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Automate ReelBus Tape Stop

a.rabbita.rabbit
in App Tips and Tricks

I’m extremely new to parameter automation and using midi to control FX parameters. I’m curious if there’s a straightforward way to automate the tape stop and start on ReelBus, ideally at random intervals.

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  • wimwim
    edited March 16

    I don't have ReelBus to check if it exposes that as an AUv3 parameter. If it does then you can automate it, but since Loopy Pro doesn't have any kind of a random generator, you'll need an LFO app with a Sample and Hold LFO to send MIDI to do the random automation.

    Start by engaging MIDI learn, then tap the little dial icon in the ReelBus window. Check under Adjust Effect Parameter > Target to see if the parameter is listed.

  • espiegel123espiegel123

    @wim said:
    I don't have ReelBus to check if it exposes that as an AUv3 parameter. If it does then you can automate it, but since Loopy Pro doesn't have any kind of a random generator, you'll need an LFO app with a Sample and Hold LFO to send MIDI to do the random automation.

    Start by engaging MIDI learn, then tap the little dial icon in the ReelBus window. Check under Adjust Effect Parameter > Target to see if the parameter is listed.

    Fwiw, I posted a couple of projects with streambyter’s-based randomization:

    https://wiki.loopypro.com/Edward's_Example_Projects#Random_Triggers

  • wimwim

    Good solution - though it needs notes sent to it. An LFO would run freely for random changes at selectable rate ... if that's what's wanted.

  • a.rabbita.rabbit

    @wim said:
    I don't have ReelBus to check if it exposes that as an AUv3 parameter. If it does then you can automate it, but since Loopy Pro doesn't have any kind of a random generator, you'll need an LFO app with a Sample and Hold LFO to send MIDI to do the random automation.

    Start by engaging MIDI learn, then tap the little dial icon in the ReelBus window. Check under Adjust Effect Parameter > Target to see if the parameter is listed.

    Yeah I confirmed it is an exposed parameter. Guess I just need to figure out the right LFO app to use. Any recommendations?

  • jwmmakerofmusicjwmmakerofmusic

    @LoopRabbit said:

    @wim said:
    I don't have ReelBus to check if it exposes that as an AUv3 parameter. If it does then you can automate it, but since Loopy Pro doesn't have any kind of a random generator, you'll need an LFO app with a Sample and Hold LFO to send MIDI to do the random automation.

    Start by engaging MIDI learn, then tap the little dial icon in the ReelBus window. Check under Adjust Effect Parameter > Target to see if the parameter is listed.

    Yeah I confirmed it is an exposed parameter. Guess I just need to figure out the right LFO app to use. Any recommendations?

    mLFO https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mlfo/id1602306976

    and Flux Pro https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flux-pro/id1611411940

    ...are my two faves. :)

  • wimwim
    edited March 17

    @LoopRabbit said:

    @wim said:
    I don't have ReelBus to check if it exposes that as an AUv3 parameter. If it does then you can automate it, but since Loopy Pro doesn't have any kind of a random generator, you'll need an LFO app with a Sample and Hold LFO to send MIDI to do the random automation.

    Start by engaging MIDI learn, then tap the little dial icon in the ReelBus window. Check under Adjust Effect Parameter > Target to see if the parameter is listed.

    Yeah I confirmed it is an exposed parameter. Guess I just need to figure out the right LFO app to use. Any recommendations?

    Humm. Thinking about this some more, an LFO might not work for this. You want it to happen at random times, right? An S&H LFO is going to run at a regular speed, varying only in the value. I'm not sure the best solution for this short of a Mozaic script. 🤔

  • wimwim

    I also don't know what kind of input the parameter is looking for, whether it's a continuous value, or a momentary or hold or toggle type switch.

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