@pianoomann88_29968 said:
DG
I was wondering if you'd be willing (and anyone else as well) to share the settings that you use? I've been using mine now for about a month now and I find that I have an easier time using the controller with the brass and wind sections than I do with the strings (which I guess makes sense). I would really like to use it with the strings, but I just haven't been able to get the smoothness that I'm looking for. I was just curious to hear how everyone uses their's and what settings they use (ie. what do you assign it to; Velocity X-fade, Expression, both)?
--Lee
I use it only on Velocity X-fade.
I use the BC3a together with the MIDI Solutions Breath Controller interface. I use the steps in the manual of this interface (http://www.midisolutions.com/bth.pdf) to configure my BC3a.
It says:
The following procedure will help you obtain the optimalsettings for the Gain and Offset controls of the Yamaha BC3: Start by setting the Gain to approximately the halfway point. Then increase the Offset from zero until the Breath Controller just startsto transmit MIDI data (the LED will flicker). At this point decrease the Offset slightly. Then apply breath pressure to the BC3 to test these settings. Repeat the above procedure of adjusting the Offset with different Gain settings until you have determined the optimal Gain and Offset positions.
Good luck!