imalis wrote:couple of questions....
1. when i create a sequence using the planet phatt sounds how do you go about saving? in other words, lets say the the sequence is named "CAR", would you basically make a note to yourself that the program for "CAR" is sound KIX2 on the planet phatt?
(i hope that question makes sense)
2. I am finding that i am stuck using one sound patch from the planet phatt per sequence on the mpc. is there a way to be able to create multitrack sequences on mpc where each track is a different sound from the planet phatt? (again, i hope this makes sense)
It should be pretty straight-forward to set up an E-MU module for multi-track sequencing, the instructions in the manual are clear enough. It is my understanding that most ‘Proteus’ class sound modules use the same interface as they are based on the same Proteus engine.
I am using the E-MU PK6 with an additional Mo Phatt ROM installed.
To use an E-MU module in multi-track mode you first need to adjust the settings in the Midi menu.
KEYBOARD OUTPUTS MIDI = Transmit (If your E-MU has keys)
KNOBS OUTPUT MIDI = Transmit (If your E-MU has midi controller knobs)
TRANSMIT MIDI CLOCK = Off
MIDI ENABLE = On for all channels
RECEIVE PROGRAM CHANGE = On for all channels
MIDI MODE = Multi (not POLY or OMNI) CHANGE = Accepted
Under the CONTROLLERS menu
LOCAL CONTROL = Off (If your E-MU has keys)
KEYBOARD CHANNEL = Basic (If your E-MU has keys)
BASE TEMPO = set this to mirror the tempo of your sequencer/ MPC so that you can use the arpeggiator and delay fx in correct sync.
This will allow you to use an external sequencer to program up to 16 tracks of E-MU sounds and beats.
There are two main ways you can save the patches used on each E-MU midi channel.
1. You can embed the correct program changes for each midi channel into the beginning of your sequences. This method keeps all the information stored within the actual midi sequence. On a Proteus class synth, the program change numbers (MSB + LSB) are automatically displayed for any patch when you press the AUDITION button. You must do this the first time you save the sequence and may take a while to do all the tracks.
2. Alternatively, you can save the MULTI directly within the E-MU module and give it an appropriate name. Set the individual midi channels on your E-MU as you want them and then press MULTI. Follow the procedure for saving multi’s which is well documented. You should have the capacity to save at least 63 multi’s which should be enough for most needs. This way is quicker and easier too.
If like myself you are a user of Logic Pro, you can set up a template to use for sequencing your E-MU (and other) synths. It may take time to set-up but it will allow you to select patches on all channels of your E-MU by name directly from the Logic arrange page/ Inspector just like you do with virtual instruments. This may be the subject of a future tutorial if there is demand for it.
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