How to use MS to change programs on another korg module

botielus · Post by **botielus** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:01 pm

Does anyone know how to use the MS as a controller, and specifically to change the programs/combos on my korg module (xs or x5dr something or other)? I know I have to get the MS to send a CC# of some sort in addition to program # change, but I can't figure out how.

Once I know this works, I want to buy a triton rack to have some bigger sounds when I fly to a gig (some are good enuff on MS but I want better string sounds etc.)

botielus · Post by **botielus** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:19 pm

Still no help on this. Hasn't anyone done this? With other synths/racks, I'd guess you'd need to do similar or same (changing bank #, etc.)

bradkorg · Post by **bradkorg** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:50 pm

Read your manual and apply/verify yourself!

PG (Parameter Guide) p63:
MIDI Filter
Prog Chg (Enable Program Change) [Off, On]
On: Program changes will be transmitted and received.
In Program mode (PROG PLAY), the program will be
switched when a program change message is received on
the global MIDI channel specified by “Channel” (p.60).
When you switch programs, a program change message
will be transmitted on the global MIDI channel.

In Combination mode (PROG PLAY), the combination will
be switched when a program change message is received on
the global MIDI channel. However, it is possible to set the
“Combi Chg” parameter so that the combination is not
switched. When a program change is received on the channel
specified for each timbre by “MIDI Ch.” (p.20), the
program of that timbre will be switched. However, the program
changes for each timbre will be affected by the setting
of the “Prog Chg” parameter (p.22).
When you switch combinations, a program change message
will be transmitted on the global MIDI channel, and also
transmitted simultaneously on the channel of timbres
whose “Status” (p.20) is set to EXT or EX2.

In Sequencer mode, incoming program change messages on
a channel that corresponds to a track whose “Status”
(p.38 ) is set to INT or BTH will switch programs on that
track.
When you select a song or play back sequencer data, program
changes will be transmitted on the channels of tracks
whose “Status” is set to BTH, EXT, or EX2. (“Trk (Track
MIDI Out)” on page 62)
Off: Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Bank Chg (Enable Bank Change) [Off, On]
On: The Bank Select control change message will be transmitted
together with program change messages. This is
valid when “Prog Chg” is turned on.
Off: Bank Select messages will not be transmitted or
received.
When recording on the internal sequencer, bank select messages
will be recorded regardless of this setting. However
for playback, this setting will apply.

etc.