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Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

2010-07-25 by Todd Jodoin

Hi,

I’m trying to program a Midi Solutions Foot Switch controller to be able to start/stop the MEK sequencer using a foot pedal.

If I use the midi note start/stop option, the MEK sequencer only responds when the clock is set to midi in. Since there is no clock provided, the sequencer doesn’t run even though the start/stop but indicates message received (expected).

Is it possible to use sysex to do this while leaving clock set to internal? I noticed in the manual, there are real time messages for start (1111 1010) and stop (1111 1100) but I’m not sure what the rest of the message should be.

Thanks in advance,

Todd

RE: [DSI Synths] Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

2010-07-26 by Iain Bryden

The MEK can't receive or transmit start/stop messages. The only way to
do what you are looking for is to apply the setting that lets the MEK
sequencer to play one note per note message received (don't recall the
parameter), and send quarter notes to the MEK.

 

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Subject: [DSI Synths] Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

 

  

Hi,

 

I'm trying to program a Midi Solutions Foot Switch controller to be able
to start/stop the MEK sequencer using a foot pedal.

 

If I use the midi note start/stop option, the MEK sequencer only
responds when the clock is set to midi in.  Since there is no clock
provided, the sequencer doesn't run even though the start/stop but
indicates message received (expected).

 

Is it possible to use sysex to do this while leaving clock set to
internal?  I noticed in the manual, there are real time messages for
start (1111 1010) and stop (1111 1100) but I'm not sure what the rest of
the message should be.

 

Thanks in advance, 

 

Todd





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Re: [DSI Synths] Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

2010-07-26 by Todd Jodoin

Thanks Iain.

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Iain Bryden <ibryden@...> wrote:

The MEK can’t receive or transmit start/stop messages. The only way to do what you are looking for is to apply the setting that lets the MEK sequencer to play one note per note message received (don’t recall the parameter), and send quarter notes to the MEK.

From: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Todd Jodoin
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 2:54 PM
To: DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSI Synths] Sysex for MEK sequencer start/stop

Hi,

I’m trying to program a Midi Solutions Foot Switch controller to be able to start/stop the MEK sequencer using a foot pedal.

If I use the midi note start/stop option, the MEK sequencer only responds when the clock is set to midi in. Since there is no clock provided, the sequencer doesn’t run even though the start/stop but indicates message received (expected).

Is it possible to use sysex to do this while leaving clock set to internal? I noticed in the manual, there are real time messages for start (1111 1010) and stop (1111 1100) but I’m not sure what the rest of the message should be.

Thanks in advance,

Todd

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