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koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:47 am

I am currently working on a number of things, and one of them includes a library of MIDI files of guitar strums in different speeds, with chords in all positions, and even a couple velocity levels if possible. And these won't be the keyboard equivilants, but rather the exact notes that a guitar fretboard would contain for each chord. It will sound like a real guitar strum to the normal ear.

But the problem is that copying and pasting each file in place would be a pain for the user. So is there a plug-in that will trigger a MIDI pattern or file? Not like a step sequencer. Most of these trigger their own notes, with less control than I would like. I'm personally programming every note of every chord. So I want to be able to assign a MIDI pattern or file to a certain key. Is this possible in any software? Preferably free since I could suggest using it with the chords.

Thanks for your help guys. Any ideas are appreciated!

Koolkeys

Sicklecell666 · Post by **Sicklecell666** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:48 am

EnergyXT.

koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:34 am

I didn't see it when I tried the demo. I know it has a chord module, but don't you have to enter the chords directly into that module? Or is there something else I'm missing? I need to trigger my own MIDI files or patterns. Thanks.

Koolkeys

glurgle · Post by **glurgle** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:43 am

it may be more or less intuitive than what you want, but you can easily drag and drop midi files on a midi part in energyXT. If it's a standalone midi part (not inside the energyXT sequencer) you could put all the chords in seperate parts, then trigger them however you please. Just add a new midi part, and drag and drop a couple of your midi files on there, and it should become clear.

(if not, we'll see what we can do for a tutorial/example)

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:54 am

It’s not available yet, but you might want to keep an eye out for Galleoneer’s Phrasemaster:

www.galleoneer.com/galleoneerProductPhrasemaster1.htm

/Yoss

koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 10:50 pm

Thanks for the link. I will keep it in mind. The problem is, that these MIDI files will be free if at all possible, and I would prefer a way of using them easily that wouldn't cost anything. I'm guessing that maybe there isn't a way to do this? If I was better at programming, I would do it. I wonder how long it would take to program?

Basically, for those who may not understand what I'm trying to do, I want to load a MIDI pattern or file onto each key of the keyboard. Like a sampler, but instead of samples, short MIDI files. And a way of doing different "velocity layers" would be great, if I wanted to have two or three levels of chords on one key. This makes me want to learn more and program it myself. Hmm, maybe I will!

Koolkeys

topaz · Post by **topaz** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 10:54 pm

nice idea but slow, there is no option to replace what you have dropped into xt midi part.

you have to delete what is already there.

glurgle wrote:it may be more or less intuitive than what you want, but you can easily drag and drop midi files on a midi part in energyXT. If it's a standalone midi part (not inside the energyXT sequencer) you could put all the chords in seperate parts, then trigger them however you please. Just add a new midi part, and drag and drop a couple of your midi files on there, and it should become clear.

(if not, we'll see what we can do for a tutorial/example)

Is there a MIDI file trigger plug-in?