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prosoloact
Total Posts: 8
Joined 06-12-2020 status: Newcomer |
Simple question; how do I change a song preset from my external sequencing software(Cakewalk 2003)? I want to change the song number/preset in my moXF;with the Cakewalk pgm. The Cakewalk is the sequencer(Note on/note off, etc) for each built song. The moXF holds the pre-arranged tracks and sounds for each song. But, I can’t get the Cakewalk to SWITCH songs on the moXF.
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Welcome to the forum.
Song Select is a MIDI System Common message. It’s comprised of two bytes.
That’s followed by a Data Byte, the Song Number…
For example…
System Common messages are independent of MIDI Channel. The same message is used to select Pattern number. See information under the Bank Select table on page 123 of the MOXF Data List (https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/330242/moxf6moxf8_en_dl_a0.pdf). How or if Cakewalk 2003 can send the message is something I’m not familiar with. |
muscarella
Total Posts: 542
Joined 11-01-2003 status: Guru |
So that Yamaha link has the official Yamaha breakdown of MIDI Common Message in Hex language? Is it also possible to use MIDI commands within a Song to cue external lighting? I think I read about it once and it seemed like a cool way to automate lighting cues for a gigging trio or duo. |
prosoloact
Total Posts: 8
Joined 06-12-2020 status: Newcomer |
Thanks 5PinDIN!I’m in a seq track right now, trying to enter sys ex data
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome.
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Unfortunately, as I mentioned previously, I’m unfamiliar with Cakewalk 2003. However, be aware that the two-byte F3 Song Select message is System Common, not SysEx (System Exclusive), and is complete by itself - make sure that what you’re attempting to send isn’t being wrapped in F0...F7.
I don’t know if this will be of help for you or not, but you could try some freeware which claims to be able to send System Common messages:
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prosoloact
Total Posts: 8
Joined 06-12-2020 status: Newcomer |
5pinDIN;
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