Nord 2x rack problem with arp sync

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

Hi.

I have a big problem.. I have an nord rack 2x, and I turn the arpeggiator sync and lfo sync to ON, by pushing SHIFT+SPECIAL buttons. that´s right.. but when I switch on my nord rack 2x the next day I can see than arp sync and lfo sync is turn to off. Why?.. is there any OS update to download?.. is this a OS bug?
Another question, I have assigned slot A to 1-2 outputs... slot B to 1-2 outputs, slot C to 3-4 outputs and slot D to 3-4 outputs too. and when I try un pan a preset from L to R in cubase or logic (using CC 7), it´s impossible. why?.. Can be it possible in any way?
thank you.

Best Regards.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:06 am Post subject:

ENIGMA

Because the NordLead is original designed as a performance synthesizer there is no global 'save system settings'. So it doesn't work for single Programs, but this information is saved in Performance mode. Do you need a single Program, save just one Program in Performance mode, simple as that. On page 36 of the manual you can find what is being saved in this particular mode.

Making a Pan is much more difficult. It can't be done using just one program controlled by just one Midi Channel, because the NordLead doesn't have a Pan parameter. CC7 controls the program Gain, so you'll need two Programs to do this.
I suggest to make a Performance containing the same Program twice, each having it's own Midi channel. Both used Slots have a Out of it's own, the mixing desk is set in Left-Right panning. When CC7 of the first Slot is turned up, the second CC7 will be turned down.

It's just a sketch; I never tried it Smile

Wout

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

Hi Wout Blommers, thank you for your answer.. but.. one question, If I save a performer for with this parameters for example: SLOT A "B058" SLOT B "F015" SLOT C "A073" SLOT D "C014", and I´m in single mode (not performance).. when I´ll change a sound into a slot (in one theme).. for expample SLOT A "B058" to SLOT A "C078" then this slot turn arp sync to off. and lfo sync to off too, doesn´t it?

thank you very very much...

Best regards.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

The parameters concerning LFOSync is only saved in PerfMode. [Manual page 112 - Performance Data Format - Offset 272] You can't find these parameters in the PatchFormat, not even in PerfMode [Offset 0 to 263]

Anyway, changing it in Program mode won't help, but changing it in Performance mode, without changing the Performance itself, will work.
As you see you are able to make four different sync parameters to each Slot.
BUT noting you are using a Rack version... beware of the fact all Slots always react to Midi, even when not active, and always react to the left most Midi channel...
This can be tricky. Did you read the sticky thread about Midi and Racks already? http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-30652.html

BTW I edited your post by removing the quotation of the complete mail I posted.

Wout

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

Hi again.

I have tried to work in performance mode, but I have seen 2 problems.

First of all, I created a new performance preset set slot A to C from channel 2 to channel 5 (I mean. Slot A->ch 2, Slot B -> ch 3 Slot C->ch 4 and Slot D -> ch 5). and I set up each slot to arp and lfo sync to ON, that´s right and it works.

But.. the problems are. When I try to assign each Slot to a diferent output I have seen that is not possible. (I wanna assign Slot A, to output 1-2 Slot B to the same outputs. Slot C and D to the 3-4 outputs).. but If I assign slot A to the 1-2 outputs, the others Slots are assigned to 1-2 outputs. and there´s no way to change it. (is this possible?... how?)

the second problem , when I turn on Nord the next time it open in single mode not performance mode. It´s possible to change this mode for when I´ll turn on the nord I´ll be in performance mode?

thank you

best regards.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:42 am Post subject:

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

Thank you very much... I´ll try it tonight and I´ll tell you something.

best regards

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

I m going crazy.

When I m on performance mode, I press slot A and then I press shift+output buttons, then I chose 1ab, and press shift again , then I press slot C and Press shift+output and I chose 1cd , then press shift , later press store, but when I press shit+output mode to see the output assigned in slot C, I can see 1ab is selected, why?... I chosed 1cd in this slot into performance mode.

But this is not all, I go to single mode, I had A and B slots asigned to 1ab outputs and B a C to 1cd, but now all outputs are 1ab in all slots. I try to change this outputs. I mean , in single mode I press shift+output mode in slot C and I select 1cd, then I press shift again.. but nothing happens. When I press shift+output mode to see if slot C is selected 1cd, I can see 1ab is selected into this slot.. why?... what s wrong?

Have I to install OS 1.0 again?... is there any bug?

thankyou

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN

Wout Blommers · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject:

ENIGMA · Joined: Jan 20, 2009 Posts: 7 Location: SPAIN