can some nice person do a tutorial video of how to use the new MCC

[turbo_kev]

Hi All

can some nice person do a tutorial video of how to use the new MCC
I am totally confused now they took the sync away


I have some nice sequences  set up and I don't want to loose them

cheers
kev

[adfa]

Same here please

[adfa]

Is there a full manual for MCC?
I'd like to know a few things. For example, what is the difference between relative 1,2 and 3 know settings?

[stuey]

Is there a full manual for MCC?
I'd like to know a few things. For example, what is the difference between relative 1,2 and 3 know settings?

The difference between the modes of the knobs are how they control each parameter. Absolute is the main one you would use for controlling most knobs and sliders, on the Moog for example. They use 0-127 values which correspond to what value you use for the know rotation speed.

Relative mode means that the encoders send MIDI messages that can increment or decrement a parameter without
there being jumps in the values. This allows for smooth operation and allows for greater interaction in applications that
support this type of MIDI data.

From Arturia website:

If the encoders are set to RELATIVE 1 (using the free MIDI CONTROL CENTER software), the encoders will send a stream of
MIDI messages with data values of 65-67 when turned clockwise and will send a string of MIDI message 63-61 when turned
counter clockwise. The faster you turn the encoder, the higher or lower the data value. Relative 2 and Relative 3 modes
are similar in operation but send different values.


Absolute mode is the standard method of sending MIDI data. When an encoder is moved, it will send a value based on
the last value it sent. Example:
The Encoder last sent a value of 32. When the encoder is turned clockwise, it will send 33, 34, 35, …. in increasing amounts
up to 127. If you turned it counter clockwise, it would send the data 31, 30, 29, …. in decreasing amounts to a value of 0.


Stuart

[stuey]

The MCC is very useful, it's easy to get to grips with.

Simply put. Click on the pads or rotary controllers you want to save, dedicate a CC number to them and a control. Do that for other pads and knobs then save as. Call it what you want then create as many as you need.

To go deeper, you can assign all the desired controls with undefined midi CC numbers, for argument sake, start at 20 or 52. This gives you enough to be sequential.

In your software, eater assign the same numbers, or once you have saved your control preset. Use the midi icon top right of the V5 synths and assign CC by turning the desired control.

You can also save each 'map' as something new. I save two things, 1 for the hardware which is in the MCC and 1 map in the synth. Call them both the same thing and recall both when you want to use that combination of control.

Each memory can be saved to which represents the user presets. The working memory is the one you have recalled at that moment.

If you create a patch, you can 'store to' any memory you like, or if you have created presets on the hardware you can recall them into the software.

When you recall them hey appear as something like Memory 0 2016_09_27 15.56.28. Just rename it. This recalls the working memory, so lets say you are working on a set up in beat step, you can save them each time you change something.

Once you get more into how it works there are loads of things you can save, but it;s really down to what you want to set up and control.

Hope that helps,
Stuart

 

[adfa]

Very helpful stuart. Thanks. I am wondering more about the device settings page and what they all do.

[stuey]

The Project or Controller map page?

The controller map is just an image of the unit and the assignable pads and knobs. The project page gives you global control over the device.

Global channel is the midi channel it works on, 1-16. CV/Gate channel much the same. CV being an older form of control used before midi was available. Works on voltages.

Knob acceleration is how quickly the knobs response. Pad velocity is how the pads react to a hit, you can set full velocity if you need a switch or to send 127 to a control.


The rest is associated with the movement of the sequence and how it performs. Transpose, swing, scale type and pattern length etc


I advocate playing around with it and saving different controls to see what it does and to the see the difference in each parameter, it will give you a better understanding on what can be achieved.

Thanks, Stuart


   

[adfa]

Cheers Stuart. I have all that sorted. The device settings page is the one I am interested in.

[stuey]

Device setting page, on what device?

Beatstep pro?

Can you screen grab it and send it over, I don't have a Pro


Stuart

[adfa]

Many thanks Stuart but if you don't know the page I don't think you will be able to help. Cheers though.

[stuey]

Okedoke, this stuff is pretty simple to figure out. You just got to use it and figure it out

Stuart