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leoa · Joined: 07 Jun 2009 Posts: 10

When using an external sequencer should the M3 be in combi mode or seq mode? I am able to run my external sequencer, with the M3 in seq mode, with no problems except that the programs do not have thier associated effects. I know that if I use the internal sequencer, as I assign a program to each track I have the option to copy the effects. Am I suppose to set up combi's with different programs on each track/channel?
exampe piano on track1-channel1, bass on track2-channel 2, guitar on track3-channel3 etc. then make sure that on the external sequencer piano parts are on track 1, bass on track 2 etc?
Thanks for any help with this matter.
Leo

a.schemkes · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:53 pm Post subject:

The M3 should be in SEQUENCER MODE

To copy a combi to SEQUENCER MODE just push both ENTER and REC/WRITE buttons at the same time.
M3 will ask SET UP TO RECORD Are you sure? Then hit OK and you have the sequencer mode set up with your combi. Applause

A very very handy short cut from KORG
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Shakil · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject:

Leoa

In sequencer mode, you have to set the effects for tracks as you need for the current song. The effects saved in the program itself might not be valid or clash with other tracks on the song. You do have option to copy the effects from any program.

This type of routing is more flexible and more efficient, since you can set the effects separately from the selected programs. You can route multiple tracks to same insert effect, hence saving DSP. You can also audition different versions of the instrument, without losing the edits you make to the effects for a song.

Route each track to one of the insert effect bus, and then edit that insert effect as you need for the song.

For a quick start, you can select one of sequencer song templates. There are several templates for different genres. These templates already have programs, effects and routing setup for you to start recording your ideas, and late you can customize the programs, effects etc...

If you are sequencing on KORG M3 itself, please note that it doesn't offer MIDI OMNI mode. You will have to select MIDI channel of the track you want to record on, and also make sure that track is currently selected on M3, otherwise it will not record. For example, if you want to record on track 3, make sure the external MIDI keyboard is sending on same channel as track 3, usually channel 3, and track 3 is currently selected on M3.

If you are using external sequencer, set local control off, and make sure the MIDI channel are setup properly as you need. If you are using a computer, use the USB midi port and software editor along your sequencer.
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Rob Sherratt · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:

Interesting you recommend SEQUENCER mode when using the M3 as a sound module. I use COMBI mode as follows. I created a User Combi called "Cakewalk Sonar" and I preset all the banks to GM and then track 10 to gm (drums). I then set the EFX on all tracks the same way to just use a small amount of master reverb, no inserts. I then select that Combi, and everything plays back from Cakewalk Sonar very nicely.

Regards,
Rob

Shakil · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:11 pm Post subject:

Yes, you could use COMBI also, since COMBIs can have 16 parts now.
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NavidSyed · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject:

leoa · Joined: 07 Jun 2009 Posts: 10

Thank you all for replying and your suggestions.
I am having some success, but have a few more things to try.
I am setting everything up in my computer based external sequencer. Some of the programs (patches) really do need insert effects (organ, for example, needs the rotary effect). I don't know if I can send some sort of CC# so that effect is applied to the organ. Here is what I'm thinking. I save the song as a MIDI file. Load it into the M3 and apply the effects (insert, master and total) as needed.
Save it on the M3 as a MIDI file (I also save it as a sng so that I have the option of play it back on the M3 sequencer). Here is the question - if I load the new MIDI file into my external sequencer, when I play it back will the effects be there? Does the MIDI save on the M3 save the effects settings?
Thank you all.
leo

Rob Sherratt · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject:

orpheus2006 · Full Member Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 193

Nice!
IMO this or a similar GM combi should be included in the factory sound set. It is a common function for many users to audition general Midi files. For example, on Yamaha Motif there is such a GM combi (or "multi" in their words) available.

Rob Sherratt · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:24 am Post subject:

Shakil · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:05 am Post subject:

Well... this is not a big deal since all of the internal combis and programs can be overwritten. You can't say this for any other synth/workstation. Just takes 5 minutes to setup a GM combi and save it somewhere.....
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