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It doesn't change the value based on speed.
@uncledave : I suppose one could write a streambyter script to change those fixed values based on the time between events.
Some hosts seem to handle fixed relative values if they come in fast by treating them as coarser.
Thanks.
Does the button backlight work when assigned to Loopy Pro or AUM? Such a question arose.
Which device?
SMC-Mixer.
If you set the buttons up to be toggles then backlighting will work from loopy
In the default DAW mode , they work also
They write that 8-9-10-11 buttons (left, right, up, down) are not highlighted due to the fact that in DAW mode the parameter is 255. I don't know what the problem is. I'm just planning to buy this controller for BAM. It is not supported in the test, but I wanted the buttons to light up. That's why such a question arose😊
Thanks😊
Those buttons in DAW mode are set up as one value buttons. In DAW mode the bottom right 5 or 6 buttons aren't set up to be bi-directional. In the custom mode, set them to something other than single value mode.
Beware of losing the rubber pads from the bottom of this device
They are not quite well glued.
Good. As soon as I get my hands on it, I'll try to figure it out.
I've just received M-vave $10 bluetooth midi transmitters pair (usb dongle and 5din midi in&out) along with their Chocolate foot controller. The usb dongle is compatible with smc-mixer as well, so it solves the PC connectivity problem for me. Unfortunatelly, it connects to only one device at a time, either smc-mixer or Chocolate (which is turned on first). Of course, on iOS this is not an issue, both devices connect with BLE and work.
It's funny that both devices pairs together without a host, but it's unclear why. It would be good if the midi-through mode was supported, but it seems not.
M-vave SMC 16-pad controller has landed on Ali
The price is ~$46 with delivery, but it can vary depending on seller and your country.
For those who have their keyboard with pads, how is the quality of the pads?
The only downside is you can’t give the devices unique ID’s and then configure connection via the apps, that would make it possible to configure and use multiple dongle’s simultaneously.
Interesting. here on the smc pad there is a button to switch banks of encoders and pads. I understand there are two of them. On smc mixer, when switching to encoders, can you assign more than eight commands (that is, you assigned the first eight parameters and assigned eight more when switching)?
On the mixer there is only one user preset. You can switch between the pre-programmed DAW mode and the user preset.
Here we need to think about which option is more convenient. I need it for BAM paired with Launchpad mini. I think what to buy is a mixer or pad. In principle, you can add channel volume through bipolar faders on launchpad. But the number of programmable encoders is important. That's why it's interesting about programming encoders.
Yep, there is one user preset. However, in DAW mode (mackie control) << and >> buttons switch DAW mixer channel controls for entire column in eight-step (at least in Reaper)
With the Mackie control it works. But will switching left and right give the same effect in BAM, which supports Ableton controllers (novation launch control. Akai Apc).
I don't have BAM, but can try mackie mode in Cubasis tomorrow
Check it out. I think everything will work fine.
I just got mine today, and it works but there are two things annoying about it.
I already have a similar unit made by HWX (which looks to be discontinued) and it is powered by the midi Out port, just like the pricier ones made by Yamaha and CME. But this M-vave requires not only an extra dongle into the iPad (thus negating one reason for Bluetooth: freeing up the Lightning port), and the sending unit has a battery so it needs to be kept charged. Why would it need a battery and not powered by the Out port like all the other brands do?
And after paying $29 Cdn. for this thing from Temu I now see it on Amazon for only $20...
I think it’s uses a battery because certain equipment doesn’t supply power via midi din, so maintains compatibility with this rare equipment.
I got an smc mixer today. I understand that in user mode, only eight channels can be controlled from the faders? Switching 1-8,9-16 in user mode does not work? This will only work according to the Mackie protocol as far as I understand.
Can i save it different keyboards to different channels? That is, each channel has its own keyboard layout? I tried and it didn't work out. Saves only one channel. There are no such problems with pads and knobs.
How did this work out for you Gav? I'm considering their 16 pad controller at the moment, then came across the fader bank here whilst searching for the pad controller.
Happy with it Ando. Nice piece of kit. Seems well made, feels better quality than nanokontrol studio to me. The software to use on the iPad for it is not the best, bit finicky trying to change things on it. Pity AUM has no pick up mode. Figuring out how to set up the endless encoders was a bit of a faff. Would recommend. Still, I never end up using controllers as much as I think I will. It's a pain remembering what knob is assigned to what. Probably works well for ppl who stick to the same setup regularly, but I am always using new apps and experimenting, so I find that aspect of midi controllers problematic.
Thanks, that's a really helpful insight. Yes, for me, it would be for the same setup, most of the time, I'm glad you feel the quality is viable on the device you've tried. Are you using the CubeSuite app for setup on iPad and iPhone? I currently have a Korg NanoKontrol 2 for faders and extra knobs, with my mobile and desktop set up. But am looking for a pad setup for with Koala, mostly. On iPad and iPhone. The NanoPad 2 layout suits the Koala iPad setup best, but a 16 pad grid is better for me for with iPhone, due to the Koala pad layout. That said, it is doable. But right now, I have the NanoPad 2 and the M-VAVE 16 pad controller in my Amazon basket, and unsure which to jump for. I can always switch anyway, if I don't get along with my first choice.
The products from M-Vave are really great!
Bought recently the keyboard SMK-25 mk2 for around $100 - really great with onboard chargeable battery, extreme low latency bluetooth v5.3 - great to connect to Logic Pro on both modern iPads and Macs…