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OT: MIDI routing questions
OK, if you were on the drum machine thread, I came to
a conclusion: Use the computer. I'm sure it's
possible to do what I want using the drum machines
themselves, but hey, I've got a nice functioning
laptop and great software, so there you have it. What
I make up for in ease of programming seems to be worth
it.
But here's my new quesetion:
How does one deal with multiple devices that all want
to work on the same MIDI channels? My E-MU XL-7 wants
all 16, but unless I keep it off the chain with my
other devices, I can't use other synths. This isn't a
huge problem, but I'd like to be able to get sounds
from other devices.
The problem I have with keeping it off the chain is
that I loose the ability to control it with my MIDI
keyboard, which is nicer than it's own pads. (though
it's the only drum machine/sequencer I know with
aftertouch)
Any ideas? I'm using a MOTU microexpress MIDI
interface, but I've got their small 2x2 jobbie in a
drawer somewhere. Now I see why people go to
softsynths! The cable routing alone makes my head
hurt!
Mark