Sending patch change information (Ketron SD2)
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:24 am
I am the proud owner of a Sonuus G2M pitch to midi convertor and a Ketron SD2 General Midi sound module . I am trying to find a solution to the following problem.
The G2M sends midi note on/off, pitchbend, velocity, etc. but is not capable of sending patch change information. It only transmits on Channel 1. As a result, I am only able to play the Grand Piano patch on the Ketron. So far the only workaround I have found is to record the midi stream into a sequencer that is capable of sending patch change information. This won't work for "live" looping and I hope to use the Ketron in a live act where I loop the parts. The Ketron could be perfect for Bass lines, Trumpet, Percussion, etc. (if I could only send patch change info along with the midi stream)
Can you think of a solution? I have heard of midi foot controllers. Do you know if they can be implemented somehow? Like the Roland FC-300. (p.s. - I hope to keep latency at a minimum).
Short of a solution incorporating the Ketron, I'd like to hear recommendation for other sound modules that might meet my needs.
The G2M sends midi note on/off, pitchbend, velocity, etc. but is not capable of sending patch change information. It only transmits on Channel 1. As a result, I am only able to play the Grand Piano patch on the Ketron. So far the only workaround I have found is to record the midi stream into a sequencer that is capable of sending patch change information. This won't work for "live" looping and I hope to use the Ketron in a live act where I loop the parts. The Ketron could be perfect for Bass lines, Trumpet, Percussion, etc. (if I could only send patch change info along with the midi stream)
Can you think of a solution? I have heard of midi foot controllers. Do you know if they can be implemented somehow? Like the Roland FC-300. (p.s. - I hope to keep latency at a minimum).
Short of a solution incorporating the Ketron, I'd like to hear recommendation for other sound modules that might meet my needs.