Finer resolution with midi controller (Bitwig) over FM Tone Ratio B, Offsets, and FM Drum: Ratio A, Ratio B

Elektron Gear Digitone/Digitone Keys
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On the DN2, there are parameters whose values ​​can only be precisely adjusted on the DN itself.

Is there a way (in Bitwig) to allow me to have a wider range with a macro (controlled by a MIDI controller)? Currently, the values ​​jump in large numbers. I want to be able to control certain parameters with a macro at a finer resolution.

For example, FM Tone Ratio B, Offsets, and FM Drum: Ratio A, Ratio B.

I use this to record the OB values ​​in BW and switch between patches with scenes. See my previous post in the Bitwig Tread.

It would also allow me to fine-tune these parameters with modulation from Bitwig.

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Using NRPNs instead of Midi CC maybe? Afaik Bitwig does not work with NRPNs, but you can use Bome Midi Translator to convert CCs into NRPN.

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This could work.

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When I made a preset to randomize all the parameters of the DN2 in Bitwig with macros and midi CCs, I discovered there are some conflicts and bugs in the midi implementation.

For example, controlling one parameter of one machine can make a parameter of another machine jump in values.

Maybe you have encountered the same problem ?

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I am not aware of it and have not used it extensively yet.
Maybe something with the channel routing?

I’m currently using one machine at a time.
I can send you my Bitwig template for DN2 if you’d like to compare.

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NRPNs are 14 bit (16,384 steps) vs the 7 bit (128 steps) for Midi CCs.

It’s worth trying. Setting up the midi translator software will take time if you’re not familiar with it, so might be a good idea to test it with a controller or another software that can send NRPNs first.

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From my page here, https://www.synthgenie.com/digitone-midi-test I can fine-grain control these values correctly. You may be using MIDI CC instead of NRPN

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