Ableton
Ableton
Enabling Arm on Selection in Ableton Arm on Selection in Ableton allows you to automatically arm the track as soon as it is selected. This option is not enabled by default in Ableton, and requires you to place a text file in the Ableton folder. The above mentioned folders can be found here Windows: UsersUsernameAppDataRoamingAbletonLive x.x.xPreferences Mac OS X:Few readersAbleton Live Looper Control
You may find that the Ableton Looper button is not functioning the same when triggering it with your Morningstar controller as it is with a mouse click. The problem being that it cannot stay in overdub mode. There is a simple fix for this. Just add the same CC message with value 0 triggered by a Release action below your first MIDI message as shown below (CC5 is used for this example but you can use any CC number you want). Without it, Ableton is reading the Looper button as if it is being helFew readers
Neural DSP
Controlling Plugins with MIDI https://neuraldsp.com/getting-started/controlling-plugins-with-midi MIDI Mapping If you are intending to send only one message to trigger a function in a Neural DSP plugin, be sure to set the MIDI Type to CC Toggle. The CC message needs to have a value of 127. RunnSome readersFractal Audio
More info about using Fractal Audio products with MIDI and their MIDI capabilities can be found here: https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=MIDI Fractal Integration Feature Only works with the MC6MKII, MC8 and MC6PRO, and with the FM3, FM9 and AxeFX 3. MIDI OUT from MC needs to be connected to MIDI IN on Fractal device. MIDI OUT from the Fractal device needs to be connected back to the MC6 MIDI INFew readersFractal VP4
Fractal VP4 User manual See page 55 for the MIDI Implementation See pages 48-49 for the MIDI functions assignable under Setup =MIDI / Remote Switching FX "channels" The VP4 features 4 effects block, and each effects block features 4 channels. For example, 4 different drives can be assigned to a drive block, each represented by a channel 1-4. Many users change that channel using a long press on the VP4's stFew readersZoom
Zoom MS-50G There is no official MIDI implementation and support from Zoom with regards to MIDI capabilities in this product, but users have found it possible to control the device using MIDI from a USB MIDI Host. Once connected, PC messages allow you to select presets, and CC 74 brings up the tuner (0-63 = off; >63 = on) See: Unofficial ZOOM MS-50G/60B/70CDR MIDI Message documentation Multistomp Plus Line (Few readersBoss
Boss FS7 Footswitch When using the FS7 as an Aux Switch, the FS7 needs to be powered in order for it to work as a momentary switch. The polarity setting needs to be set to II and Mode to MOMENTARY. As usual, a Stereo TRS cable needs to be used - a Mono TS cable will not work. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/25b3cf0205799600/a650800d-2e61-4a77Few readersLine 6
HX Stomp On using MIDI Clock with the HX Stomp Question: I have been trying to setup the specular tempus and am having difficulties with the midi clock. For some reason it is doubling my time. When I do it on the pedal it works fine. But when I do it from the controller it changes to double time. Any idea what it could be? Answer: Turn midi transmit off in global settings on the stomp. I was running my mc8 into the stomp and out to the tempus via midi out/thru. I believe it says TFew readersSource Audio
Source Audio ONE Series Setting up ONE Series Pedals for MIDI Source Audio provides a few ways to connect ONE series pedals (C4, Ventris, EQ2, etc.)to MIDI controllers: USB. Any of our controllers with USB Host functionality, like MC6 Pro, can directly connect to Source Audio pedals. You can also use a USB MIDI host adapter (like the Disaster Area gHOST). Neuro Hub. All One Series pedals can pass MIDI through the Neuro port using the Neuro Hub. Make sure that you set theFew readersQuantiloop
On getting Momentary switch functionality in the App It turns out Quantiloop is backwards. I can get full functionality as a momentary switch by programming in the editor a CC value of 127 on press and CC value of 0 on release all.Few readersiConnectivity
mioXM / mioXL These MIDI interfaces will not interface with the MC3/6/8 when the Keyboard interface firmware used. This is not an issue with the MC3/6/8. https://iconnectivity.supportbee.io/53-iconnectivity-knowledgebase/534-midi/8517-what-does-the-host-port-on-my-iconnectivity-interface-do This port is not a normal USB port - it is designed solFew readersLoopy Pro App
Delay when using MIDI to trigger app functions If using CC messages to trigger functions with the MIDI Learn feature, Loopy Pro expects a CC value 127 and value 0 message. If you are only sending a CC value 127 message, Loopy Pro will see it as a switch being held down and the MIDI Learn feature will adjust as such: This will cause some delays when triggering functions in theFew readersEventide
H9 MIDI Connection MIDI connection does not work when the H9 is connected to the computer via USB. USB needs to be plugged before the MIDI ports will work on the H9. Output Volume The Output Volume function does not boost the volume. It just sets the output volume from 0 - 100%.Few readersApple
Logic Pro By default, Logic Pro mirrors in coming MIDI messages back to connected MIDI devices. So, if you are sending a MIDI channel on the same channel as your controller, your controller might respond to the MIDI message being sent (whether changing channels if its is a PC message etc). This option needs to be turned off, or your MIDI controller needs to be set to an independent MIDI channel.Few readersKemper
Profiler MIDI OUT and MIDI Thru ports on the Kemper do not pass SysEx messages through.Few readersDunlop
DVP4 Expression Pedal The settings in the DVP4 should be as above for use as an expression pedal.Few readersWalrus Audio
MAKO Series Pedals The Walrus Audio Mako series pedals have full MIDI integration of their parameters and functions, so they can easily be integrated with your Morningstar product. Please see their manuals for details beyond what is listed here. This article uses the manual for the MAKO series M1 (v.1) as reference. Setting up MIDI channels MIDI channels are selected when the pedal starts up. Hold down theFew readersTwo Notes
Opus There is a delay when changing presets on the Opus, when sending a PC message. In the video below, the Opus is connected directly to the Timeline MIDI Thru port. Both are responding to the same PC message on the same channel. You can see that the Opus takes longer to change presets as compared to the Timeline.Few readersStrymon
Big Sky, Timeline, and Mobius Setup These devices have MIDI DIN inputs so can be connected to our controllers DIN to DIN or using a TRS MIDI to DIN adapter. As indicated in their manuals, you'll want to go to the "Globals Menu" and modify the following settings: (MIDICH) MIDI Channel: pick the channel (1 thru 16) that this pedal will listen on (each pedal needs to be on a different channel) (MIDICT) MIDI Continuous Controllers: Set to OFF unless you know what you're doing. (MIDIPA) MIFew readersChase Bliss
Chase Bliss MIDI connections to most of the small form-factor Chase Bliss pedals are done over the EXP/CV/MIDI port, which needs a 1/4" TRS cable. The MIDI is sent on the Ring, with the Tip left floating (TRS means "Tip - Ring - Sleeve", where the sleeve is grounded and signals are sent over the tip and/or ring). There are three solutions below. Setup 1 is the simplest and works for most people. Setup 2 is a good solution for testing or if you just have one Chase Bliss pedal. Setup 3 isFew readers