Dsi tetra and octatrack

[PeterHanes]

This is a problem with the Octatrack’s MIDI sequencer. Its implementation of the Bank Select message in the Note Setup page is known to only use one of the two data bytes that are specified in the MIDI specification. Unfortunately, the Tetra (and other DSI synths) use the other data byte.

The workaround is to use MIDI CC 32 to select the Bank, as described by @cykranosh here:

Midi Bank Select (outgoing)

So, this is really irritating. The OT only uses CC 0 for bank changes. To get bank changes that require CC 32 (probably about half the gear out there?), you have to set a Midi Control for CC 32, move that knob the right bank, then send the Program Change again by swapping. I have a ticket in to Elektron about this. I’d suggest putting one in as well. Edit: My Ticket (which closed in February and I forgot) The bank select in the midi track setup page in only ever MSB. To get LSB, I have to map…

Other users in the same thread provide alternative workarounds.

Let’s write to Elektron support and request that they implement the Bank Select message comprehensively.