Tutorials on Advanced Modifiers
Route FX Mapping concept.
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Smart Knob: Set start value for any FX parameter [Tutorial]
This is mapping should be fairly simple and as title says it allows the user to set any particular value at the moment the knob is turned from the far left position (start value). In this tutorial I will use the Deck A Filter as an example of creating a high pass filter knob.
Step one:
Add a modifier and map it to any fader/knob - I'm using M1 here but feel free to map which ever is available/free in your mappings. It should look like this:
Add In > Modifier 1 / type=button / interaction=hold / value=1
http://i.imgur.com/iCLAbfJ.jpg
Step two:
Go ahead and add the FX parameter you wish to modulate. I'll be setting the channel A Filter in the mixer.
Add In > Mixer > Filter Adjust / condition M1=0 / type=button / interaction=direct / value=0.500
http://i.imgur.com/CXq4ebN.jpg
This command will take care of setting my filter knob back to zero (center) each time I start modulating the knob to the right starting from far left position.
Step three:
So we'll need another command which actually adjusts the amount of the filter to create a high pass modulation... Inverting this command will turn this knob in to a low pass filter.
Add In > Mixer > Filter Adjust / condition M1=1 / type=fader / interaction=relative / rotary sensitivity=70%
http://i.imgur.com/mD4QTIR.jpg
Final Step:
We also want to engage/toggle the effect when the knob is turned from start position. Right?
Add In > Mixer > Filter On / type=button / interaction=hold
http://i.imgur.com/OxnNPtG.jpg
Download the mapping file: Attachment 22875
If you find anything is confusing you please let me know in the comments. Hope you like and enjoy!
Best,
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Relative Modifier Mapping Technique
This mapping technique will allow some more creative fader/knob usage on any MIDI controller. To start with experimenting go ahead and add one modifier which is free in your mapping... We'll be using modifier #1 in this example :)
Add In > Modifier 1 > apply the settings same as in the image below
http://i.imgur.com/b65twwT.jpg
Time to test. Move the fader and notice that modifier value will toggle in between 0 to 7 but, the state will change right at the knob center position which allows for super knob functionality in your mapping.
Short example of this technique combined with an Echo-Freeze effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXw-eyZw1E
Let's try do some mappings. We can start by assigning an effect button but in our case we want this button to get activated when the fader passes the center position and remain activated if you continue moving knob to the very end. Once you bring it back to center and slide back to zero value the effect turns off and remains in this state.
Map button commands to the same Fader with Modifier 1:
Add In > FX Unit > Button 1 / M1=0 / type=button / interaction=direct / value=0 / assign FX Unit target
Add In > FX Unit > Button 1 / M1=7 / type=button / interaction=direct / value=1 / assign FX Unit target
This is vary basic setup which helps show what this technique can let you do. I hope you guys like and find some great use cases where this modifier technique shows it's full potential!