Patch Volume vs Perf Volume (starting all over again)

cappy2112

After loading a perf which had the volume up pretty high, I had frantically tried turning down the volume in the editor, but nothing happened.

After looking through the G2 manual, I couldn't find a reasonable explanation for this.

Is there a logical reason why this is, other than "that's the way it was designed"?

Wouldn't it be trivial for Clavia to add a perf volume knob in the editor, or make the patch volume work for perfs as well?

Afro88 · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject:

There are a few basic functions missing from the engine. Global variation changes and global volume are among them unfortunately.

cappy2112 · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject:

jksuperstar · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:57 pm Post subject:

Functions that the keyboard can do, are not available in the editor (whether it be an engine or keyboard connected, the engine is the same).

gomidas · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:26 am Post subject:

dasz · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

gomidas is pointing to the solution.

Use a set of mult modules (for stereo outs) before each out module and use a CCRecv to modulate the volumes (level). Now when you switch variations the last recieved cc sets the volume thus you have no sudden jumps in volume (as it was programmed for each variation).

Repeat accross other slots (even use the same cc# and midi channel for one overall volume control. It's a hack, but works.

Here's a prf2 to illustrate. Slot 2 changes the Overall volume of slot a (yes it is affected/multiplied by the variation volume, but the 2nd volume control is not affected by variation changes). I included a variation switch so you can see that your volume is taken into account.

In order for this arragement, i had to change my approach to patch volume during patching. IE i keep it cranked across every patch and variation (in other words I do not use CC7 to control volumes at all). The patch inner/contained instrument) volumes are controlled by mixers within each patch. the master volume (as illustred in the prf2 controlled by cc#8 ), keeps volume consistent across varations.

I use an extrnal midi controller as my G2 slot "mixer" - i use the g2 knobs for fun stuff Wink

. Hope this helps.
/Dasz

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cappy2112 · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:32 am Post subject:

cappy2112 · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:37 am Post subject:

mosc · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:26 am Post subject:

On the KBD models, there is no global volume control either except for the volume knob on the front panel. I use this a lot in just auditioning patches and in live performance. If I had an engine, I would run it through a mixer and use the faders.

gomidas · Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:57 am Post subject:

Or you can also MORPH ASSIGN ( morph 8 ) the 4 Patch Level knobs of your perf to the 2d Modwheel (morph 8 ) and use a midi controller (bcr2000 Cool

) with a dedicated cc# 97 knob on the global midi channel of your G2.
But you'll also have to modify all your patchs, maybe do it one by one as you use them...