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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: The Preenano-Accident...

« on: June 03, 2021, 12:07:46 PM »

I have been exploring your Element patch bank these last couple of days, after having lost interest in all things synthesis for a while.

Really love the Lithium patch in particular and plan to try and make a track just based on modulating the parameters. You can get close to some of those Gabor Lazar/Mark Fell type sounds that I love so much. Such crisp and sonorous tones all at the same time- love it!

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: New F.M. physical materials tutorial video on Youtube

« on: June 03, 2021, 12:02:01 PM »

Bumping this thread as I could also use some guidance as to how the values given in these videos map over to the Preen (FM3)

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM 3 how to change OP shape over MIDI?

« on: April 22, 2021, 11:42:03 PM »

Thanks for the clarification.

I am talking about the FM3 yes, but the bigger problem for me is my lack of knowledge about firmware. I wouldn't know where to start and probably not something I have the time to learn at this point in my life!

But at least now I know what those links are

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM 3 how to change OP shape over MIDI?

« on: April 22, 2021, 04:43:33 AM »

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately for me the information about adding CC is beyond my level (it may be 'easy' for some but I don't even understand what the information in those github links is!!).

You are right that the OT doesn't send NRPN but the Midi Events Processor can convert CC to NRPN so I might be able to get someone to help me work that out.

Thanks again.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM 3 how to change OP shape over MIDI?

« on: April 11, 2021, 05:37:45 AM »

hmm, perhaps I can ask this question another way.

Currently OP shape cannot be changed by MIDI CC, correct?

Is it possible to change OP shape with a sysex message, if I can work out what the sysex command should be?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: OTmkii + preenfm2 how to connect?

« on: April 09, 2021, 01:23:49 AM »

Glad it's worked out.

The 'push encoder to enter' function is one of the great sources of frustration and confusion for all new OT owners!

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / FM 3 how to change OP shape over MIDI?

« on: April 07, 2021, 11:57:14 AM »

This is probably more a 'MIDI' noob question than a FM3 question as such.

How could I change the shape of an OP (let's say OP2) via MIDI with an Octatrack as MIDI controller? There is not a CC assigned to this.

The MSB number is 0 and the LSB number is 45, I want to switch between shape OFF (0) and Sin (1).

Is it possible directly with CC messages from the Octatrack?

If not, I could use a MIDI Event Processor by mapping a CC to a sysex command. How do I work out the sysex message to control the OP shape?

Thanks

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: preenfm3 : v0.106 (better unison + tft backlight is back) : April 3rd 2021

« on: April 04, 2021, 09:36:43 AM »

Incredible stuff. Thanks for the ongoing support and updates.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: OTmkii + preenfm2 how to connect?

« on: April 04, 2021, 09:31:11 AM »

in T1 MIDI page : Pt:1 ONE MIDI CH:-- (i think there must be some number )

This is the main issue. You need to go into the Setup page of MIDI Track 1 on your OT and set it to Ch1. Remember to press the encoder to 'save' the channel. (Of course, plug a MIDI cable from OUT on the OT to IN on the Preen)

This will make OT MIDI track one send MIDI information on Ch1. Your Preen Instrument 1 should now be triggered when you put a trigger on OT MIDI track 1. (You can configure the Preen so each Instrument is controlled by any MIDI channel you choose. By default, Inst 1 receives Channel 1).

Are you just trying to control the Preen with the OT? If yes, you can ignore all those midi settings in the first part of your post- that is for setting up the audio channels on the OT to be controlled by an external MIDI device.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM3 CC list?

« on: January 12, 2021, 10:04:14 AM »

You can also add that cc#30 is for Feedback modulation

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Operators as source in matrix?

« on: January 08, 2021, 09:02:10 AM »

I figured there must be some technical limitations otherwise it would already be implemented.

what are you trying to modulate with an operator?

I suppose the most obvious use would be for Amplitude Modulation (modulate mix1 with op2 for example). As far as I can see there are no sources in the matrix that go far into audio range?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Operators as source in matrix?

« on: January 08, 2021, 01:26:44 AM »

Hi Xavier

Would it be possible to make Operators a source option in the matrix?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: If you ever wanted to know how DX7-Operatorvolumes translate to MIs...

« on: December 27, 2020, 12:17:07 AM »

This is a great reference - thanks for posting.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: FM Drum synthesis tips and tricks

« on: December 24, 2020, 07:23:19 AM »

Robert Henke (aka Monolake) has some videos on this. He uses Ableton Operator but it is fairly simple to translate across to the Preen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfeY0_k1ctk

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: [done in v0.100] PreenFM3 QoL Suggestion

« on: December 20, 2020, 11:49:07 AM »

I must admit when I read the suggestion, I didn't really think that making the bottom row of buttons select the OP would be that big a deal. But now that it's there, it has made navigation noticeably smoother. Nice one.