I Will try to make one or two vidz, just got to put one MCL aside for myself and not be selling every unit i build. 
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If you connect the mega command to a MD. I suppose the midi in and out of the MD is connected to the MC.
So how do you sync the MD with the rest of your setup?
Does the MC have a second midi in for that?
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External Clock (Optional):
• A MIDI Keyboard, or sequencer can be connected to MIDI-In (2). • Attached sequencers can be used as external clock source.
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Ok It makes sense.
This is so cool!
Just by curiosity, would it be possible to run MCL on a computer?
i think MCLs implementation of Elektrons Turbo midi protocol means you need a device that can handle this.
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This has come up a few times. It’s not possible to do this right now. The MCL firmware is closely tied to the MegaCommand hardware.
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@JustinValer
Is the older other thread I asked if there was a way to specify which page of synth/effects/routing page.
As a code dunce, im looking through the github firmware (gotta build a new one as i broke my last one…so i cant just try).
The previous undocumented sysex you mentioned was just a toggle between the pages, but there would be changes coming that would help me in what im after. Does the new MCL firmware just automatically know now what page you are on? Can you point me in a direction in the firmware where i should be looking at/for this?
In the MDX.05 changelog, See: 0x32 Enable/disable Track Select mode:
Current Synth Page is encoded into the track select sysex message.
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Thank you. Ill have a deeper looksee, but on brief reading, this only applies to track selection and not sent with using trig interface?
For example, to modify the functions of encoders 2, 3, and 4 on the mcl from filter to other paramters depending on synth page.
If you enable “Track Select” , the MD will send the Track state (including the current synth page), whenever the track is changed or when the synth page is changed. That’s how we keep track of the current synth page and can relate encoder button presses to the corresponding params.
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DM sent 
Thank you.
Please do!
First, thank you so much for all of the work that has gone into this. I updated to MCL 4.0 this weekend and it’s amazing how far this project has come.
Would it be possible to load tracks from the grid with an external grid controller connected via the second MIDI input? I know the intent is to control more of the MCL functionality directly from the MD, but I’d love to build a custom template for the launchpad pro to load tracks, control the mixer, and mute channels.
From searching the previous thread, I know cc values can be forwarded from the second MIDI device to the MD, but can the MCL itself be controlled by CCs or SYSEX?
Thanks again for everything you’ve done to bring the MD into 2021 and beyond!
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Not possible as of right now.
External control is on the list to make MCL more complete.
We’ll need some input from users of best way to implement this.
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I’d love to help any way I can!
Hi. For windows, do we just upload “Xloader” or perhaps one of the other files like “avrdude”? Trying to nail it the first time
Oh, I see. That’s for the megacommand, I think. I’ll update the MD first, But the question still remains when I get around to updating the megacommand. Which file ought to be sent?
mcl_4_0_0.hex is for the MegaCommand.
Damn, is anyone having trouble updating. . My TM-1 might be broke. Is there another way to update? Anyone in Chicago, Illinois, US with an MD updated to x.05 or planning to soon? I’m a mess. Was able to update X.04 with no problem just a few months ago. TM-1 sat untampered under a cover since. Now only the “out” light on the TM-1 glows when I send the system file for X.05 and the MD still waits to receive something. I’ve checked the cord configuration and switched it. Made the mistake of spraying electronic-contact cleaner stuff into the midi pots of the TM-1. Brilliant. (Spray the cords, spray the cords) Now i can’t turn on the turbo. What a mess. This doesn’t make sense. Anybody have an idea what I ought to do next. I switched the midi cords and swapped out the usb but that did not help.