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MR/ZR GETTING STARTED GUIDE
External Sequencer's, MIDI and the MR/ZR
This section is going to talk about a specific filter technique and your MR/ZR. In certain
genres of music, there is a high demand for having control over filter frequency via MIDI.
This can be achieved in the MR/ZR via the Insert effect. You might be wondering, "Why
would I want to do this?" or "It seems like it is too hard to do?" It really is very easy. If you
can use a software sequencer, you can do this. Some good sequencers are Cakewalk,
Logic (Emagic), Cubase (Steinberg), Digital Performer (Mark of the Unicorn) and Vision
(Opcode). First, lets set up the MR/ZR to use an external sequencer. You should consult
your Software sequencer's manual for installation issues, setup with your MIDI Interface
and with the creation of Instrument Definition lists or software modules.
MIDI Connections & Setup
MIDI connections with a computer:
MIDI Out of the MR/ZR to MIDI In of the computer
MIDI Out of the computer to MIDI In of the MR/ZR
MIDI Thru of the MR/ZR to MIDI In on any additional keyboard or sound module
In your software sequencer
, be sure that each track has its own MIDI Channel (Track 1=
MIDI ch 1. Track 2 = MIDI Ch 2, etc.) and a sound selected. Be sure that each track is
going to use the MIDI IN and MIDI Out of your MIDI Interface.
In the MR/ZR
, press the Select button in the SoundFinder Section
Turn the Parameter knob to get to the MIDI OUT Instrument.
This simple setting puts the ZR/MR into multi mode and turns keyboard local
control off.
MIDI control over Insert effect parameters
Select the desired sound on track 1
Press the Routing button
Select Track 1
Turn the Value knob and make sure that FX Bus = Insert
Press the Insert FX button
Select effect #29 ResVCF-DDL
Turn the Parameter knob to select "Mod Src=", choose SysCTRL4
Turn the Parameter knob to select Dest Min=, select 80Hz
Play your recorded sequencer track to the MR/ZR on channel 1
Send controller 71 to track 1
MR/ZR sequence transfer to an external sequencer
In some cases you may find that using a computer-based sequencer (or a stand alone
hardware sequencer) may offer additional options that the MR/ZR sequencer does not
offer. A big screen, more tracks, event editing and a higher record resolution are reasons
why professionals opt for computer sequencers. The MR/ZR sequencer is an excellent
"notepad" for ideas, especially with the built in drum machine. Now, let's say you have
