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Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:38 am

Hey, have an interesting problem, wonder if anyone can help. I'm trying to set up a Zebra2 template for use with the Novation SL37, and ran into a snag of sorts. I'm trying to map the SL's buttons to various menu items in Zebra2 modules, things like filter type, and Osc FX. I can get it working fine with the normal knobs on the SL, i.e. not the endless rotaries. But I can't figure out how to get the SL's buttons to map to these items. I'd like to be able to press a button above one of the encoders, and have it step through the different menu items. Take Filter type for example. I could use a knob to change the cutoff, and a button above it to cycle through the filter types. This would GREATLY expand the external controller options out there if it could be done.

Anyone ever done this?

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aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:54 am

Not in the SL but I made a comprehensive template for NI KORE 2 that maps these things. I ended up using a rotary knob to control filter type though - Kore's buttons wouldn't do it as its not simple on/off data. Don't recall having problems mapping the osc fx - I did a whole page for them (each).

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:59 am

Funny, but I was actually considering buying Kore 2 tomorrow. Can I get a copy of that template in case I do?

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:04 am

Sure - the link is in this thread on the NI forum

http://www.native-instruments.com/forum ... hp?t=70807

I also did a tutorial on using it and posted a few example patches

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:07 am

I like your Ti patches btw - had them for some time now

Urs · Post by **Urs** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:22 am

Yo, a rotary encoder can be simulated by sending CC values of 63 (down) or 65 (up) - dunno if that's gonna work with menus though... I guess it should be...?

Urs

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:58 pm

Thanks URS.

R.J.Dubya · Post by **R.J.Dubya** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:20 pm

Hey Tarekith! You mind sharing that SL automap template when you're done? I've been planning on doing the same, but haven't gotten around to it yet...

cheers!

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:59 pm

R.J.Dubya wrote:Hey Tarekith! You mind sharing that SL automap template when you're done? I've been planning on doing the same, but haven't gotten around to it yet...

cheers!

Will do. Also, I found out that by setting the buttons to transmit CC's, and changing the button type to "Step" I could achieve what I wanted. Now I can press a button to cycle through the filter types, or the OSC warping, etc.

R.J.Dubya · Post by **R.J.Dubya** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:25 pm

Cool, thanks.

By the way, are you creating an automap template or a standard template for Zebra?

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:13 pm

Just a regular template, and a custom default Z2 template to match it. If I finish it...

ollybfocusritenovation · Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:41 pm

Tarekith wrote:..... But I can't figure out how to get the SL's buttons to map to these items. I'd like to be able to press a button above one of the encoders, and have it step through the different menu items.
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Hello,

Olly from Novation here.......

So you press a button, then 'edit'.

Now you can see Control, Display Type, Low Val, High Val etc.

Now press the arrow up (left of LCD)

Here you can set button Type.

Normal, Momentary, Toggle, Step.

Choose Step and then select a Step Value (as you're dealing in CC, you may need to divide 0-127 into equal steps).

The other button types are:

Normal - just outputs low when you press.
Momentary - outputs low on press and high on release
Toggle - outputs low on first press and high on next press.

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:56 pm

Thanks Olly.

srcodling · Post by **srcodling** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:18 pm

Tarekith wrote:
R.J.Dubya wrote:Hey Tarekith! You mind sharing that SL automap template when you're done? I've been planning on doing the same, but haven't gotten around to it yet...

cheers!
Will do. Also, I found out that by setting the buttons to transmit CC's, and changing the button type to "Step" I could achieve what I wanted. Now I can press a button to cycle through the filter types, or the OSC warping, etc.

If you really are willing to share it, I would love a copy too, please...

MitchK1989 · Post by **MitchK1989** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:09 pm

I'd love to get my hands on it too. I'm looking at buying zebra and my remote 61 SL just showed up!

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