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RETROAKTIV MPG-50 USER MANUAL
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ASSIGN ASSIGN
The ASSIGN functions on the MPG-50 are a powerful MIDI modulation matrix, which allows users to create
complex modulation of multiple MKS-50 parameters using one control source, such as the ASSIGN sliders, an
expression pedal, aftertouch, or any CC.
Each of the 7 assignable control sources can control up to 5 simultaneous parameters independently on any Each of the 7 assignable control sources can control up to 5 simultaneous parameters independently on any
layer of either synth plugged into the MPG-50.
layer of either synth plugged into the MPG-50. This allows us to do something like sweep the filter cutoff up
on the UPPER layer, while sweeping the cutoff down on the LOWER layer. Using the assigns and combinations
of assigns, a sound can be animated in ways not possible on other controllers.
To access the ASSIGN menu, press the ASSIGN button once. The ASSIGN menu will be displayed on the OLED.
This menu gives us access to all of the parameters contained in the assignable control matrix.
The Assign Menu
ASSIGN SOURCE ASSIGN SOURCE
There are 7 different ASSIGNs (Control sources):
CTRL A Slider CTRL A Slider
CTRL B Slider
CTRL B Slider
Expression Pedal Jack
Expression Pedal Jack
Aftertouch
Aftertouch
CC Source 1 (Any CC# 0-127)
CC Source 1 (Any CC# 0-127)
CC Source 2 (Any CC# 0-127)
CC Source 2 (Any CC# 0-127)
CC Source 3 (Any CC# 0-127)
CC Source 3 (Any CC# 0-127)
The CTRL A and B sliders are located in the ASSIGN section of the MPG-50 front panel.
The Expression Pedal source is connected to the EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel of the MPG-50. Only
use passive expression pedals with the MPG-50. Do not use a powered expression pedal.
Do not use a powered expression pedal. This can result in
damage to the controller.
The Aftertouch ASSIGN responds to incoming aftertouch messages on the UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 MIDI IN channels.
CC Source 1-3 are controlled by incoming CC messages (CC#0 - CC#127) on the UNIT 1 and 2 MIDI IN channels.
These ASSIGNs are a great way to create automated “lanes” using a DAW. To automatically get the MPG-50 to
To automatically get the MPG-50 to
route a CC ASSIGN to a CC, simply navigate to the desired CC ASSIGN, hold [SHIFT] and move the CC (Such as route a CC ASSIGN to a CC, simply navigate to the desired CC ASSIGN, hold [SHIFT] and move the CC (Such as
a mod wheel) and the MPG-50 will automatically route that CC to the ASSIGN.
a mod wheel) and the MPG-50 will automatically route that CC to the ASSIGN.