DX7 BC3 Limited Range Problem?
Using my DX7 BC3 breath controller for both The Trumpet and The Sax, I seemed to have a problem. I noticed that for some reason, even though The Trumpet's CC2 possible dynamic range is 0-127, I could only get a maximum range change of 0-63 using my breath controller.
Is there some kind of adjustment on The Trumpet or The Sax to maximize the range? I could not figure out any special adjustments on the DX7 to change this range. Is this a DX7 limitation?
Thanks for any help on this one.
Is there some kind of adjustment on The Trumpet or The Sax to maximize the range? I could not figure out any special adjustments on the DX7 to change this range. Is this a DX7 limitation?
Thanks for any help on this one.
Comments
Rob
driving the dynamics of The Trumpet or Mr. Sax, you need the full CC scale (0 - 127). This is not a limitation or a problem, since any CC device can be set appropriatly. Sorry if I´m asking a stupid question, but did you read the BC3 manual? I know it´s a simple device, but it has 2 very important knobs which set the threshold and the overal Gain. This Gain is responsible for the range the BC3 is generating. Please have a look - this is the only idea I have. Please note that rescaling the range of the CC11 / 2 or 7 on the Trumpet level would spoil the CC resolution. Please refer also to the DX7 manual - maybe there are also settings you´ve overlooked.
Good luck! :-)
Best
Peter
After many hours of messing around with trying to find a solution, I finally realized that with my DX7's EXPANDED capabilities due to the Grey Matter Response card added, there HAD to be some extra functions I might be able to access.
It has been YEARS since I messed with those extra parameters. I fortunately found an online copy of the manual, and it showed me how to access all those extra parameters.
Well, here is how I fixed the problem:
- Hit the "Operator Select" button until it came up the Master tune control.
- Select On the green numbered buttons (1-32), hit # 4
- Keep hitting #4 until Local Filters Breath comes up.
- This filter was set to "OFF." Switch it to "ON"
IMMEDIATELY, I got a full 1-127 range from my breath controller!
WOW! I CANNOT BELIEVE how great both the Sax and Trumpet are now! I messed around with just the right gain and offset, and air flow, and I am already getting such an amazing REALISTIC response. It helps greatly that I play trombone, so the whole concept of wind control comes naturally for me.
I already have a suggestion for those who feel that they are still fighting their breath controller, rather than being able to use it COMFORTABLY:
Turn up your offset ever so slightly higher than where all the notes always completely get cut off when you quit blowing. Combined with that, adjust the airflow to almost closed, but just open enough that some air will go through if you breath out comfortably slow.
With that setting, I can get awesome dynamics, and I feel like I could keep blowing forever without my face muscles or lungs getting tired! I have no idea if this will work for those who do not play a wind instrument, but I think that it is a good thing to at least try. Good luck.
The timing of getting this working is perfect, because I want to add the Trumpet to a Mexican styled song that needs a rather obnoxious wide vibrato trumpet!