[rodgersorganusers] Re: AW: Re: AW: Re: MX-200
- From: "Simmons, Erik" <erik.simmons@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:15:41 -0800
There may be an even better solution. Although the documentation says =
the USB port is only for "maintenance", its function on the XV-2020 =
includes interface to an OUTSTANDING implementation of sampling and =
synthesis (S&S) software. I have used this software to make some very =
nice organ patches from the existing XV-2020 wave forms (akin to what =
Hector did to create the SOL voices).
There are two modes to the XV-2020: Patch and performance. In patch =
mode, one can only select a single voice from the face controls and map =
this voice to a MIDI channel (see the picture of the MX - channel dial =
on the left, voice selection on the right). Of course, as mentioned =
below, Rodgers owners have the most flexible MIDI controller available =
at their disposal, so you can do a bit more with several MIDI pistons.
However, using Performance mode (don't confuse the XV performance with =
playing a piece using a sequencer), it is entirely possible to layer =
many voices on a single MIDI channel. I've made celestes, a 16' flue and =
quint to fill out my chorus, and a Cornet IV (almost 60 organ patches so =
far, and dozens of performances using them). It's possible to assign up =
to 16 patches per performance, to any of the 16 channels (subject to the =
64-voice limit, of course).
Soooo, IF the MX allows one that owns the XV software to create user =
performances then we can create combinations of the existing sounds on =
MIDI channels 1-8, mapping whatever we want to swell, great, choir, and =
pedal MIDI A and B.
Better yet, we will be able to use the source patches to create other =
sounds via the rich functionality of the synthesis software, changing =
resonance, filter settings, low-frequency oscillators (two per wave), =
VCF, VCA, and much more. The Rodgers couplers allow great stuff like =
octave shift, but there's much more in the XV capabilities.
Of course, I don't know this will be possible yet, and it clearly is not =
supported (based on the "Maintenance only" label in the brochure). =
However, it would probably be more work to take that functionality out =
than leave it there for more "advanced" users.
The sky would truly be the limit. If it works, I want TWO.=20
Cheers.
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[mailto:rodgersorgan-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dieter
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:05 PM
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Subject: [rodgersorganusers] AW: Re: AW: Re: MX-200
Mark & "jdl":
The MX-200 can play one sound (stop) per MIDI channel. It has
a rotating switch where you can select one of the 16 MIDI channels
and then assign a voice to this particular channel. In other words:
It's not possible to play multiple voices from one particular
MIDI channel. Using a Trillium or a Rodgers with two MIDI couplers,
you can select two MX voices, each responding to a selectable MIDI
channel. Using a "Non-Trillium", you can play only one voice per
manual/pedal.
But I found a way around this limitation by inserting a MIDI Patch
Bay/Processor
between the organ and the module, which can route a single MIDI channel
on the input to multiple MIDI channels on the output (Miditemp PMM-88, a
German MIDI accessory manufacturer; I know that J.L.Cooper had a similar
device in their catalogue some years ago). With such a device, you
can assign multiple sounds to each manual of your organ manual.
I just found several MIDI patch bays/processors on the german ebay site,
offered at around EUR 200 ($230) and I think this is a valuable =
investment.
Dieter Schuster
Frankfurt/Germany
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Gesendet: Montag, 3. November 2003 22:34
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Betreff: [rodgersorganusers] Re: AW: Re: MX-200
OK, so when you say it can play "16 parts" at the same time, does this
mean it can play 16 of the module tones or sounds at the same time on
one midi coupler? My Rodgers does not have midi A & B, only midi A. I am
trying to find out whether the MX-200 allows sounds to be layered or
whether I would be limited to one sound per keyboard as in the past.
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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:30 PM
To: rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rodgersorganusers] AW: Re: MX-200
The MX-200 features 16 "parts" with a maximum polyphony of
"64 notes" (voices).
"64 voices" means: The module can play up to 64 single notes
simultaniously (example: An 8-note chord with 8 active stops/
sounds would require the maximum polyphony of 64 voices).
"16 parts" means: The module can play up to 16 different sounds
(organ stops or orchestral voices)at the same time -> one sound
per MIDI channel.
Dieter Schuster
Frankfurt/Germany
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Gesendet: Montag, 3. November 2003 20:58
An: rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Betreff: [rodgersorganusers] Re: MX-200
Noel
Specifications say "maximum polyphony =3D3D 64 voices" does this mean =
you
could have as much as 64 selections of "tones" playing on say midi A at
the same time?
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[mailto:rodgersorgan-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of noel jones
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:31 PM
To: rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rodgersorganusers] MX-200
A helpful list member just pointed out that you can now see more about
the MX-200 at:
http://www.rodgersinstruments.com/access_mx200.html
noel jones, aago
423 887-7594
athens, tennessee
frog music press, exec. dir.
rodgers organ users group, moderator
all at: www.frogmusic com
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