Switching through multiple instruments in a rack...

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Sherman Banks
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Switching through multiple instruments in a rack...

Post by Sherman Banks » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:46 pm

I am trying to figure out how to map a setting to switch instruments within a rack. The Dennis Desantis live pack has a drum set rack with a switch kit function mapped to a macro knob, but I don't understand what it's controlling to be able to mimic the control setting. Anyone know how to do this?
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longjohns
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Post by longjohns » Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:56 am

that is what the chain selector is for. You can map a controller to the chain selector, and then set the ranges on the chain for which the different instruments are active...

Sherman Banks
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Post by Sherman Banks » Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:04 am

Thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't realize you could automate the parameter selection of the device chain zones. That creates an even more streamlined approach to the way I make music. Thanks again.
Hip Hop production using:
HP Laptop w/ Core Duo 1.83ghz
Live 6
Battery 3
Reason 3
Soundforge
Recycle
Axiom 49/Korg PadKontrol
Vestax 2000's
Stanton SA-12

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