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Digital Effects | Master Control
6.5
Using MIDI Control Mode to Remote-Control StudioLive
StudioLive™ 16.0.2 USB
Owner’s Manual
Your StudioLive can be controlled with a MIDI controller connected to
the MIDI In jack on the back of it and a MIDI stream transmitted over USB
from a computer. In this section, we will discuss using a hardware MIDI
controller to change the controllable parameters on your StudioLive.
For information on using Studio One Artist or another DAW
to control your StudioLive,
please review the StudioLive
16.0.2 USB Software Library Reference Manual
.
6.5.1
Understanding MIDI
MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” MIDI enables the exchange
of performance information (musical notes, program changes, synth parameters,
and much more) between electronic musical instruments, effects devices,
computers, compatible software applications, and more. It has also been
adopted for a wide range of other applications, both musical and nonmusical.
Before you begin using MIDI Control Mode, there are a few simple
MIDI terms you should understand: MIDI channels, Program
Change messages, and Control Change messages.
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MIDI Channels. MIDI data is sent and received on 16 channels. This enables
you to send up to 16 discrete messages to a MIDI device at exactly the
same time. Only one MIDI event can be sent at one time on each channel
but multiple messages can be streamed serially (one after the other).
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Program Change Messages. Program Change messages are sent to a device to
request a “patch” change on a specified MIDI channel. The StudioLive 16.0.2 USB
uses simple Program Change messages to recall Scenes and FX presets.
You can choose on which MIDI channel you would like your StudioLive to receive
these messages. You will want to select a different channel for each one.
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Control Change Messages. As their name indicates, Control Change
messages are sent to a device to change specific parameter values. A MIDI
Control Change message can be used for many things, including Volume,
Pan, Sustain On/Off, and Modulation. The StudioLive 16.0.2 USB uses Control
Change messages to change the levels of both FX A and FX B and the Main
mix as well as muting and unmuting both buses. You can select to which
Control Change message you would like these parameters to respond.
6.5.2
Recalling Scenes and FX Presets Remotely
To begin, you must first assign unique MIDI channels for FXA, FXB, and
Scene Recall from Page 3 of the System menu. This will allow you to send a
different Program Change message to each of these three preset libraries,
allowing you to navigate through each preset library on its own.
Using the Next and Prev buttons, navigate to each channel field and set a MIDI
channel using the value encoder. You can choose any channel from 1 to 16.
Once you have assigned different MIDI channels for FXA, FXB, and
Scene Recall, you simply need to send a Program Change message
on one of those channels, using your external MIDI controller.
6.5.3
Using Control Change Messages to Control Volume and FX Assignments
Your StudioLive uses CC messages to control Main and FX Output
Volume and FX Assign/Unassign to Mains. Although the MIDI Detailed
Specification assigns particular controls to specified CC message numbers,
you can use any CC message number for these parameters.
