Controlling MachineDrum With MIDI

moniker · March 10, 2018, 1:25pm

Hey,

I am wondering if it is possible to control the machinedrum via midi. I would like to trigger the MD and control parameter via a max patch.

thanks,
Pete

jox · March 10, 2018, 1:26pm

yes, you ll find the midi messages in the manual

moniker · March 10, 2018, 1:27pm

awesome thanks!

sezare56 · March 10, 2018, 1:28pm

Very easy to trigger. There is a map were you can choose notes.
Exhaustive CC midi implementation, 4 tracks per midi channel.

moniker · March 10, 2018, 1:34pm

in the manual is has hex values and dec values. Does dec refer to midi value?

jox · March 10, 2018, 1:37pm

yes

moniker · March 10, 2018, 1:39pm

thanks!

PeterHanes · March 10, 2018, 3:17pm

7 posts were merged into an existing topic: Am I the only one? [Machinedrum love]

Christian303 · March 10, 2018, 3:35pm

You might already seen this.
http://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/4065/machinedrum-haters

sezare56 · March 10, 2018, 4:39pm

Back to topic, I read sysex part. It’s possible to change Lfo target track / dest with sysex.
You can also change machines.

Maybe it would solve some of my problems.

Jamesr · January 5, 2019, 12:37am

Midi newbie here, I rarely use it…however is it possible to control a single parameter of a particular track using midi? For example changing the pitch of E12-BC through keys on a midi keyboard.

Thanks, James.

sezare56 · January 5, 2019, 12:51am

You need a midi processor to map midi notes to MD pitch. Pitch values are not chromatic.

Jamesr · January 5, 2019, 1:23am

Thank you

sezare56 · February 17, 2019, 9:56pm

Controlling MD with OT, 4 tracks, random machine changes with sysex. MD lfos on CTR AL machine.
Ram resampling for retrig.

Thanks to @InductiveOne for precious help !
Made a new patch randomizer for max

Jbuckley92 · June 5, 2020, 8:10pm

The bank buttons on my machine drum arnt working and I can’t get it fixed, is it possible to to set up a controller to replace the buttons? Iv tried looking in the manual but I either dont under stand or can’t find what I’m looking for.

sezare56 · June 5, 2020, 8:25pm

You can change MD patterns with midi Program Changes, eventually with midi Notes (if you set notes in Map Editor).
You can use a controller or a keyboard sending those midi messages.

Jbuckley92 · June 5, 2020, 8:29pm

Do you know if I can open the mute and swing functions?

sezare56 · June 5, 2020, 10:10pm

Mutes for sure, I don’t think it’s possible to set swing with regular Control Changes. Maybe with sysex.
Probably possible to repair your buttons.

Jbuckley92 · June 5, 2020, 10:13pm

Iv had trouble getting them looked at, I replaced them myself but no change this is really helpfull though thanks! One day I’ll buy a new working one but this should keep it going for now!

hyperstationjr · June 5, 2020, 11:46pm

Total shot in the dark but while looking at info on this forum about MiniCommand and MegaCommand, I thought I read about hidden sysex messages that controlled buttons on the Machinedrum. It was part of a list of hidden sysex values and these buttons may have been part of it. If you find the list and have a midi controller that sends out sysex messages, that may do it?