Greetings all.
As my Hauptwerk console was built almost nine years ago, and so (despite quite a few additions) I am in the process of building OPUS II, which will be pretty near "state of the art".
So, I wonder how many Hauptwerk users have installed the Classic MIDI Organ Works (manufactured by Artisan Organs Inc) Illuminated Rocker Tabs? I have recently taken delivery of this item, mine being the 16-tab version: it works satisfactorily, in the sense that pressing a Tab up or down will activate or de-activate a stop or coupler, and will light up or extinguish the built in LEDs accordingly.
However, I have two questions about the use of this device. (I have contacted CMOW, but have not thus far received a reply).
1. The Tabs do not follow the state of the virtual console - tapping a coupler or stop on the touch screen does not alter the state of the corresponding rocker tab, thus causing the rocker tab LEDs to be out of sync with the state of the organ. Likewise, when a LaunchPad button is pressed, the Rocker Tabs do not synchronise with the LaunchPad, whether the Tabs are on Input/Output 1 and the LaunchPad is on Input/Output 2 or vice-versa. However, the LaunchPad does synchronise with the Rocker Tabs!
The Tab board is configured to accept MIDI OUT from the computer, so either synchronising MIDI OUTs go only to LaunchPads to remain in synchronisation with the console, or MIDI OUT data is not being responded to by the Tabs.
2. Any Stops or Couplers selected by Tabs remain illuminated when the organ is unloaded. Loading another organ leaves the LEDs on but the stops or couplers, are of course off. This does not happen with LaunchPads.
Is it possible to switch off all Rocker Tab LEDs using a physical switch linked to any of Hauptwerk's virtual controls?
I would be really interested in comments from other users of these Rocker Tab boards, and to also have any comments from Martin. I hope my explanation of the issue is intelligible! If the advice is that the Rocker Tabs are not in fact responding properly to MIDI OUTs I will take it further with CMOW - maybe other users will do that too.
Thanks in advance!
Ken
As my Hauptwerk console was built almost nine years ago, and so (despite quite a few additions) I am in the process of building OPUS II, which will be pretty near "state of the art".
So, I wonder how many Hauptwerk users have installed the Classic MIDI Organ Works (manufactured by Artisan Organs Inc) Illuminated Rocker Tabs? I have recently taken delivery of this item, mine being the 16-tab version: it works satisfactorily, in the sense that pressing a Tab up or down will activate or de-activate a stop or coupler, and will light up or extinguish the built in LEDs accordingly.
However, I have two questions about the use of this device. (I have contacted CMOW, but have not thus far received a reply).
1. The Tabs do not follow the state of the virtual console - tapping a coupler or stop on the touch screen does not alter the state of the corresponding rocker tab, thus causing the rocker tab LEDs to be out of sync with the state of the organ. Likewise, when a LaunchPad button is pressed, the Rocker Tabs do not synchronise with the LaunchPad, whether the Tabs are on Input/Output 1 and the LaunchPad is on Input/Output 2 or vice-versa. However, the LaunchPad does synchronise with the Rocker Tabs!
The Tab board is configured to accept MIDI OUT from the computer, so either synchronising MIDI OUTs go only to LaunchPads to remain in synchronisation with the console, or MIDI OUT data is not being responded to by the Tabs.
2. Any Stops or Couplers selected by Tabs remain illuminated when the organ is unloaded. Loading another organ leaves the LEDs on but the stops or couplers, are of course off. This does not happen with LaunchPads.
Is it possible to switch off all Rocker Tab LEDs using a physical switch linked to any of Hauptwerk's virtual controls?
I would be really interested in comments from other users of these Rocker Tab boards, and to also have any comments from Martin. I hope my explanation of the issue is intelligible! If the advice is that the Rocker Tabs are not in fact responding properly to MIDI OUTs I will take it further with CMOW - maybe other users will do that too.
Thanks in advance!
Ken
Kenneth Spencer
Music Site: http://www.my-music.mywire.org
Project Page: http://www.my-music.mywire.org/opus_ii.htm
Books on Hauptwerk and Computing; Novation Launchpad overlays: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/kaspencer
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Music Site: http://www.my-music.mywire.org
Project Page: http://www.my-music.mywire.org/opus_ii.htm
Books on Hauptwerk and Computing; Novation Launchpad overlays: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/kaspencer
YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/kaspenceruk