Adjust velocity in MIDI trigs to add modulation?

Elektron Gear Model:Samples
#1

Hi ! I’m sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn’t find the answer despite my searches !

I know the MIDI sequencing of the Model: series is kinda limited : just sending notes (pitch, length, velocity). CCs cannot be sequenced (but knobs do work in realtime).

Is it still possible to change velocity on a per step basis, without retriggering the note ? I have a Volca FM and the velocity has a big impact on the sound – it would be cool if at least this kinda of modulation could be sequenced…

Cheers !

#2

Section 8.8 of the manual is your friend

8.8 TRIG NOTE MENU

IN GRID RECORDING mode, Press and hold one or more [TRIG] keys to access the TRIG NOTE menu. Use LEVEL/DATA to change the settings. Press LEVEL/DATA to toggle between NOTE, VEL, and LEN.

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#3

Not done this myself, but I’m pretty sure it’s possible. Doesn’t this describe what you want ?

8.3.3 LIVE RECORDING MODE LIVE

[snip] … Any changes to PARAMETER page settings, using the PARAMETER knobs, will be recorded as parameter locks and add lock trigs where needed.

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#4

It is not possible to sequence velocity on the Volca FM, this was the reason I sold the one I had a few years ago.

I did read that there’s an unofficial firmware that adds this functionality though.

Edit: it’s also not possible to sequence cc’s from Model:Samples but velocity should work.

#5

Thanks to you both !

@bibenu : I’m pretty sure CCs cannot be sequenced. But I was wondering about parameter locks to change the velocity. I know it applies to samples tracks, but not sure about the MIDI tracks… It’s not obvious actually ! If someone could give it a try it would be supercool !

@djenzyme : I actually installed the “unofficial firmware” for the Volca FM (version 1.09). And velocity definitely IS supported through the MIDI in ! It really adds a lot to expressiveness :slight_smile:
Check out : Volca FM firmware 1.09 unofficial – ranzee

Edit : oh my, I read your answer too quickly, hehe :wink:

That’s kinda related but I wonder if it’s possible, similarly, to sequence a pitchbend on MIDI tracks…

Cheers :slight_smile: