Hard Work, Persistence and Passion . . . .
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The CPS started as a bit of an experiment withing the Image Line scripting forum for FL Studio. When the original plugin python script ("native_pot_parameters.py") for the Novation FLkey & 37 was starting to get a little "out of control" after being modified by multiple people. It was recognised that there would be a significant... Continue Reading →
We now have this enhanced support for over 200 third party plugins all of which map to a standardised set of parameters so that you intuitively know what each knob on your controller is going to do before you even reach for it! https://youtu.be/VtGvQybtRXA How the parameter mapping works and typical setup experience Below is... Continue Reading →
The Basics As you might expect from a pedigree that dates back decades there is a lot to consider when using the UC-1. To make things simple and for the purposes of brevity I have included links that explain some of the technical terminology that has grown up around the naming of the knobs (highlighted... Continue Reading →
This new script means that all "VPOTS" (knobs) on the FLKey keyboards are now "automagically" mapped to logical parameters within the plugins themselves (without requiring any user setup beyond the initial instalation) - now including the newly released "Lowdown": https://youtu.be/O94mOmoGlQE The "Lowdown" (Moog Taurus) The Lowdown Bass Synthesizer recreates the super-fat, room-rattling sounds of the most legendary... Continue Reading →
While the figures are still very modest the graph above shows the difference of highlighting one of your YouTube videos to the relevent audience. Over the weekend the video which was about the automatic manipulation of Cherry Audio plugins with the Novation FLKey keyboards, which had previously only managed to attract 50 views, got a... Continue Reading →
A full list of "standard" midi continous controller codes ... MIDI CCController NameComment0Bank SelectAllows user to switch bank for patch selection. Program change used with BankSelect. MIDI can access 16,384 patches per MIDI channel.1Modulation WheelGenerally this CC controls a vibrato effect (pitch, loudness, brightness). What is modulated is based on the patch.2Breath ControllerOften associated with... Continue Reading →
The holy grail for me in relation to managing plugins is to be able to change plugin parameters from my keyboard and/or control surface "automagically", that is to say, I have to do the absolute minimum to be presented with options to tweak the parameters using hardware-based knobs and dials. Back in the ages, Mackie... Continue Reading →
So the original Mackie Controllers all have a "rude solo" light which is described in the manual as follows: "If you work on a mixer that has a SOLO function with no indicator lights, and you happen to forget you're in SOLO, you can easily be tricked into thinking that some-thing is wrong with your... Continue Reading →
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to chat to fellow musician Nadir Omowale earlier this week and it got me thinking about what I would like to see in my "ideal control surface". The introduction of scripting in some of the DAWs (notably, but not exclusively FL Studio) is starting to result in... Continue Reading →
FL Studio already has a great "MPC -like" drum editor called the FPC (more info here) but this uses the drum samples that sit on your hard drive so what happens if you want to utilise the kits from an MC-101 - and specifically audition the kits at Mix Down to see if other kits... Continue Reading →
Hard Work, Persistence and Passion . . . . 