Modular controlling other device via MIDI

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Tue Apr 24, 2001 2:10 pm

And the last one from my archives for today:

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> - generate controller messages via some lfo, so that it can control devices
> that dont have an lfo of their own (gotta be easier than trying to draw a
> sine wave in Logic)

This could be done with the modular in pulsar 1.x. It may not work
anymore in software version 2.x and/or modular2. The key factor is
that the midi controler module can work in two directions. This is
somewhat comparible to using a regular loudspeaker as a microphone.
Reasonable heavy signal smoothening will be needed, and it would not
be suitable for response-critical tasks, but midi LFOs, envelopes,
inversion, CC redirection etc. is/was definitively possible!

Later,

<div align=right>-Paul van der Valk @ pulsar-scope</div>
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Can anyone confirm that this still works with Mod2+2.04? If so, this is sweet!

JDifool · Post by **JDifool** » Sat Sep 08, 2001 8:10 am

Unfortunatly, this do not properly work...
Signal smoothening? how do you do that?
Because the "sampling frequency" of the controler module is not high enough.
I explain: the midi out signal comming from an enveloppe with very slow attack shows steps only, no line, no curves, just big steps...
This is unsuitable for any controling!!!!
There is no dedicated module to convert control signal into midi signal???

Peezahj · Post by **Peezahj** » Sat Sep 08, 2001 10:04 am

One of the Obsidian packs (there's a new one that just got released for existing customers) has a midi smoother built-in, placing it after the modular's midi out should help.

dbmac · Post by **dbmac** » Sat Sep 08, 2001 10:58 am

Peezahj, you happen to know what that module is called? I've got both Obsidian Toolbox packs and I can't find a "midi smoother".
Thanks,
/dave

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JDifool · Post by **JDifool** » Sat Sep 08, 2001 12:05 pm

Yes, a midi smoother could be better but it would introduce a delay by the time it takes to get the next value and to interpolate to it...

Better but not perfect. Arggg... I can believe Creamware didn't think about using the modular like that: a midi tool box. Would be so good to me!
Hey developpers! what about spending a few hours doing such a converter module for mod2. I promise I buy one, 10 if you want!!!