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Does MIDI Expression work well with Mainstage 3?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:57 pm
by swolock
Sorry, I'm kind of a newbie with this stuff. I have a midi keyboard with no expression pedal jack and I'd like to add an expression pedal for volume. Can I assign and map a pedal connected to a MIDI Expression to a patch's volume parameter. I know this must sound kind of dumb because I assume that's what these are for, but I thought I should check first. Also, assuming this will work, does anyone have a recommendation for a pedal? Thanks.
Re: Does MIDI Expression work well with Mainstage 3?
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:34 am
by Rob
I don't use MainStage, but I do have it for testing purposes. Like you said, I can't imagine it not being able to control the volume of a patch, but I'll give it a try and let you know.
Re: Does MIDI Expression work well with Mainstage 3?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:22 pm
by swolock
Rob, thanks. That would much appreciated.
Re: Does MIDI Expression work well with Mainstage 3?
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:24 am
by Rob
It'll work fine using the default MIDI Expression and Mainstage settings. When you plug in an expression pedal, the MIDI Expression will automatically sends out CC7 'Volume' and Mainstage recognizes that as 'Volume' by default. Couldn't be easier.
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH13542?locale=en_US
Regards,
Rob
Re: Does MIDI Expression work well with Mainstage 3?
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:42 pm
by swolock
Excellent, thanks!