I’d like to use the keyboard split capability on my controller keyboard (a CZ-5000) to either control 2 different patches (on an OP-1 for example) or 2 separate synths. What is the normal way to do this? I can route via Logic Pro X or Mainstage if necessary. Would it be normal to assign 2 groups of notes to different MIDI outs? Or get the keyboard to assign different MIDI channels either side of the split point? Or something else?
Sorry - this is probably a very dumb question. But I know you guys are ‘gentle experts’.
You could use the drum sampler. One note could be pitched across however many keys you want. Then the rest of the sample can be w/e else you want. I fear this may be limited to two octaves like the op1’s keyboard.
@GCF - the CZ-5000 will not send MIDI to multiple channels dependent upon key split. You’d have to have something in the middle (like a DAW or intelligent MIDI hub) routing to channels based upon predefined note groups.
As a matter of interest - where did you buy your CZ-5000? How much did you pick it up for? What sort of condition is it in? Anything needing attended to on it? I absolutely love mine. Best wishes with it.
@cloudburst Ah that makes sense. It sounds like the hardware you are looking for is the now-discontinued MIDIPal from Mutable Instruments. The MIDIGal is based on this (it is open source), but I can’t tell if this feature is supported. He had something called MIDIBud first, which was very similar to the MIDIPal.
I got my CZ-5000 at a local pawn shop in Lafayette, CO (near Boulder/Denver). It was $60 after having been marked down numerous times. It functions, but is is rough condition. There are some missing button caps and the power cord was swapped out for a lamp cord. I’ll fix it up once I have some space and print some buttons when I get a 3D printer. If you have any patch management recommendations or anything like that, let me know. I just got the CZ a few weeks ago and have not dug in yet. Thanks!
Regarding patch management, I don’t back them up to software. I just store them as presets in banks C and D and transfer them between my CZ-101 and CZ-5000 using the RAM pack. I’ve still got an old cassette recorder so I must investigate using that at some time
On the subject of intelligent routing, thanks, I’ll look into those links, however I use Logic Pro X which I’m sure would also do the job.
