2 sounds at the same time from 1 synth/module

djevo · Post by **djevo** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 3:56 am

This has something to do with voices or polyphony I believe?
I want to use 1 synth and 2 sounds from that synth on 2 different midi channels. Or do I have to load the synth 2 times then?

It seems to me that it's a basic question so if anyone has a link for me to a beginners explanation of midi modules I'm also very pleased.

Thanks all!

E-VO

borg · Post by **borg** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 4:33 am

yes, you will have to load a second module to do this.
a good link? i don't think you need one... the manual will do for this purpose.

Post by **Neil B** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 4:35 am

Load the synth twice and set to different midi channels. You'll also be able to set different polyphony.
Why not copy the synth and rename the copy so as to avoid confusion. You can save each device under a different default midi channel too.
Finally, watch out for some of the synths - some are quite greedy.

djevo · Post by **djevo** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 5:10 am

Load two synths... I hoped that wasn't necessay so I could save DSP power...

Too bad then I guess.

Thanks for the replies!

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 6:05 am

save dsp power? you need different generators for different sounds

djevo · Post by **djevo** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 6:56 am

Hmmmm... why does that sound like it's really that simple....

[ This Message was edited by: djevo on 2002-04-05 06:57 ]

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 7:08 am

A lot depends on how often you'd want to play your sounds too. Simple bypass, also to save dsp: use a (simple) sampler instead of a synth.

You could make different sounds w 1 synth, but the keyfollower, midi CC#, ... would make it not easy to play either. If you want to play both simultaneous, you'd have to raise polyphony. Which could be heavier on dsp than loading 2 monophonic synths.

If you don't play them simultaneously, you could make presets and send bank/program changes. Keep in mind that preset changes (ie. Mod2) can block midi for a while.

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dxl · Post by **dxl** » Sat Apr 06, 2002 12:49 am

sorry djevo it's not what u thought so.
read my posts u will know it more!

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King of Snake · Post by **King of Snake** » Sun Apr 07, 2002 5:21 am

Hey we have another dutchman in the house! Now we can have even more wooden-shoes and tulip jokes!

Welcome aboard djevo, you found the right place for all your Pulsar questions and needs
(just don't expect the answers from me

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djevo · Post by **djevo** » Tue Apr 09, 2002 1:04 am

He King,
Indeed it's nice to see another Dutchman on the board. Can we dicuss tulips here also...?