how do I make it so I can use my mod wheel to control the volume for JamPak

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how do I make it so I can use my mod wheel to control the volume for JamPak

how do I make it so I can use my mod wheel to control the volume for the Orchestra Jam Pack?

Let's say I want to use the Violins 1 legato EXS instrument and use the mod wheel for volume, or say, expression (CC#11)? What's the best way to redirect that information? I think I tried it once using a transformer in the environment, but I seem to recall that ended up recording MIDI data on all my MIDI tracks at once.

Also, is there a way I can set it up so it cross fades between the three different samples there are for this instrument (I checked it out and apparently there's a legato f, mf, and p)

How do you folks handle this kind of thing? (Volume and expression)

thanks!
Keith

Logic 8.0.2, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Power Mac G5, Dual 2.3 GHz

Posted on May 24, 2008 5:50 PM

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Sampleconstruct

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May 25, 2008 12:38 AM in response to Keith R.

The EXS sampler has a modulation matrix in the middle section of the GUI where you can assign Controllers to all the available parameters. So in the upper "Dest" slot select "Volume" by clicking on the little downwards arrow (menue opens) and in the lowest slot select Controller#1 which is the Mod wheel. Then pull up the green arrow at the right and voilá....

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Keith R. Author

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May 26, 2008 2:40 PM in response to Sampleconstruct

Thanks! I'll try that when I get home. I think I started to do that but I'll keep working with it.

Also, to clarify my question, I'm referring specifically to the volume controls that emulate what a real musician would do when they'd be playing a wind or string instrument-- like something I'd implement when I'd actually record the part. (I'm not asking so much about the mixing process for a good overall orchestra sound.)

Anyone else have any thoughts specifically on volume controls and setting up cross fading in EXS? I apologize if this topic's been covered in previous sessions.

Keith

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