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  • Newbie key switching question

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    S
    I am using my mod wheel to control articulations in VSL special edition, and I see in the tutorial I can control many other things using "key switching." How do I do this from my keyboard controller? I can change to C2, for example, using my mouse in the VSL window, but if I hit C2 on my keyboard, nothing happens. Sorry to sound so dumb, but there are no videos actually showing someone's hands on the keyboard as they play.
  • A
    A

     Assuming you are using Vienna Instruments and you have a preset loaded that has multple cells, then the indicated keys on your keyboard will change the cells as shown, however, VSL use the standard middle C = C4 system, your keyboard may be using middle C = C3, in which case try pressing keys an octave lower, so to get a D2 key switch, you may have to press D1 on your keyboard.
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    S
    Thanks Andy...I just realized that one of my controllers works and the other doesn't, I think that was the problem. I'll try what you suggest also.
  • civilization 3C
    civilization 3C

    different manufacturers take different octaves for middle c. It's 'standard for Roland' to take C4 and 'standard for Yamaha' to take C3. Sonar I think takes C5. ie., there is no real standard.