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A MIDI-controlled key quantizer
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Would you like to see a MIDI controlled key quantizer?
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jamos



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:06 pm    Post subject: A MIDI-controlled key quantizer Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

After doing much work with arpeggiations, key quantization, and the like over the last few days, I've decided that I cannot LIVE without a key quantizer that responds to keyboard input.

This would be similar to the existing key quantizer, but would live in the MIDI section. The keyboard displayed in this module is read-only; the keys respond to MIDI data. The module would have a MIDI input channel control similar to the other MIDI receive modules, as well as the existing KeyQuantize controls.

The module would allow -
- Creation of algorithmically controlled arpeggiators
- Interactive force-to-scale for drones and noodles
- Etc.
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mosc
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I think I understand what you are getting at. Not sure how it would work. Would you trigger this module and it would set the quantization notes to active (sounding) notes. Like, you hold down a chord or something on the keyboard and then push a button to lock those notes into the note quantizer?

I like the note quantizer too, but is gets boring fast. To change keys consider using several quantizers in parallel and run them into a multiplexer module. Then you can pick what key you want by controling the mux.

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jamos



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

mosc wrote:
Would you trigger this module and it would set the quantization notes to active (sounding) notes. Like, you hold down a chord or something on the keyboard and then push a button to lock those notes into the note quantizer?


My first thought is that it would act on sounding notes. Since notes can be lcked with the KB hold function, this would not absolutely require a latch mechanism; OTOH, that would be convenient for many applications, so maybe it would also have a Latch input, during which notes would latch or accumulate.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Well, I think you have a great idea that would make improvisation much easier. I'd vote several times if I could. I guess as administrator, I could rig the electron but I'll not do it. Laughing

This is almost as important at the binary up/down counter with asynchronous presets. Wink

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Rob



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:11 pm    Post subject: Re: A MIDI-controlled key quantizer Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

jamos wrote:
After doing much work with arpeggiations, key quantization, and the like over the last few days, I've decided that I cannot LIVE without a key quantizer that responds to keyboard input.

This would be similar to the existing key quantizer, but would live in the MIDI section. The keyboard displayed in this module is read-only; the keys respond to MIDI data. The module would have a MIDI input channel control similar to the other MIDI receive modules, as well as the existing KeyQuantize controls.

The module would allow -
- Creation of algorithmically controlled arpeggiators
- Interactive force-to-scale for drones and noodles
- Etc.


And let it span more than the flimsy one octave that is on the current key quantizer. So, it would have to quantize to the actual keys pressed 'wherever on the keyboard' and not force them into a scale that repeats on all octaves.
Maybe better, have this as an extra option that can be turned on or off.
Perhaps this would cause problems with the display, but imho its an important musical option I really miss on the current KeyQuant module.
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Tim Kleinert



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I've been missing exactly this feature too. Forcing tonal FX and noodles etc. to chords/scales played on the keyboard is very important in making them more useful in live situations.

My vote!
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Wan



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Also something i would love. Then we can start making Karma-like patches on the G2, but then more....modular Cool
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