Elektron Musical Instruments

> 
> The default for the machinedrum is to use midi channel 1-4 for it's
> own drums, control changes and such. Set the Virus to recieve MIDI
> data on other channels than those. Then use the midimachine which
> outputs notes to that channel.

First off, Janne, thanks for the prompt reply.  Okay, I fiddled 
around with the Virus.  In PATCH mode (only one channel active), 
changing the channel which to receive MIDI data on to 2 stopped all 
unwanted triggering from the MD.  Now, what happens in PERFORMANCE 
mode, where I have all 16 multitimberal parts open?  Will I again 
have problems with unwanted note trigger?  I'm in bed right now, so 
I'll test it in a few.

> The other solution is to change the default channels for the MD. 
Just
> make sure that there are no overlaps between the channels used by 
the
> MD and the other synths you use.

I used to consider myself very good with MIDI, but I'm honestly 
confused here.  Maybe I'm used to my MPC.. it had a drum setting for 
internal sounds and a midi setting for external gear.

I understand that, what, the MD has 4 midi channels for its own drums 
and etc..  But shouldnt that only matter up receiving midi to the 
MD?  Why does it matter when sending out data?

Okay, you said maybe to change the default channels for the MD.. what 
does that mean as far as how things will be triggered?  And 
overlaps.. what do you mean by overlap? What are the consequences of 
overlap?

 Thanks.