Analogue-sequencer

--- In analogue-sequencer@yahoogroups.com, "colinfraser_com"
<colin@c...> wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> Build 3.1.004 is in the Yahoo files section now.
> This build has a number of new features:
> 
>  - revised playlist edit mode (open for discussion)
>  - direct access to playlist hold from play and playlist edit modes
>  - 'mixer' function on knobs above part keys in play mode
>  - new user conf options
>  - set midi channel aux event
> 
> Playlist edit mode has been changed with a view to making it easier 
> to use. I'll update the manual section shortly.
> You'll find a brief description of the changes in the text 
> file 'revised-ple.txt'. If you use playlists much, let me know what 
> you think.
> 
> The mixer function allows you to send midi volume and pan messages 
> from the knobs above the 8 part keys - each note knob sends volume, 
> and the upper knobs pan, on the midi channels assigned to the 
> corresponding tracks.
> You can temporarily defeat sending of these messages by holding FUNC 
> as you move the knobs. This allows you to choose a starting value 
> before you jump to it. Remember in play mode the knobs operate 
> in 'pass thru' mode.
> 
> To enable the mixer function, you'll find a new user conf 
> option, 'Enable mixer'.
> Also new in user conf are 'Note numbers', and 'Auto save edits'.
> The first causes notes to be shown as midi note numbers in pattern 
> edit. The second defeats the save/lose/back options in pattern edit, 
> so pressing PLAY/EDIT will take you straight back to play mode.
> 
> The 'set midi channel' event allows you to redirect the note on a 
> specific step to an alternative midi channel.
> Randomisation of this event can produce nice effects where you have 
> a number of different synths connected.
> 
> Cheers,
> Colin f

hi Colin,
how does the mixer function combine with the events that use the knobs
for masking or otherwise controlling AUXEs? i'd hate to lose them as
i've been using them for lots of stuff recently, and personally i
don't really see any added value in this new mixer-function as i do my
mixing in my mixer.. and while i'm on the subject of AUXes, i'd also
really like to see an event like the 'set note' event, but then for
the length/delay/velocity parameters; it'd be really useful combined
with the masking-events. and i'd also like to see events that control
the playlist: length, first/last playlist step and that kind of stuff
if it's possible.

grtz Chiel