Change midi sound bank on different steps

Elektron Gear Digitakt
#1

Hi, I’ve recently got a Digitakt (brilliant move) and I’m still figuring out my way around it.
Currently I have two external synths being programmed via midi, I wanted to be able to use many different synth sounds within a single project.

What I wanted to know is if it is possible to play two different sounds from my Roland Sh01a within the same pattern, or even better simultaneously?

I tried using a different midi track but changing the sound on one track obviously changes it on the original one. Is there a workaround for this or is it a case of biting the bullet and buying more synths?

Thanks for any help, as you can probably tell I’m quite new to both Digitakt and using MIDI.

#2

EDIT: post deleted because it was wrong- was about OT not DT :zipper_mouth_face:

#3

You can only do that with multitimbral synths. Most are not and the sh01 is in that category.

If you want to just change up a patch you can send Program Changes to the synths (if they have patch memory).

#4

It is not implemented the same way.

#5

Sh01a has the ability to write and save up to 64 patches. Does that mean that there should be a way to send a program change on specific steps via the DT?

#6

Yes but you’ll have to check the manual for what the messages are.

Usually you do this before a pattern change or transition because sometimes some synths take a step or two to change.

#7

Thank you, I’ll give this a go!