Modular G2 Use As Notes And Automation?

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

I've been using modular g2 for while now, and i'm little bit tired of recording, would appreciate if someone could help to explain or make some printscreens or help in anyway.. i'm using a usb midi interface, and the audio cables correctly connected to my RME Fireface.., but would love to use automations and putting my own notes instead of recording.. ?

blue hell

Moved the message to the general G2 section, as the patch section is meant for patches.

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

the synth works perfectly,but i want to put my own notes, like C5,4,6,7 etc and automate the knobs.. Also i dont want to work with recording. I mean is there not any other way of working with it without recording.. I dont remember what its called in cubase or any other sequencer but if i am right it is add-key-note..

Wout Blommers · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

Are you refering to the Sequencer modules?

Wout

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

hmm i dont know how to explain haha, i wanna use it as software im tired of recording.. when u dont have hardware how do you make the melodies, u pute notes.. i want to automate the lfo in the sequencer so i dont have to record while im spinning the knob..

Wout Blommers · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject:

So if I understand you well...
You want the synthesizer to sound all the time, playing notes, while you are tweaking the knobs?

I'll wait until receiving a positive answer, otherwise I'll write nonsense...

Wout

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

The best simple way to explain is that i dont wanna push any record button but use the g2 in the tracks.. how can i explain better :/

Alexander · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

Anything can be automated! You could use sequencer modules for generating both note and control data. There are too many easy solutions to your problem.

A great start would be to go through some g2 topics discussing 'generic patches' 'noodles' 'sequencers' etcetera, download some of the patches, play around with them until you find one that does what you like and go from there!

Study, assimilate, recreate.

There are so many wonderful discussions and patches in the archives, you can never stop learning by taking those apart.

Good luck, have fun!! Smile

Alexander · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

...you could trigger the g2 over midi and you can control the transport of your daw with the g2 over midi.

Or press 'record' and have your daw count off a few bars, so you have time to sit down behind your controller!

...orrrrrr, get a mate to press record for you! Very Happy

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

i know how to work with it man Smile

thats not the problem the only thing i want is only use it as we use software synthesizer no recording put notes.. and put in bars.. then push play button just like that Smile

thats the only thing i need help with.. apreciate ure help PLUR

but if you just could help me to fix so i can use it with only notes and automations of each knob

Wout Blommers · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

I believe your question is computer software sequencer related? How to create Midi notes without playing the keyboard and recording it?

Wout

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject:

You need a software sequencer program such as Ableton Live or Cakewalk Sonar. The G2 is not capable of storing automation on its own, so it needs help from a software application of this kind. (Yes, I know that it is possible to store such information in a sequencer module, but such storage is very limited)

Are you using such a program now? If so, what is it?

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

Im almost sure that that works in cubase for sure Smile

but i think i know what the problem is now.. The Midi 1/2 is inactive in cubase dont know why.. I can see them and select them and it signal but no sound.. I have a CME Usb Midi Interface midi in and out cable and usb in one.. connected to the modular g2 and from modular g2 to usb port.. and audio cables is connected to Channel 3/4 In RME Fireface.. and ive opened them as OPEN/ON all time in the matrix.. I Got sound everywhere but wihtout cubase when put notes in key editor no sound but signal... Could it be something with the MIDI Remote that RME Fireface has`? or anything else

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

that was exactly my question Wout Blommers

but the question now is how to solve it? Very Happy

And i want to thank all guys who is trying to help apreciate it alot! PLUR

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

I got all cables man its all correclty connected or i wouldnt be able to use the G2 Editor.. Smile

i know what you've been thinking but its not that problem..

Its those cables, http://www.synthtopia.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/usb-midi-cable.jpg

And

http://www.cable-trader.co.uk/images/USB%202.0%20type%20A%20to%20type%20B%203.0m.jpg

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject:

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

The cables is in pics in the message over Smile

check out and i hope idont miss something.. And ofcourse the audio cables obviously wich i have forgot to post link about but not so neseceary anymore to post about

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

If all the cables you describe are connected properly, then you should be able to send MIDI from your computer to the G2. In addition, you need a way to get the audio signal from the G2 back to your computer. That would take the form of two cables from the OUT1 (MONO) and OUT2 connectors to corresponding input ports on your audio interface.

You have those?

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

yeah i got the audio cables theres connected too i just forgot to post link about them..

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

i got sound everywhere, its only cubase when putting the notes no sound but signal..

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

So what you are saying is that you are sending MIDI notes from Cubase to the G2 but no sound is coming out?

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

yeah exactly but is signal only but no sound

ark · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

Sound Maniac · Joined: Oct 25, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Sweden

i have signal in the parameter/peakmeter or whatever to call it.. But dont hear the sound..