Re: EDP, DirectMIDI, quant, 8ths

[Phil Clevenger <phil.clevenger@gmail.com>]

Mark, and Per,

Yes, Program Changes for EDP preset changes are the basis for the 
controller setup. But I find there are too many permutations of possible 
presets for that to be the complete solution. 5 or 6 basic workflows, then 
each wants some quant or 8ths or swichQuant or Insert variation, too  much 
hunting and pecking.

So, two more levels I have added to my 5 or 6 basic preset workflows:

1) Virtual Parameter button: each patch on my FC 300 includes not only 
preset program changes, but a parameter button, so that worst case I can 
do with my feet what I used to do with my hands :)

2) Control Switches: Depending upon the workflow (glitching, 
quantSubstitute, unrounded mult, stutter, etc), there are usually a couple 
of salient needs that are related to the context. For instance, 
quantSubstitute may want the ability to quickly move between 8th settings. 
So I make those available on Control Switches for that patch... and in 
that example, the SysEx string is what i needed to get that, as there is 
no directMIDI for the 8th values. I have 4 control switches available 
currently: I  use two for global needs common to every patch (for me) : 
Set Start Point and QuantMIDIStartSong, then the other two are set up on a 
per-patch basis as described.

This setup scheme seems to get me to where I want to be with a minimal 
amount of tap dancing 90% percent of the time. Hooray !

Phil :)




On Jul 13, 2011, at 3:54:54 AM, Mark Francombe wrote:

> I Think the way these function are supposed to be controlled using the 
> EDP methodology
> is to save them as presets.... But sounds like you're well on the way to 
> developing an
> awesome set up. I would love to swap one of my edps for a LP1... And go 
> for a system like you!!!

On Jul 13, 2011, at 4:24 AM, Per Boysen wrote:

>> On Jul 12, 2011, at 12:00 AM, Phil Clevenger wrote:
>> 
>> I am discovering that LoopIV in the EDP does not seem to have a way to
>> directly  control 8ths/Cycle, Quantize, or SwitchQuant.
>> How are you folks controlling these params with your MIDI controllers?
> 
> 
> BAck when I was using an EDP I mocked up a bunch of presets with
> different useful combinations of those settings and then I simply sent
> external MIDI Program Change from my pedalboard to call up the preset
> needed at any moment.
> 
> Greetings from Sweden
> 
> Per Boysen
> www.boysen.se
> www.perboysen.com
> www.looproom.com internet music hub
>