MicroBrute as a Midi controller/keyboard

[Memphisto77]

How do I use the MicroBrute as a Midi controller/keyboard?

Today I tried to record some drums from a plug-in in Pro Tools using the MB as Midi keyboard. It almost worked... the thing is the MB sounds are still there when trying to record other instruments. Is there a way to turn of "local control" on the MB?

Thanks!

[Bas]

Disconnect the output, dail down the volume or the oscillator?
Maybe i'm thinking to simple, but one of those should do it..

[Memphisto77]

Disconnect the output, dail down the volume or the oscillator?
Maybe i'm thinking to simple, but one of those should do it..

That of course could be a way to do it... But I'm thinking there must be a "build in" function that does this - maybe via MB Connection, if you wanted to use the MB as a portable Midi controller?

[softbase]

That of course could be a way to do it... But I'm thinking there must be a "build in" function that does this - maybe via MB Connection, if you wanted to use the MB as a portable Midi controller?

I'm pretty sure that there is no way to do this.  In fact, now I think about it, I don't know of any synth that has this functionality.

[Bacon]

Uh... did you read the manuals? It's in the Microbrute Connection Manual, in the Changing parameters via MIDI CCs chapter: Local ON/OFF is MIDI CC 122. It's not clear which value sets it to local off, but it does say that it takes the values 0 and 127 so it's just a matter testing which one does what.

[softbase]

Uh... did you read the manuals? It's in the Microbrute Connection Manual, in the Changing parameters via MIDI CCs chapter: Local ON/OFF is MIDI CC 122. It's not clear which value sets it to local off, but it does say that it takes the values 0 and 127 so it's just a matter testing which one does what.

Ha!  I missed that.  I assumed that the midi chart would only represent the stuff that's in the UI.  Now you mention it, yes local on/off sounds familiar from other stuff, it's been a while since I used any outboard gear in anger though :-)

My bad and good spot Bacon.

Still, odd that it's not in the UI.

Also, as the only way to set it is via midi in a DAW, it probably won't get saved when you turn off the MB as the manual states that you have to use the editor to save any changes, just using midi from a DAW means settings won't get saved.

[Memphisto77]

Uh... did you read the manuals? It's in the Microbrute Connection Manual, in the Changing parameters via MIDI CCs chapter: Local ON/OFF is MIDI CC 122. It's not clear which value sets it to local off, but it does say that it takes the values 0 and 127 so it's just a matter testing which one does what.

Thanks! Would be a bit strange if this wasn't an option. Normally I use my DSI MoPho keyboard as a midi controller, on which you can just turn local control on and off.

[colonelstem]

how did you get the midi notes to track in protools11? it works fine in logic x, but can't figure it out in pt. i set the input on the midi track to "microbrute" all channels and nothing happens. I also tried setting the input as "microbrute midi interface" all channels and it still does not see a midi signal. I tracks perfectly in logic, so its not a matter of midi not being sent.

I have microbrute connection installed and have updated to newest firmware. am i doing something wrong?