Doepfer MAQ16/3 Sequencer - Manual (Page 24)

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APPENDIX A: Remote-Control of MAQ-Parameters via MIDI-Events
PLEASE NOTE: This type of remote control "alienates" the MIDI-specification from its
original purpose and does therefore not conform to MIDI. If channels XX and YY are to be
used for other purposes without addressing the MAQ, then corresponding MAQ function
must be turned off (MIDI channel 0).
The remote control feature was deliberately not implemented via SysEx since the required
MIDI-Events are difficult or impossible to generate with a normal
synthesizer/masterkeyboard, whereas it was our intention to allow the user to play the MAQ
via a keyboard/synthesizer, much like any ordinary expander. However, the MAQ does not
interpret PRG-Change and Note-events on the channels XX and YY as an expander would.
Instead, the MAQ's main parameters which can be viewed as events which make musical
sense are controlled via PRG/Note.
Adjusting the MIDI channels XX and YY
In order to adust the MIDI channels XX and YY it is necessary to press and hold the Channel
button while the MAQ is switched ON (i.e. when plugging in the power supply cable). In this
case the MAQ starts the routine for adjusting the MIDI channels XX/YY rather then the
normal software. The MIDI channel of row 1 (upper row) corresponds to MIDI channel XX
(channel for preset calling up via MIDI Program Change), the channel of row 2 (middle row)
corresponds to MIDI channel YY (remote channel).
The channel is adjusted as in the normal software mode. In this special mode even MIDI
channel „0“ can be chosen and means that the corresponding function is turned off.
After adjusting the channels XX/YY the MAQ must be turned off and on again to enter the
regular mode.