Difference between revisions of "Midi hardware"
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[[Image:Midi_buddy.jpg|Rolls MX128 Midi Buddy Footswitch]] | [[Image:Midi_buddy.jpg|Rolls MX128 Midi Buddy Footswitch]] | ||
| − | '''MIDI Footswitch''' - This will usually be a 12 button footswitch. It will have 10 presets, a Bank Up and a Bank Down button. Primary purpose is for preset selection. | + | [[Midi_foot |'''MIDI Footswitch''']] - This will usually be a 12 button footswitch. It will have 10 presets, a Bank Up and a Bank Down button. Primary purpose is for preset selection. |
[[Image:Midi_fx1.jpg|Axess FX1 MIDI Foot Controller]] | [[Image:Midi_fx1.jpg|Axess FX1 MIDI Foot Controller]] | ||
'''MIDI Controller''' - This is a powerful variable controller which uses Continuous Controller messages. Many times this type of device will have a volume or wah pedal (or both). It will also have various switch buttons which can be used as the MIDI footswitch above or to turn off/on individual effects such as chorus, reverb, flange, echo, etc. It is by far the more complex of the setups. | '''MIDI Controller''' - This is a powerful variable controller which uses Continuous Controller messages. Many times this type of device will have a volume or wah pedal (or both). It will also have various switch buttons which can be used as the MIDI footswitch above or to turn off/on individual effects such as chorus, reverb, flange, echo, etc. It is by far the more complex of the setups. | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 17 February 2008
MIDI Hardware
MIDI Interface - We need a MIDI interface to allow us to communicate with our computer and software.
MIDI Footswitch - This will usually be a 12 button footswitch. It will have 10 presets, a Bank Up and a Bank Down button. Primary purpose is for preset selection.
MIDI Controller - This is a powerful variable controller which uses Continuous Controller messages. Many times this type of device will have a volume or wah pedal (or both). It will also have various switch buttons which can be used as the MIDI footswitch above or to turn off/on individual effects such as chorus, reverb, flange, echo, etc. It is by far the more complex of the setups.
