Re: midi note??? loop changes on Repeater? Very weird HELP!!!!

[Greg Waltzer <gwaltzer@optonline.net>]

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If the repeater is changing loops, it must be responding to something other
than notes, like program change or cc messages. However the repeater will
also respond to notes (to change the pitch), so make sure that it's receiving
on a different midi channel from what your other devices are sending (unless
you want it to change pitch in response to what yo're playing). If it's on
a different channel, only the clock signal will get through.

Andrew Taylor wrote:

Mark,

I'm not familiar with the workings of the Repeater, but if it's anything like the Echoplex it's probably recognising midi notes as commands. Does it say anything in the manual about this ? There are a few repeater users on this list so I'm sure they'll be able to confirm for you.

 

If you pick up your midi guitar and play every note, starting from open E, then wait for the Repeater to change it's 'loop select'  or whatever it's doing you'll find which midi note is responsible eventually. Then perhaps search the manual for the corresponding number ?

 

Hope this helps,

 

----- Original Message -----

From: mark

To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com

Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 12:43 AM

Subject: midi note??? loop changes on Repeater? Very weird HELP!!!!

Very strange problem..

 

After re-cabling my setup for a NEW-IMPROVED system, (But addmittedly rather complex arrangement that may or may-not have a midi loop in it..explanation follows). I have a VERY WEIRD phenomena. The "loop select" changes as I play guitar (GR30 guitar synth)... So there I am making a groovy loop and suddenly I notice the display change loops to seemingly random loops. They dont actually play, just cue them up.

Now this midi routing DOES mean that the midi out from the Guitar synth is getting to the repeater, but how can it change loops just by playing the guitar??? I would understand if I was changing patches on the synth but NOT NOTES!!!

 

OK I know none of you midi geniui can help without further in depth info so i have made a diagram of my rig at

its not as complicated as it looks,

It is basically a Electrix heavy looping rig (repeater/filter factory/mofx)

almost seperated from...

a roland GR30 guitar synth midi'ed up to a Korg MS2000 rack synth (THRU a Boss drummachine). There is a kinda loop here (if you see the diagram) because I want the drummachine to send clock to BOTH the git-synth AND the Korg synth (for both their in-built arpegiators). however I am ALSO using the midi note from the git synth to drive the korg... I KNOW I KNOW I could have Drummachine>GR30>Korg synth ... but the korg doesnt seem to GET the clock-outa the GR30... Cant find soft midi thru on it...

HOWEVER... (sorry this is getting obtuse) IT DOES WORK...  the electrix rack synchs nicely to the drummachine and the git synth plays at same speed and so does the Korg... luverly jubbly... BUT THE F***ING LOOP NUMBERS CHANGE ON THE REPEATER!!!!!!!!!!

 

Anyone enjoy a challenge, spot the problem...

 

Please you guys, I know you're the BEST

 

Mark Red

 

 

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