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Possible to do track change with midi controller?

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January 20, 13 9:08 PM (permalink)

Possible to do track change with midi controller?

Hello,

Wondering if it is possible to do a track change within Sonar X1 with a midi controller?  I have an Oxygen 61, and have set it up as a controller, but there doesn't seem to be any way to change the active track from 1 to 2, etc.  What I'm trying to do is switch between softsynths which are set up on individual tracks.  Any help is appreciated!
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    catthedd
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    Re:Possible to do track change with midi controller? January 20, 13 9:35 PM (permalink)
    Had a "duh" moment in thinking "why not just put the synths on different midi channels and switch midi channels on the controller".  Problem solved :P
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    Re:Possible to do track change with midi controller? January 21, 13 8:59 AM (permalink)
    catthedd


    Had a "duh" moment in thinking "why not just put the synths on different midi channels and switch midi channels on the controller".  Problem solved :P
    That's exactly what I used to do, for live performance.  I would have an instance of Kontakt loaded up with a bunch of instruments, each set to a different midi channel, then switching midi channels on my keyboard would give me instant access to the different sounds.


    Since then, I moved to using a program called Forte, from a company called Brainspawn.  (I speak of only for live performance - Sonar is still my beloved recording software).

    Forte is MUCH more suited to playing live (nothing against Sonar - I LOVE Sonar), because it is built from the ground up to do nothing but manage multiple VST soft synths for live playing.


    Check out the free demo - www.brainspawn.com


    Bob Bone





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