Same! I've been playing for years and never dug into MIDI controllers. After a single one of his videos I was sold on the idea. I had no idea what I was missing out on, and it was all explained so succinctly! And yet... after comparing the Morningstar pedal to the competition... it was the Morningstar's small form factor and flexibility (especially software integration) that sold me specifically on the Morningstar.
Bought the MC8 today, and the quality and clarity of your videos was a big determining factor in my purchase. Thank you for the invaluable info and tech you offer!
It is true that a MIDI-controlled pedalboard gives you infinite possibilities, considering the number of (MIDI-enabled) pedals you can drop on to the board. But one must also consider: * assiging a distinct MIDI channel each pedal * Remembering the Program Change numbers you assign to each setting within each pedal, which is no small task, especially on pedals with no display of any kind. * And last but by no means least, the number of patch cables exponentially raises the prospect of a cable failure "somewhere" on your board, and at a gig that could be a catastrophe. Don't get me wrong, I actually dig MIDI and if I could afford an all Strymon board, I might be tempted to build it. I'm just pointing these things out because there are tradeoffs with everything, including this.
Hi. Us and many of our customers do that with ease. If your comment is about our controllers, please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Hallo guys,I’m new in the midi word and I understand everything but I can not find a tutorial to understand the basic things! I have a Mood pedal, from Chasebliss, ok, the pedal is default on midi channel 2, ok, I can save preset o e and 2 on the pedal pressing simultaneously the 2 switch and using the toggle, but how I can save preset in the slot 3 - 4 - 5 ecc????? Know that I can save 122 preset in total, but how??? Thank you in advance if you answer to this message!
Hi. Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
More MIDI basics videos that will be useful to you! How to connect and set up a MIDI pedalboard - ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.html Controlling tempo BPM with MIDI - ua-cam.com/video/kg9gAWZAl_I/v-deo.html Using an Expression Pedal with MIDI - ua-cam.com/video/-TNTkqh-gEE/v-deo.html
Hi, I'm looking in to buying some midi cables for my new setup. I'm wanting to run a 5 pin midi out from my boss es8 to my Helix stomp. I then need to run 5 pin midi out from the stomp to 3.5mm midi in to my poly flat v pedal. From there I want to go out using 3.5mm out to 1/4 trs to my cloudburst. I'm hearing I might run in to some issues with the strymon if it's not opso isolator built in to the cable? Is there any advice and links you guys sell that you could give me so I know I'm buying what will work. Thanks, Robert
Hi. We have a video all about MIDI connections here: ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.htmlsi=R2pYJlo08BfDDL5b Regarding the Strymons without opto isolators, you can try first and see if you hear any noise. Some do and some don't. If you do experience noise, you can purchase Strymon's MIDI cable with the built-in isolator. We sell cables and adaptors on our online store: shop.morningstar.io/products/cables-&-adaptors-c143036504
You have just taught me how to set up MIDI, which I have never understood before since MIDI began! Thank you! I can now control my Boss Nextone Special Amp from my Line 6 M13. Brilliant! 😊
Hi, Is there any pedal that we can play and change the chords when we solo or improvise? Also, is there a way we can program the MIDI food switch to play chords for the Yamaha arranger like PSR? Thanks!
Hi. Our MIDI controllers can send note messages, and you can send multiple note messages at once to play chords. You can also determine the velocity of each note.
If you have two devices with USB class compliant ports, will they be able to talk to each other midi via USB without computer, directly device to device? Or that is not possible with USB class compliant.
A USB device can only communicate with a USB host. Two same types cannot communicate with each other. We introduced a USB host port on our latest MC6 PRO controller to allow it to directly control other USB devices.
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Wow, I had no idea you could do this. I'm a beatmaker, I use an MPC 2000 which is quite limited with its effects board so I was looking at using the 8 outs to route different samples through FX pedals, and now I've just been presented with a method to control these pedals using the MPC's MIDI sequencer. Brilliant brilliant brilliant!
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
You can. If they have MIDI, you just need a MIDI controller. If they don't you need a loop switcher as well. We explain that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.htmlsi=eERTI3wk9GHB0IbX
Boss devices do not have fixed CC numbers to control their functions. The CC numbers are use assigned on the device itself. As such they cannot be added to the MIDI Dictionary.
@@MorningstarEngineering thanks very much for your reply. Then how can I control the Boss ve 500 with my mc3. How will it recognize each other. Thanks 🙏
@@brendan8233 You have to assign the CC numbers you want to use to control functions on the VE 500 with MIDI. Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
I want to say you should have mentioned Bank Change (CC 00 and 32) in your explanation, but that would have made it much longer and more confusing. I _know_ how to use MSB and LSB, but my head still hurts when I do. 🙂
I wish there was a way for someone or a resource to explain to me how to control a wah function with my midi foot controller that has two expression pedals built-in (Roland FC-300) And FU Roland for not putting a damn editor for it..
@@MorningstarEngineering Thanks for the quick response! last question would be, how many ports do I need to use the fully controls on a pedal like keeley hydra? turning on/off A and B and switching presets
@@mandin182 Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily. ___________________________________
Forgive me for asking, but when I just want to use one effect at a time like a reverb for example, do I have to tell other pedals in the midi chain to be off? I’ll have my overdrives in the ML5 so I’m unsure whether to make each switch a preset on the MC8 or send a CC message for each loop. I want to have one bank where I have each overdrive accessible like a traditional loop switcher. Then I want to be able toggle in the reverb for each overdrive. For some reason the toggle settings keep getting reversed so the blinking one just has my overdrive on there. Lol I still have a lot to learn!
Hi. There is a lot going on in your question. And also some things that are not clear (for eg. is your Reverb MIDI controllable or is it in an ML5 loop?). Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Coming back to my guitars after many years of them being wall decoration, I'm still not sure how I want to go about choosing between (or blending) my old hardware effects pedals with the new plug-in based world. This video really helped connect the dots for me in terms of how MIDI ties into the guitar effects world and gives me a framework for deciding how I want to blend the physical/virtual spaces with my keyboard-based items. This is perhaps the beset "absolute beginners" guide to I've seen as I've dove back into the music world. On top of that, even though it's a vendor proffered video, you didn't push your product other than the natural use of it in context, which says a lot about integrity to me. So, while I said at the top I'm still assessing how I want to blend it all, your product just got a solid spot on my assessment radar without me seeing an ad for it or anyone stuffing it in my face in a big "HERE LOOK AT THIS" way. Definite props for the video and your approach to helping people enjoy the art/hobby/profession. Give genuinely and the karma will take care of the rewards - this video implies that you are living by that notion. I haven't dug into your product as yet, but based on what I'm seeing, I'm thinking that it should be able to trigger presets on across my ecosystem, which, even outside of a live performance scenario has some pretty amazing workflow implications to me when I'm composing. Indeed, having just typed that, I took a pause to look at your channel and I see you have a video that, while slightly more direct product tutorial, seems to still be covering the concept I'm after (it's on controlling a DAW). I'm not a Morningstar owner as yet. I may never be, but I'm going to wind up subscribing to this channel for at least the near term and that certainly means you'll be front of mind for this kind of thing! Again, thanks, and great stuff!
Hi! Good question. We explain all that here: www.morningstarfx.com/post/setting-up-a-midi-pedalboard We'll be making a video version of this blog post soon too!
It would be great if someday you can make a video where you attach the morning star to a Boss Es5. I have an Es5 and I would like to buy a MorningStar for more additional loops. I am told this is possible?
Hi. We don't own the Boss ES5 and have no plans to purchase one as we focus more on making tutorials to help our MC users control other devices. I believe you are referring to using the ES5 with the ML5 for more loops? It's actually really easy and we explain all there is to know here: ua-cam.com/video/9af1pEcpQPo/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@MorningstarEngineering Thanks! Ok, I will watch that video. I am a member of a Facebook boss es-5 group and this question comes up a lot, just so you know, so it might be worth it for you to get a used ES5 and hook it up in a video. Just a thought… Cheers 🍻 (yes I was referring to the ML5)
Hi. Yes, our controllers can send MMC messages (morningstarengineering.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MMS/pages/181698784/Message+Type+Glossary#MIDI-MMC), which is accepted by the Akai MPC One - inmusicbrands.force.com/akaipro/s/article/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-MPC-Live-MPC-One-Configuring-MIDI-Ports-for-Multi-MIDI-Control
@@MorningstarEngineering Hi there! Can we use the effect pedals rig directly with Midi controllers like M-Audio Code series and other Controllers like Novation, Arturia & komplete with VSTI sounds or do we need to have device like MC3??
thanks for this! i have a weird general question: is there a way to use a midi controller to auto-cycle thru presets on a pedal? i have a pedal with midi and id really like it to go from preset a1, a2 and a3 automatically - seems maybe possible but also sounds like its not 😂 anyway. thanks! ima check more of your vids. really want to get more use out of some of these midi capable pedals
It may be possible, the Morningstar controller have a new feature called CC Sequence Generator, if the device has access to presets via CC messages ( many don't, but some of my pedals do) You can have up to 16 messages sent as a sequence with timing control. Check you manual and see if there is access to program change as CC number/value.
@@cubistguitar amazing! the manual isnt much re: midi, but i'll ask the builder. its a Tararira by Bananana - but im thinking yes. he says every parameter can be controlled with midi. one thing i was considering was a midi device with sliders to control the various sequence steps and his answer to that question was "sequence can be controlled by note signals from an external MIDI device. MIDI NOTE C0-C1 corresponds to pitch 1-8 respectively" - so if the preset banks do the same, and with your device, i could possibly turn a 8-step sequencer into a 72-step sequencer but only need to send 9-messages if im understanding all this correctly.
@@brianelyo4898 Im just a fan/user of the morningstar devices, love my MC8. If all you need is a stream of Midi notes, the MC controllers send MIDI notes also, you could make them a set of scrollable messages on one button and each time you press you get a new Midi note sent, but I dont think it has feature to sequence that list of midi notes, but James with Morningstar would be the guy to ask for a straight answer.
@@cubistguitar gotcha - well thanks for the input - i'll reach out more directly, cos i think this is close to what im wanting to do - cos even a one-button press that would cycle thru the banks would be sweet - cycling thru the banks on tararira is easy, but also tricky with timing, if i could hit one button on the controller and cycle thru a1, a2, a3 and so-forth each time i hit it, that would work well for me - (as ive been getting my head into these devices, that may be a pretty typical midi operation...?) but id love for the sequence to autocycle... philip glass here i come! hehe...
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Whatever you do, Morningstar, keep this guy on your payroll. He just sold me a switcher.
me too LOL
I think he may be one of the developers.
@@mananakoa2412 oh cool thanks
Same! I've been playing for years and never dug into MIDI controllers. After a single one of his videos I was sold on the idea. I had no idea what I was missing out on, and it was all explained so succinctly! And yet... after comparing the Morningstar pedal to the competition... it was the Morningstar's small form factor and flexibility (especially software integration) that sold me specifically on the Morningstar.
These are masterpieces
Rarely does a company put out such great tutorials/guides. Great job guys.
Sorry, still too complicated for me
Bought the MC8 today, and the quality and clarity of your videos was a big determining factor in my purchase. Thank you for the invaluable info and tech you offer!
It is true that a MIDI-controlled pedalboard gives you infinite possibilities, considering the number of (MIDI-enabled) pedals you can drop on to the board.
But one must also consider:
* assiging a distinct MIDI channel each pedal
* Remembering the Program Change numbers you assign to each setting within each pedal, which is no small task, especially on pedals with no display of any kind.
* And last but by no means least, the number of patch cables exponentially raises the prospect of a cable failure "somewhere" on your board, and at a gig that could be a catastrophe.
Don't get me wrong, I actually dig MIDI and if I could afford an all Strymon board, I might be tempted to build it.
I'm just pointing these things out because there are tradeoffs with everything, including this.
Really great video! The MC3 is amazing! Takes a pedalboard and turns it into a multi-effects unit that can be customized to a player's favorites.
Quality products and quality videos. So simplified for people out there who get a little intimated by the term midi implementation in your pedalboard.
this is absolutely amazing!
I was not looking forward to integrate midi on my board but how far did software progressed to make it easy!
Never could get it to work on simple stuff like syncing to DAW bpm
Hi. Us and many of our customers do that with ease. If your comment is about our controllers, please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Hallo guys,I’m new in the midi word and I understand everything but I can not find a tutorial to understand the basic things! I have a Mood pedal, from Chasebliss, ok, the pedal is default on midi channel 2, ok, I can save preset o e and 2 on the pedal pressing simultaneously the 2 switch and using the toggle, but how I can save preset in the slot 3 - 4 - 5 ecc????? Know that I can save 122 preset in total, but how??? Thank you in advance if you answer to this message!
Hi. Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Can 2 midi devices work on the same ch.
With our MIDI output masking feature, they can - manuals.morningstar.io/mc-midi-controller/Message-Type-List.181698784.html#MessageTypeList-Utility
What is that, about two grand worth of pedals ?
Oh thank Christ
okay now do an even absoluter beginner's guide
This guy put an AWESOME video that I a laymen understand. Now I am looking at the Morningstar :-)
I’ve just ordered an MC3, my first midi controller. Videos like this are so useful. Thanks 👍
More MIDI basics videos that will be useful to you!
How to connect and set up a MIDI pedalboard - ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.html
Controlling tempo BPM with MIDI - ua-cam.com/video/kg9gAWZAl_I/v-deo.html
Using an Expression Pedal with MIDI - ua-cam.com/video/-TNTkqh-gEE/v-deo.html
Thank you!!!!! PC 0 = preset 1 always confused me. If someone would’ve made this video years ago it would’ve helped me a lot. You guys rock!
@TriVos Ahren lol
Hi,
I'm looking in to buying some midi cables for my new setup. I'm wanting to run a 5 pin midi out from my boss es8 to my Helix stomp. I then need to run 5 pin midi out from the stomp to 3.5mm midi in to my poly flat v pedal. From there I want to go out using 3.5mm out to 1/4 trs to my cloudburst.
I'm hearing I might run in to some issues with the strymon if it's not opso isolator built in to the cable?
Is there any advice and links you guys sell that you could give me so I know I'm buying what will work.
Thanks,
Robert
Hi. We have a video all about MIDI connections here: ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.htmlsi=R2pYJlo08BfDDL5b Regarding the Strymons without opto isolators, you can try first and see if you hear any noise. Some do and some don't. If you do experience noise, you can purchase Strymon's MIDI cable with the built-in isolator. We sell cables and adaptors on our online store: shop.morningstar.io/products/cables-&-adaptors-c143036504
You have just taught me how to set up MIDI, which I have never understood before since MIDI began! Thank you! I can now control my Boss Nextone Special Amp from my Line 6 M13. Brilliant! 😊
Hi,
Is there any pedal that we can play and change the chords when we solo or improvise?
Also, is there a way we can program the MIDI food switch to play chords for the Yamaha arranger like PSR?
Thanks!
Hi. Our MIDI controllers can send note messages, and you can send multiple note messages at once to play chords. You can also determine the velocity of each note.
If you have two devices with USB class compliant ports, will they be able to talk to each other midi via USB without computer, directly device to device? Or that is not possible with USB class compliant.
A USB device can only communicate with a USB host. Two same types cannot communicate with each other. We introduced a USB host port on our latest MC6 PRO controller to allow it to directly control other USB devices.
Well, I guess I’m not subscribed. Lol
The issue is that you can't change the analog pedal setting via midi, so your OD is set for the entire show unless you manual change it.
Yeah you sort of have to go all our or compromise on particular effects.
Please help me understand how midi works with the echolution 3 pedal, can't find anything to teach how to work midi on it.
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Thank you!
This is incredibly helpful for me as a MIDI beginner!
Buying the mc6 was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my rig. It makes things so much easier! Thanks so much Morningstar
Wow, I had no idea you could do this. I'm a beatmaker, I use an MPC 2000 which is quite limited with its effects board so I was looking at using the 8 outs to route different samples through FX pedals, and now I've just been presented with a method to control these pedals using the MPC's MIDI sequencer. Brilliant brilliant brilliant!
hi i havethe valeton gp200 and a tc electronic x3 and want the gp to turn on board .any ideas?
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
This video is so helpful!!!
I just want to turn on some old pedals all at rhe same time. is this possible?
You can. If they have MIDI, you just need a MIDI controller. If they don't you need a loop switcher as well. We explain that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/VVpT0IYUMwI/v-deo.htmlsi=eERTI3wk9GHB0IbX
Can the MC8 work as a switch to turn on pedals that aren’t midi? For example could it turn in my Big Muff or Ibanez overdrive pedal?
Hi. You'll need the ML5 (ua-cam.com/video/9af1pEcpQPo/v-deo.html) or ML10X (ua-cam.com/video/DKbzqm7Q-zQ/v-deo.html) for that.
Is it possible to control hx stomp and other pedals at the same time with the foot switches
Yes, that is the main purpose of a MIDI foot controller, which was explained in this video!
really simple 😂😂
need buffer off/on options on inputs. ruins the fuzzes
Hi. Which of our products are you referring to?
Talk to the hand ✋
wow that midi dictionary function alone is worth gold
How do I use these pedals either a boss ve 500 vocal processor. This unit is not in your midi dictionary. So it’s not do simple. Thanks
Boss devices do not have fixed CC numbers to control their functions. The CC numbers are use assigned on the device itself. As such they cannot be added to the MIDI Dictionary.
@@MorningstarEngineering thanks very much for your reply. Then how can I control the Boss ve 500 with my mc3. How will it recognize each other. Thanks 🙏
@@brendan8233 You have to assign the CC numbers you want to use to control functions on the VE 500 with MIDI. Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Did not know about the midi dictionary! You guys do great gear and content, please keep it up!
I want to say you should have mentioned Bank Change (CC 00 and 32) in your explanation, but that would have made it much longer and more confusing. I _know_ how to use MSB and LSB, but my head still hurts when I do. 🙂
Ребята, вы крутые! Спасибо за видео и за отличные приборы!
I wish there was a way for someone or a resource to explain to me how to control a wah function with my midi foot controller that has two expression pedals built-in (Roland FC-300) And FU Roland for not putting a damn editor for it..
How does midi works using a TRS?
Just like any other wired connector!
Hi! how does the order of midi pedals could affect the signal chain with analog pedals or with themselves?
Hi. As we mentioned in the video, MIDI chain order does not affect the audio chain at all.
@@MorningstarEngineering Thanks for the quick response! last question would be, how many ports do I need to use the fully controls on a pedal like keeley hydra? turning on/off A and B and switching presets
@@mandin182 Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
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Looking for a midi controller for my DL4 MKII. 🤔
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Forgive me for asking, but when I just want to use one effect at a time like a reverb for example, do I have to tell other pedals in the midi chain to be off? I’ll have my overdrives in the ML5 so I’m unsure whether to make each switch a preset on the MC8 or send a CC message for each loop. I want to have one bank where I have each overdrive accessible like a traditional loop switcher. Then I want to be able toggle in the reverb for each overdrive. For some reason the toggle settings keep getting reversed so the blinking one just has my overdrive on there. Lol I still have a lot to learn!
Hi. There is a lot going on in your question. And also some things that are not clear (for eg. is your Reverb MIDI controllable or is it in an ML5 loop?). Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
Thank you very much. One of the best explanations of midi programming I have seen!
wow that MIDI Dictionary is cool! thank you loads!
Excellent video! This was much needed on this channel!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾thank you!
How can I switch between two different amp sims ?
Great video!
Are the Morningstar MC8 can be used to control the Roland FR-18 diatonic accordion, and the Roland BK-7m module? Please advise. Thank you.
Hi! Please send us an email at ‘help@morningstarfx.com’. We provide technical support from there. A service ticket will be created for you and we will be able to follow up easily.
So helpful thanks - looking forward to the Morningstar Pro
Coming back to my guitars after many years of them being wall decoration, I'm still not sure how I want to go about choosing between (or blending) my old hardware effects pedals with the new plug-in based world. This video really helped connect the dots for me in terms of how MIDI ties into the guitar effects world and gives me a framework for deciding how I want to blend the physical/virtual spaces with my keyboard-based items.
This is perhaps the beset "absolute beginners" guide to I've seen as I've dove back into the music world. On top of that, even though it's a vendor proffered video, you didn't push your product other than the natural use of it in context, which says a lot about integrity to me. So, while I said at the top I'm still assessing how I want to blend it all, your product just got a solid spot on my assessment radar without me seeing an ad for it or anyone stuffing it in my face in a big "HERE LOOK AT THIS" way. Definite props for the video and your approach to helping people enjoy the art/hobby/profession. Give genuinely and the karma will take care of the rewards - this video implies that you are living by that notion.
I haven't dug into your product as yet, but based on what I'm seeing, I'm thinking that it should be able to trigger presets on across my ecosystem, which, even outside of a live performance scenario has some pretty amazing workflow implications to me when I'm composing. Indeed, having just typed that, I took a pause to look at your channel and I see you have a video that, while slightly more direct product tutorial, seems to still be covering the concept I'm after (it's on controlling a DAW). I'm not a Morningstar owner as yet. I may never be, but I'm going to wind up subscribing to this channel for at least the near term and that certainly means you'll be front of mind for this kind of thing!
Again, thanks, and great stuff!
Thank you very much! We appreciate your time taken to write this heartfelt message.
This was great I have a gigrig g2 and have been wanting to do some midi but have not been too sure how to go about it.
Perfect intro thanks ... wish all tutorials were this clear :)
Excelente información gracias
where has this video been all of my life
so handy :D
Very helpful for the midi newbie. TY
Brilliant video, thank you
excellent vid ty
Am I a MIDI nerd enjoying the fact that I posted Like #127?
An awesome MIDI nerd. Thank you for Like #127
How do you link pedals together that don't have MIDI through? Is that what the MIDI box is for?
Hi! Good question. We explain all that here: www.morningstarfx.com/post/setting-up-a-midi-pedalboard We'll be making a video version of this blog post soon too!
great video thanks
How can I control my jet revelation pedal through mc6 via exp 2
Hi. If you have the MIDI version of the Jet Revelation, you can just connect directly to the MC6 Omniport and select 'MIDI Out Standard'.
This is brilliant, thank you!
Excellent video!
It would be great if someday you can make a video where you attach the morning star to a Boss Es5. I have an Es5 and I would like to buy a MorningStar for more additional loops. I am told this is possible?
Hi. We don't own the Boss ES5 and have no plans to purchase one as we focus more on making tutorials to help our MC users control other devices. I believe you are referring to using the ES5 with the ML5 for more loops? It's actually really easy and we explain all there is to know here: ua-cam.com/video/9af1pEcpQPo/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@MorningstarEngineering Thanks! Ok, I will watch that video. I am a member of a Facebook boss es-5 group and this question comes up a lot, just so you know, so it might be worth it for you to get a used ES5 and hook it up in a video. Just a thought… Cheers 🍻 (yes I was referring to the ML5)
hi. I have a question: can this morningstar pedal be used to 'start and stop' the sequencer on the Akai MPC ONE via MIDI?
Hi. Yes, our controllers can send MMC messages (morningstarengineering.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MMS/pages/181698784/Message+Type+Glossary#MIDI-MMC), which is accepted by the Akai MPC One - inmusicbrands.force.com/akaipro/s/article/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-MPC-Live-MPC-One-Configuring-MIDI-Ports-for-Multi-MIDI-Control
@@MorningstarEngineering Hi there! Can we use the effect pedals rig directly with Midi controllers like M-Audio Code series and other Controllers like Novation, Arturia & komplete with VSTI sounds or do we need to have device like MC3??
Aside from changing settings can Midi turn the pedal on and off or do I need a midi loop switcher?
Hi. Yes, most MIDI capable pedals allow engage/bypass to be controlled by a CC message
@@MorningstarEngineering cool thanks!
thanks for this!
i have a weird general question: is there a way to use a midi controller to auto-cycle thru presets on a pedal? i have a pedal with midi and id really like it to go from preset a1, a2 and a3 automatically - seems maybe possible but also sounds like its not 😂 anyway. thanks! ima check more of your vids. really want to get more use out of some of these midi capable pedals
It may be possible, the Morningstar controller have a new feature called CC Sequence Generator, if the device has access to presets via CC messages ( many don't, but some of my pedals do) You can have up to 16 messages sent as a sequence with timing control. Check you manual and see if there is access to program change as CC number/value.
@@cubistguitar amazing! the manual isnt much re: midi, but i'll ask the builder. its a Tararira by Bananana - but im thinking yes. he says every parameter can be controlled with midi. one thing i was considering was a midi device with sliders to control the various sequence steps and his answer to that question was "sequence can be controlled by note signals from an external MIDI device. MIDI NOTE C0-C1 corresponds to pitch 1-8 respectively" - so if the preset banks do the same, and with your device, i could possibly turn a 8-step sequencer into a 72-step sequencer but only need to send 9-messages if im understanding all this correctly.
@@brianelyo4898 Im just a fan/user of the morningstar devices, love my MC8. If all you need is a stream of Midi notes, the MC controllers send MIDI notes also, you could make them a set of scrollable messages on one button and each time you press you get a new Midi note sent, but I dont think it has feature to sequence that list of midi notes, but James with Morningstar would be the guy to ask for a straight answer.
@@cubistguitar gotcha - well thanks for the input - i'll reach out more directly, cos i think this is close to what im wanting to do - cos even a one-button press that would cycle thru the banks would be sweet - cycling thru the banks on tararira is easy, but also tricky with timing, if i could hit one button on the controller and cycle thru a1, a2, a3 and so-forth each time i hit it, that would work well for me - (as ive been getting my head into these devices, that may be a pretty typical midi operation...?) but id love for the sequence to autocycle... philip glass here i come! hehe...
Watched a million MIDI tutorials and it finally clicked with this video. Thanks.