Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
- From: "Bryan Smart" <bryansmart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 21:45:12 -0400
Rod, you get more channels for accessing the Motif. You don't get more
channels in general.
For example, if you had the XG plg card a vl card, and an an card
installed, then you'd get 16 channels for the main tone generator, 16
for the xg card, and 1 each for the plg cards. If you don't use plg
cards, though, the extra ports/channels aren't useful.
Also, you can not use the Motif as a control surface over the basic MIDI
ports with a MIDI interface like the Midisport.
So, using USB on the Motif is a good thing.
Bryan
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From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 7:08 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
Hi, Bryan:
Thanks for the excellent tips. I was not aware of the different
functions for each port.
I was told that the USB connection should have afforded me with more
midi channels as oppose to using my midisport16 channels ; Then that
can't be right if I am only using port 1, though. I can only play on 16
channels on port 1. I don't use the motif es as a controller yet --
need to learn how to do so first. So, port 2 I will have to disable it.
The only two ports I will need are 1 and 3, port 3 for my drum machine.
This still would leave me with the same amount of channels I had using
my midisport, though.
Rod Alcidonis
Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
Roger Williams University School of Law
10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
Bristol, RI 02809
Cell: 718-704-4651
Home: 01-824-8685
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Smart <mailto:bryansmart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
Rod, you don't want all ports enabled. This could possibly be
your problem.
Motif port 1 is used for the keyboard, controllers, and for
allowing Sonar to play sounds on the Motif. This is the port that you'd
get if you hooked up the Motif to the computer using a MIDI interface
and the basic MIDI in/out jacks on the back of the Motif.
Port 2 is used by the Motif when its working in control surface
mode.
Port 3 allows you to access another MIDI keyboard or module that
is connected to the MIDI in and out jacks on the back of the Motif. So,
in addition to being able to use the Motif as a MIDI device when it is
connected to the computer over either USB or man, you can also use the
Motif as a single port MIDI interface for another device.
On the Motif classic and ES, I think that ports 4, 5, and 6 let
you have direct access to the PLG cards. In this way, it is like each of
the PLG cards are their own separate MIDI module.
In Sonar, you should only enable the ports that you need. For
example, you'd never need input from anything other than ports 1 and 2.
If you don't have PLG cards, and don't chain MIDI devices off of the
Motif, then only enable ports 1 and 2 for output.
Also, you should always use an audio metronome. Using a MIDI
metronome is the old school way of working. It requires that you give up
one of your 16 MIDI channels to serve as the metronome. That isn't a
good idea.
Bryan
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From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Damon Fibraio
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 5:28 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
Rod, to my knowledge, no. You should be able to just send. On
all channels in a port. Maybe try reinstalling the driver, or do a reset
on the motif?
--
Damon Fibraio
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From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 1:21 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
Damon:
Thanks for the info. I have done all that, though. I am quite
shock as to why only one port is working when I have done the same for
all of the other ports. That's why I hate configuring these things after
a fresh install.
May I possibly have to mess with some menus to tell the keyboard
to send on all ports? Anyone know how to do that please if this may be
the case?
Rod Alcidonis
Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
Roger Williams University School of Law
10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
Bristol, RI 02809
Cell: 718-704-4651
Home: 01-824-8685
Roddj12@xxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: Damon Fibraio <mailto:dfibraio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
OK, did you select the motif as in and out? You have to
assign the midi instrument definition to the midi port, too. Also, make
sure your midi channels are correct and put the motif into song or
pattern mode.
--
Damon Fibraio
screen names -- aol: dfibraio...msn
dfibraio@xxxxxxxxxxxx skype: dfibraio
web sites: personal music site:
http://www.keyboardguy.com. band: http://www.queenoftheryche.com.
Internet Radio station: http://www.nhbradio.com
Internet radio show every Wednesday night from 8 to 11
pm eastern
From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:07 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [MoAccess] Motif ES USB not working
Hello guys:
I have downloaded the USB driver for the motif es,
installed it, but I am getting no sound. I have also followed the
instructions to activate the USB on the Motif es, but to no avail.
The Midi activity is being shown on my taskbar.
I have also installed and configured my Instrument
definition for the Motif es.
I noticed that in the midi devices dialog box, there is
only one option to select the motif es8. As for input, it appears that
it only goes to motif 1-4. Could it be that I am not receiving input
sound? I was under the assumption that by selecting the motif es only,
as the only option given, it would work for both input and output.
Please help; I desperately want to get this fix!
Thanks.
Rod Alcidonis
Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
Roger Williams University School of Law
10 Metacom Ave., Box: 9003
Bristol, RI 02809
Cell: 718-704-4651
Home: 01-824-8685
Roddj12@xxxxxxxxxxx
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