Interesting idea. I don't think it could be done just using
controllers. The VFX has a pretty early MIDI implementation and does not support
so called NRPNs (non registered parameter numbers) to control sound parameters
like lfo rate etc. but rather uses sysex messages for parameter
control.
As far as I've understood the B-CONTROL you can assign program
changes, controllers, and e.g. sequencer start/stop messages to the knobs and
faders but you cannot directly define sysex messages.
But
there's hope. If you wouldn't bother to additionally connect a notebook it could
be done: all you need is a piece of software to translate controller messages
coming from the B_CONTROL via USB to sysex messages going through the MIDI
interface to the VFX.
However, this piece of SW has still to be written...
Good
luck
Hans
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Betreff: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] ne1 know if you can use external midi controller on VFX?
Hey all,
Specifically - I want to program the synth controls like envelops and
other "synth" parameters, filter cutoff, lfo rate lots of them
etc.... from an external midi controller like UC-33e or BCR2000? All
those knobs and they are so cheap ... would make the vfx feel like an
old analog with lots of knobs!!!!
It would breath much new life into programming this synth.
Are there a limit to how many controller assignments can go in and
what they will effect?
thanks