Hello All:
Tommy's list is very important to align expectations here. Sorry for the
long e-mail, but it is important to be learnt by you both!
My Editor was based on the MIDI Specification that Roland provided to us.
I do not have access to FA's screen contents directly, however, based on
the MIDI parameters, I've tried to recreate the majority of the features
from FA's screen menus into PC screen, One nice example is the PART VIEW
editor, where you can edit all PARTS and all PARAMETERS easily in a table.
Below, is a list of 23 main things that you will be able to do in the
Editor:
1. edit System Common Settings in a table.
2. edit System Effects in a table.
3. edit Studio Set Name in a textbox.
4. edit Studio Set Common Settings in a table.
5. edit Studio Set Effects in a table.
6. edit Studio Set Parts in a table, able to browse the 16 Parts of the
Studio Set.
7. edit several Parts parameters like tones, volume, range, splits,
layers, etc...
8. edit FA's PAD buttons to switch groups of Parts, creating different
configurations of layers and splits inside of Studio Set.
9. In addition to FA's functionality, you can move, copy and import
Parts from other places, this was my first inspiration to make this Editor.
10. Parameter Database, edition all MIDI parameters, in a table with
search feature.
11. Tones Database, list of all tones, including all expansions, with
search feature, and filter checkboxes for Type, Bank and Category.
12. List of Internet Links with many topics related to FA Workstation,
like specs, forums, videos, etc...
13. Read and Send parameters from/to FA's memory (System, Studio Set,
Parts, User Tones, Effects, etc.).
14. Load and Save parameters from/to SysEx files.
15. Compare and report the differences of parameters between FA's memory
and Editor's memory.
16. Compare and report the differences of parameters between SysEx files
and Editor's memory.
17. User Library - Load a list of Studio Sets saved in SysEx files from
a folder
18. User Library - Read a list of Studio Sets from FA's memory
19. User Library - Read a list of Tones from FA's memory
20. User Library - lists items can be edited, or saved as SysEx files,
or sent to FA's memory.
21. Monitor MIDI traffic with logs.
22. Send SysEx commands manually.
23. SYNC MODE - this should be one of the most important for you - in
this mode, every parameter in FA's memory that is reported via MIDI will be
synchronized with Editor's memory, it means, if you change something in
FA's memory, it will be also updated on Editor's memory. if you change
something in the Editor's memory, it will be automatically updated on FA's
memory.
Unfortunately, I see the following 5 limitations below:
1. Most Important NOTICE - everything that is changed in FA's memory by
the Editor is stored on a temporary memory of FA Workstation. You must
press the WRITE button on the FA workstation to save data, if not, data
will be restored as soon as you select another Studio Set, or Tone, or
start-up the FA.
2. Most of System Settings are not available via MIDI and cannot be
touched by the Editor. We can discuss some operation sequences to set up
things that you need that are out of Editor capabilities.
3. Sequencer and Rhythm Patterns resources are not available via MIDI,
and are not covered by Editor. FA's sequencer and rhythms are weak, I
suggest to you to use any other DAW which may offer better accessibility.
4. Tone Editor is weak, this was demanding heavy workload to map
thousands of parameters that are not well specified by Roland linked with a
complex visual interface needed. People are still asking for this, I put
low priority since it was available in the FA's screen. A workaround for
you is the Parameter Database feature, where you can edit every parameter
using a search feature. An issue here is that some of Tone parameters have
a generic name ending with a sequence number whose purpose and meaning are
handled internally in the FA's Tone Editor Screen. To be more specific
here, each Tone uses the same parameters like param1, param2, param3 to
represent different purposes depending on the Type of Tone. For example, a
Piano tone will use param1 as release time, while another Organ tone will
use this same param1 as reverb. This occurs with hundreds of parameters and
becomes quite complex to map and implement in an external Editor, without
any support from Roland.
5. Tone Effects shares the same limitation from item 4. Workaround is to
use Studio Set TFX and switch FX to specific Parts.
I hope it can explain better how the Editor works and what it can do for
you!
Thanks,
Marcelo.
On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 1:05 AM Thanh <tommy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sure I will!
1. I would like to know how to Create a Basic Sequence.
2. How to create custom Rhythm Patterns.
3. How to setup studio sets.
4. How to change tone on second parts when you layers instrument.
Note: I know how to layers instrument. But I doesnt know how to change the
tone on the second layers.
5. How to change volume on each tone.
6. How to setup different effect for each tone. And how to use TFS.
I'm sorry if I asking too much. I know you're working hard to make it
accessible for us.
*From:* faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Marcelo Fernandes
*Sent:* Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:40 PM
*To:* faaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [faaccess] Re: Welcome
Hello Tommy,
Yes, sure!
As soon as I release first version, I will try to guide you about how to
do things on it.
Could you send me a list of things you wish to do on FA workstation, so
them I can describe the sequence of operations in the Editor.
Thanks,
Marcelo
Em qui, 3 de jun de 2021 21:01, Thanh <tommy@xxxxxxxxxxx> escreveu:
Hey Marcelo!!!!
I have a question, “Am I able to create studio sets from this program as
well? Right?
Thank you again for your hard work to make it accessible for us!!!
*From:* faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Marcelo Fernandes
*Sent:* Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:01 AM
*To:* faaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [faaccess] Re: Welcome
Hi, I'm here!
Already working on the improvements:
- created an accessibility menu with all features organized for you.
- working on Tab order and Tab stops for each control
- working on accessibility names for each control where NVDA gets info to
guide you, more complex with the tables and grids, but it should work.
I hope to send a preliminary version soon.
Thanks,
Marcelo
Em qua, 2 de jun de 2021 23:32, Thanh <tommy@xxxxxxxxxxx> escreveu:
Marcelo on here right?
-----Original Message-----
From: faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:faaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Vince Mistretta
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 5:53 PM
To: faaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [faaccess] Re: Welcome
Hi all. We now have the group subscribed.
Welcome all and I’m sure we are excited about this venture.
Best
Vince
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 2, 2021, at 11:08 AM, Marcelo Fernandes <tchelosoft@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
Hello all:
Welcome to our list for FA Workstation Accessibility
Thanks,
Marcelo.
