any recommendations for MIDI software for computer?

EdK · Post by **EdK** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:51 am

Hello!

Can anyone recommend software for a PC that I can use to control patch changes to two synthesizers?

Example of what I want to do: I have two synths (Korg Triton and M1). During live performance I need to perform patch changes at a moments notice. In many cases, I need to change Combi and Prog patches on both synths while performing. Pressing the Combi and Prog buttons and selecting patch numbers while performing is difficult. In some cases, I need to change up to 4 patches (Combi and Prog on each synth). There's just not enough time to do it and one little mistake makes it take even longer.

I'd like to be able to 'pre-program' my the patch changes I need in each synth and categorize it in sort of a 'playlist' using some sort of software program on a laptop which I will connect both synths via midi.

Does anyone know of any software programs that can do what I looking for?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Ed

rainy-taxi · Post by **rainy-taxi** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:25 am

Im not sure if this even excists in software form. There are midi patchbays that can do this (opcode, miditemp, akai, roland, digital music co).

What might be an easier solution is to use a footswitch connected to one of your keyboards. Make your rig like this:

One keyboard is responsible for sending the program changes
Both have the same patch structure (so if you have a song called X which uses 2 patches on both synths then 001 and 002 are those patches on both synths).

Use a footswitch to increment the patch on one (and it will automatically change on the other too).

kanthos · Post by **kanthos** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:09 pm

Any reason why this needed a second thread? I gave you a suggestion of software you could use *and* gave an in-depth explanation of a way of organizing things that would make your switching as short as possible. If you've tried any/all of my suggestions and still don't like them, you should be commenting on why you don't like them so that someone can better point you in the right direction, not starting a new thread.

Gargamel314 · Post by **Gargamel314** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:24 pm

kanthos wrote:Any reason why this needed a second thread? I gave you a suggestion of software you could use *and* gave an in-depth explanation of a way of organizing things that would make your switching as short as possible. If you've tried any/all of my suggestions and still don't like them, you should be commenting on why you don't like them so that someone can better point you in the right direction, not starting a new thread.

he posted both threads at the same time... some people do that so they get more people to read their thread (like the guy asking about the M1R-EX and M3R). His question involves the Triton Studio and the M1, so he posted the same thing in the Triton Studio forum and the M1's forum. Looks like this one was posted before you responded... i thought your response was great!!!

kanthos · Post by **kanthos** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:24 am

Ah, that'd explain it. Should've looked at post dates. Doh!

lukos · Post by **lukos** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:08 pm

I have found the same problem with software. Most are geared towards sequencing rather than plain old control surface. A midi programmable pedal is a cool idea because it leaves your hands free and I have decided to write my own software to control a Trinity in a live scenario. It isn't massively easy though because some common operations (like transpose and combi/prog) are system exclusive and need messages customised on a per keyboard basis, a pain when as in my case I am using a Roland piano and a Korg synth.