Convert all incoming notes to C2

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selthym
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Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by selthym » Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:56 pm

Is there a way to convert all incoming notes to a single note, such as C2. The Scale effect can convert all notes to C, but the octave varies depending on the incoming note.

I could use Racks and a Pitch Plug to do this but I am sure there must be an easier way.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by arachnaut » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:50 pm

You can use a drum rack and set all the send notes to C2, or whatever.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by stutter » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:08 pm

this Fixed at C3 Rack is from an old, free CovOps patch somewhere... SImpulse I think. Saves you the work. Can't think of an easier way.

Thinking about your pK needs. If anything comes of it I'll get in touch.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by selthym » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:39 am

I knew I had a patch like that, I just could not locate it. Thanks for this, I have now found it in my Midi Effects Racks "The Muses" Folder

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by Tone Deft » Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:01 am

use a scale plug in.

make a horizontal bar at C, then a midi pitch plug in to move it to C2.
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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by Superchibisan » Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:56 am

tone deft wins.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by selthym » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:23 am

Tone Deft wrote:use a scale plug in.

make a horizontal bar at C, then a midi pitch plug in to move it to C2.
This was my initial thoughts, however one note is B4 and another B2 different octives of C are produced. The rack posted above works a treat.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by arachnaut » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:29 am

EDIT: Nope - doesn't work like that
Last edited by arachnaut on Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:38 am, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by Tone Deft » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:35 am

arachnaut got it. lesson learned, thanks! 8)


scale plug in won't constrict the output to 1 octave. drum racks are good for forcing controls to one single note/drum sound.
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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by arachnaut » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:39 am

Sorry - I edited my post with the picture.

It looks like it should work, but it doesn't.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by pepezabala » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:10 am

fixed pitch: do it with two pitch plugs.

first dialed aaalll the way up. or down. depends on your general state of mind. makes that ANY note gets to be note 128. or note 1.

Second one transposes down or up to the note you want - C2 in your case

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by arachnaut » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:07 pm

pepezabala wrote:fixed pitch: do it with two pitch plugs.

first dialed aaalll the way up. or down. depends on your general state of mind. makes that ANY note gets to be note 128. or note 1.

Second one transposes down or up to the note you want - C2 in your case
Very clever. I like this approach.

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Re: Convert all incoming notes to C2

Post by william.jack38 » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:48 pm

hey arachnut, you have really given a good solution for incoming notes. It really works, thank for your help because I am looking for this solution.

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