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vin52
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Hi Folks,
Thanks,
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pax_eterna
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Joined 11-03-2013 status: Enthusiast |
The option to use a footswitch to change arps was only ever included in the OS for the Motif Racks. For whatever reason, Yamaha chose to not include it for the keyboards. |
vin52
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Joined 02-10-2006 status: Newcomer |
Thanks for the quick reply. I thought that I was able to do this on my MOX, but then realized it was my Kronos that I was able to do that with. Too bad it’s not available, although not such a great deal.
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5pinDIN
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If you have a way to send SysEx messages, the Arp can be selected that way. Here are the necessary messages for various modes:
A MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller can be programmed to toggle between two messages. Of course that isn’t sufficient to step through six Arps, but maybe MIDI Solutions or another supplier has something that will. |
pax_eterna
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Joined 11-03-2013 status: Enthusiast |
As can the Behringer FCB1010 - but unless you want most of your switches used only for a sysex command (ie one for each arp), it didn’t work all that well. This was canvassed at Motifator around the time the XS rack was released IIRC. I find a good work-around, is to re-order the arps for your performance, and then simply use the footswitch to change them as you move through a song. |
5pinDIN
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I don’t know what the original goal was, but if useful the proper SysEx for Arp selection can be inserted in sequences at appropriate points. |
pax_eterna
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Yes agreed, when using midi files, however it is not quite as simple when playing a performance live. As in controlling it dynamically directly from live playing on the keyboard and using the SF buttons. |
vin52
Total Posts: 3
Joined 02-10-2006 status: Newcomer |
Hey Folks,
Thanks,
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