity beyond reason.

Useful midi control functions would require the possibility to choose 
controller type, CC number, midi channel, value 1, value 2, mode and so on 
per knob. Even specialised units like a Behringer BCR 2000 leave several 
open wishes, therefore any compromise in functionality would have been of 
little use while increasing the cost of the keyboard.

Stefan



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ach_gott" <ach_gott@...>
To: <DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:02 PM
Subject: [Evolver] PEK as a controller?


>
> I'm seriously digging the keyboard.  It's a little embarrassing to
> admit, but I just love the way it looks and the talk of the keyboard
> action is very exciting.  My Edirol controller is lacking in the
> action, and it's a real hinderance to stylized playing.
>
> But... I already own a Poly and a controller keyboard.  For space
> issues, two large keyboards is out of the question.  Can the PEK be
> used as a controller?  That is, can it transmit > 4 midi
> notes/vel/aftertouch simultaneously on the same channel?  Can it
> transmit > 1 note on the same channel?  Can the knobs be programmed
> to send a cc#?
>
> The last issue is the least important since I can buy a knob box and
> merge the midi if need be.  But the other questions (which are
> really the same question) are paramount.  Selling off two pieces of
> gear that work well together to get one that may not fill my needs
> is a fairly big risk.
>
> Can those of you who have a PEK (PEKers?) address the midi
> transmission?
>
> Thanks,
> eric f
>
>
>
>
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