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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Using the PreenFM sequencer with other midi instruments

« on: October 25, 2016, 09:29:00 PM »

Hi,

I have a fairly simply setup:

Drum Machine Midi Out (master clock) => Bass Synth Midi Out => Electribe 2 Midi Out => PreenFM2's Midi In.

When I start the drum machine all instruments start to play except the PreenFM2. Shouldn't it play as well? Is has a sequencer so my guess is that is should. I do not want to sequence it with the Electribe 2 (externally), I want to use the PreenFM's sequencer along with the others. I'm just starting out so maybe I am missing some beginner knowledge but I'd like some help with this, it would be great.

FWIW, it's could be the Electribe2 as it's the only instrument that really makes me mad when using midi instruments...lol...

Also, I'm not using a midi controller with the PreenFM as I need a Midi Merge box in order to do that and don't have the enough cash atm to do that...but that wouldn't be it would it?

Or am I wrong and the PreenFM doesn't have a type of sequencer that can do this....again, I have beginner knowledge so maybe it's something I know understand at this time.

Any help is appreciated...if I can get it to sequence on it's own with my other instrument that would be HEAVEN. 

* Note: Weird! If I manually press down on one of the Electribe 2 pads it seems to trigger the sequencer and note values. Why isn't it triggering it alone? Does this mean the Electribe 2 is the issue?

Note again: I took the Electribe2 out of the equation and the PreenFM made no sound in the beginning (MIDI channel 1). I did see a quarter note symbol going to the tempo so something was working. I switch over to MIDI Channel 3 (1:3) and it seem to trigger the PreenFM and start playing the sequence! But, I realized I have two other issues. The PreenFM isn't going along with the master clock (90 BPM). I had the Preen set at 90 bpm so that's why it seemed to play along but I increased the tempo of master clock and it stayed at 90. So, I stopped the master clock (drum machine) and the PreenFM wouldn't stop playing. I assume it has something to do with the gate/triggers but could be wrong. So again, the Preen isn't going along with my master clock and it keeps playing once I've stop it (which makes sense seeing as it's not really syncing to the master clock)...will try some other things tonight. 

figured I would document it for anyone that reads this...especially newbies.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / MIDI Thru question

« on: September 26, 2016, 09:34:07 PM »

Newbie MIDI question. If I set the MIDI to Thru does that give me something similar to two MIDI In ports? If so, something is not working (user error, of course). I have a PreenFM, a midi controller (midi out only) and an Electribe 2 (Midi In and Out). What i want to do is connect all three and use the PreenFM as my synth for the Electribe 2. Right now, I can do that with the E2's pad. But I want to control it with my Midi keyboard controller instead. How would I do this, if it is possible to do it all? Maybe I misunderstand Midi Thru and what it does though.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: MIDI Channels and sequencing PreenFM with external sequencer

« on: August 23, 2016, 04:31:45 PM »

lokki, thanks for the info on this. I will take that info and read the manual closely and experiment with PreenFM's settings more today. I am totally unfamilar with the PreenFM (and no, didn't realize it was 4-part timbral....lots to learn!).

Regardless, it looks like the issue with me was simply that I didn't load a sound into each slot (*like you mentioned to me up above*):

I1 [load preset] for synth #1 and slot I2 [load preset] for synth #2. Once I did that (I didn't even have to fool w/ MIDI settings...yay!) I'm rocking out now and making some music. :p

This synthesizer sounds GREAT, I am so happy I decided to get one. Will look into developing my own patches down the road.

Thanks everyone!

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: MIDI Channels and sequencing PreenFM with external sequencer

« on: August 23, 2016, 12:09:26 AM »

There should be a default preset.
My guess is that the number of voice of instrument 2 (midi channel 2) is set to 0.

If not, do you see a '2' showing up on midi note on ?

For the Circuit it states:

This is set up as per the key below.
Synth 1 = MIDI channel 1
Synth 2 = MIDI channel 2
Drums 1 to 4 = MIDI channel 10

FWIW, here is the link to the Circuit info: https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206857899-Using-Circuit-to-sequence-external-MIDI-instruments

From what I've gathered there is no way to change the channel on each instrument so I'm fairly certain Synth #2 on the Circuit is listening on MIDI Channel 2.

When I switch over to Synth 2 on the Circuit I see the number 2 flashing in the right top corner when I press a note and that happens regardless if I set it to Midi Ch. 2: 2 in the settings menu. I"m a beginner so I bet it's something simple.   

edit/update: I also just noticed if change the MIDI Channel on the PreenFM to MIDI 2 it still plays on MIDI Channel 1 of the Circuit, not sure if that is what's suppose to happen or not...figured I'd mentioned it. So, synth 1 on MIDI Channel one plays and sequences the PreenFM regardless of what MIDI channel it's on I assume.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / MIDI Channels and sequencing PreenFM with external sequencer

« on: August 22, 2016, 10:47:02 PM »

Hi,

I just got my PreenFM and I love it!  I have question though.....

I have a Novation Circuit and I want to sequence the PreenFM with it. On the Circuit, Synth 1 is MIDI Channel 1 and Synth 2 is MIDI Channnel 2. For synth #1 on the Circuit I can play/sequence the PreenFM with no issues. But on Synth 2 of the Circuit (MIDI Channel 2 in this case) I hear nothing. Here is what I did and figured it would work but it didn't.

Load Save >Tools
>Set Crea Ren Scala
Midi Ch. 2: 2

I figured that would get the Preen to listen on Channel 2 of the Circuit but nothing happens. Any ideas?