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XBase 09 Operating Manual Page 33
9. Controlling the Xbase09 via MIDI
Playing the Xbase via MIDI
To control the Xbase09 from a MIDI keyboard or a MIDI sequencer, connect the Xbase09's
MIDI In port with the controlling device's MIDI out port.
You can now play the Xbase09's sounds and synchronize it to a MIDI sequencer.
If you play the Xbase09's instruments from a MIDI keyboard that transmits key velocity data,
velocity will always influence the accent.
If the XBase gets Midi-Programm-Change orders, the patterns are changed.
Each instruments volume is independantly adjustable and can be controlled individually via
controllers or globaly with MIDI volume (controller 7).
We would like to call to your attention that the Xbase09 has to process all MIDI data received via
MIDI In, even when nothing appears to be happening.
All incoming MIDI data has to be checked for channel information or function, which always
costs processing time. If no MIDI filters are in use, the amount of data can be considerable.
Timing-wise, the Xbase09's internal sequencer is given priority. One should nevertheless, unless
absolutely necessary, disconnect MIDI In or at least reduce the amount of MIDI data transmitted
to the Xbase09's MIDI In. This will avoid timing problems caused by"clogging" the MIDI bus
with MIDI controllers, MIDI time code or SysEx data that is not even intended for the Xbase09.
We consider timing to be a crucial factor for an instrument like the Xbase09. We have therefore
gone to great lengths to test and optimize timing performance in many "worst case" tests to ensure
that timing problems do not arise.
9.1 MIDI channel
Press SHIFT and "Midi Channel" . Use the UP/DOWN buttons to set the MIDI channel on which
you want the Xbase09 to receive and transmit MIDI data.
Confirm your setting by pressing ENTER. Press SHIFT to abort.
9.2 MIDI modes
Press SHIFT and MIDI mode. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the modes decribed
below: Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER. Press SHIFT to abort.
SM1 (Split mode 1)
In this mode, every sound (including Crash, Ride, Clap/Rim, Noise) is triggered by a single MIDI
note (i.e. a single key on your MIDI keyboard). In Split mode 1 each sound's pitch is controlled
by a MIDI controller.
See the MIDI implementation chart for the exact key assignment.
SM2 (SplitMode 2)
In this mode the Xbase09's three instruments are spread over the whole keyboard. In split mode 2,
instrument pitch changes are determined by MIDI note number and not via MIDI controllers.
See also the MIDI implementation chart