Pitch bend via aftertouch?

Are there any built in instruments in Mainstage (or any decent free plug-ins) that have a parameter for controlling pitch bend with aftertouch? (or is it 'key pressure', y'know, you hold a note and then mash on it to send a controller message?) Will be using Axiom-49 for this.
Going on tour in a week and would like to get this resolved. Not TOO urgent but it would make some songs easier on me.
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Stewart

If it's normal channel pressure, you can learn it to a pitch wheel object in the layout, and then map it to Instrument > MIDI > Pitch Bend in the channels you want. The only problem I see is that you would only be able to bend in one direction.

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Can I alter pitch bend range via plugin for synths that default to /- 2 semitones?

I am looking for a way to change the pitch bend range to +/- 12 for an AU instrument that does not have the capability to do so within its own settings. Is there some sort of plug-in I can run "after the fact" and assign to that channel to allow for this type of bend range?
Thanks!

It only seems to go a minor 3rd, oddly.
https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/neo_soul_keys/what_you_get.html
Here's a link to the synth page. I've been back and forth with their support team as well. They originally thought I wanted to do a bend event after the fact like in Logic. See below for our exchange.
Neil,
Let me double check. I do not believe it is possible, but I will make sure and let you know.
Thank you
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
I'm actually looking to alter the range prior to recording so that the patch can be properly used with a new type of polyphonic keyboard we recently acquired at our school called a Seaboard.
In order for notes to bend and glissando properly, the pitch bend range for performance must be set at +/- 12 semitones for the start (not the usually 2). Most of the built in synths in Logic and Mainstage allow for this modification, so I was hoping to be able to make that change for NSK as well.
Because the keyboard bends notes directly from the keys, not a pitch wheel, that range is necessary for it to function properly with a particular synth.
Thanks again!
Neil
Neil,
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> You would normally do this in your daw in their midi editor if you need to adjust what was recorded. If you have any further questions, please let me know.
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> Thank you
> Jeff Deno
> Steinberg Support
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> I am looking to be able to edit the pitch bend to /- 12, however. Is there a way to do this in the keyboard?
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> Thanks!
> Neil

QUICKTIME synth pitch bend range in LOGIC PRO

i try to set the pitch bend range for QUICKTIME in logic when making GM midi file. I setup the CC100 CC 101 CC 6 , but QUICKTIME synths dose not react the pitch bend range setting , still the 2 semitone range .
this is what i set in message window:
CC 101 (RPN MSB) 0
CC 100 (RPN LSB) 0
CC 6 (DataEnt MSB) 12
But when I export the midi file with my CC 101 ,CC 100 , CC 6 setting , I play it by QUICKTIME , it 's OK
So anybody here how what wrong with this ?
Thanks !!

i want to change the pitch bend range so that it goes really high.
There is no such thing. Logic only knows about the whole 14-bit pitch bend value range. It has no idea what parameters or instruments that data is controlling.
So, for instance, if you are using the ES2, it's in this that you set the pitch bend range (ie, make the whole 14-bit pitch wheel data correspond to +/- 2 semitones, or +/- 2 octaves, or whatever.
So it's a function of the instrument you are using, not Logic.
Look at the pitch bend range parameter in whatever instrument you are using.

Auto Pitch Bend & Modulation on M-Audio Key Station PLS HELP !!

During recording process, even without a key is pressed from Key Station (41), the Pitch Bend & Modulation is triggered on and off randomly in a minor scale on the track, leaving a blank recorded region with minor vertical bars of Pitch Bend & Modulation.
This happens as well when notes are played giving very interrupted music from Key Board.
Is my Key Station gone? Do i need to reinstall the M-Audio Driver?
If so can anyone show how do i uninstall the M-Audio Driver before i proceed?
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Kajendra

Hi, on my iMac the M-Audio Keystation 49e works great.
A test whit GB and al worked well (Just the USB connection)
Volume, Pichbender, Modulation, Octave up-down, all work fine.
Ore reset your 49e (see your manual for details) maybe there are some internal settings in the Keystation that mess up your connetction.
Try a testing using SimpleSynth (http://notahat.com/simplesynth/
ore Midikeys (http://www.manyetas.com/creed/midikeys).

How do I set the range of pitch bend for the EFM-1?

Hi folks,
I have a simple patch for my EFM-1 and I want to apply a pitch bend in Mainstage. It is presently set up to go a whole step up or down when the pitch bend is pushed all the way up (or down). I probably set it up that way.....but I can't for the life of me remember how I did it, or how to change it. For this particular patch, I need the pitch bend to go an octave. Where do I set this usually easy-to-find parameter? Is there a global setting? (It seems to be set for a whole step for all patches). A setting within the EFM-1?
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Hi
Mike Kaplan wrote:
Hi folks,
I need the pitch bend to go an octave. Where do I set this usually easy-to-find parameter? Is there a global setting? (It seems to be set for a whole step for all patches). A setting within the EFM-1?
It does not look like there is a Bend Range parameter for the EFM1???
CCT

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Does anybody knows how to set pitch bend using software instrument in Logic?
I use a Roland GTR Synth but I can`t find where to set pitch bend (in 12 semi-tones, for example).
Using Reason I have no problem ´cause I get very clear access to the little window display in every synth module I use but I don`t know where to see same parameters in Logic.
Thanks in advance.

As in reason, it depends on the instrument you're using. Its just that reason is generally a bit more consistent in how it organises modulation parameters on its instrument interfaces. For example, in the EXS24 you do it in the matrix editor bit (not sure if thats what its actually called but its the section which runs horizontally across the centre of the interface). You set the Source (Src) to Pitch Bend and the destination (Dest) to Pitch and use the slider to define (in cents) the range of the pitch you want the wheel to affect. On the ESM there is a disclosure triangle on the bottom left of the interface which allows you to set the bend ranges.

Controlling Logic Pro pitch bend

Okay I just got Logic Pro 9 and haven't even dived into the manual yet but I hope someone can step me through this nonetheless. How do I control the pitch bend sound for the software guitar? It has this unappealing country twang (no offense to country fans) every time I hit the pitch bend button on my midi and it's driving me batty. I have to get rid of it. Can someone please guide me through changing this? I'm looking for a pitch bend setting similar to the one in garageband, more of a rock feel, or better. Anything but this.
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Pitch bend, modulation and velocity sensitivity midi data?

Well, this is post number one, so I hope the answer is not too obvious. I loaded Logic pro into my computer about 6 hours ago (fun, fun, fun!) and about an hour ago I noticed that Logic is not responding to pitch bend, modulation or velocity data.
I am using a JV 1000 as a controller and all of these things work fine when I am using Garage Band or Reason 3.0. I can see the pitch bend data changing the transport window when I manipulate the bender on my keyboard. Also, the Audio Midi setup in the utilities folder shows that my JV 1000 is recognized as the controller.
I have looked through the manuals and searched through the various menus and tabs in Reason, to no avail.
Thanks for your help in advance, Graham

Hi gtrip. I will start with the easy question first.
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I am barely familiar with version 7.1 so I don't really know if this is a known problem in 7.0.1.
You might try:
-all of the things that Stash recomends a few posting up.
and/or if you have not already done this:
-create a new user, log in as the new user, open logic up for the first time as a new user, which will run you through the set up menus, which will create a new preference file for the new user. Now, if you no longer have the same problem, when opening logic as the new user, it will almost surely be caused by a bad preference file when you are logged in as the other user. Or, you are systematically entering an incorrect choice for one of the options that you are given.
In my case, despite the fact that I imput my Roland JV 1000 as the controller, the preference file was not set up correctly or while setting up the preference file I must have entered an incorrect choice for one of the options.
If anyone wants to correct or add anything to what I have said, feel free and jump in.
I hope this is helpful, let us know.

Pitch bend not working

hi I have an evolution mk461c usb midi controller.
when I play any software synth in logic 8 I can use the mod wheel (c23) and it works but the pitch bend (c22) doesnt. I can see midi data coming in on channel 22 but ut has no effect. any ideas?
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the keyboard instruments won't accept the pitchbend information, but the horns, and I suppose other 'bendable' instruments will.
So thanks again.

Pitch bend

I'm not getting any response from the pitch bend on my roland xv-88 keyboard when playing v irtual instruments in logic pro.The modulations work when i push the wheel up,but when doing a pitch bend it only increases the volume up and down.The boxes in all the instruments i have tried show pitch bend thennumber of notes to bend,but nothing works.The roland is set and works ok alone and with digital performer and garage band.what am i doing wrong?

Frank : i have narrowed it down to the EXS 24. the quick access can be on or off now and most of the virtual sounds are reacting to the pitch bend,except for the EX24 which keeps loading new sounds every time i use the pitch bend wheel. logic seems to be much easier to access its sounds than performer with its sampler,so i usually use it before anything else i have.i just need to be sure everything will work day after day for live playing and recording so i continue to experiment. i don't understand what made the other sounds react to the bend but as long as it keeps goin,im ok with it, thanks again. i would like the EX24 to work also as it seems to be a powerfull sound machine.

Logic audio pitch bend

I have an M-audio KeyRig 49 and the pitch bend wheel is not working in Logic Pro. Is there a setting in Logic that will help it recognize the KeyRig 49 pitch wheel? I tried Preferences > Control Surfaces > Controller Assignments and "learn" mode but that really messed it up more.
thanks for any help

I tried Preferences > Control Surfaces > Controller Assignments and "learn" mode but that really messed it up more.
This is the reason for the PB disappearing I guess. When you use the Controller assignment (CA) “learn” or the key-command dialog and learn any external midi message then Logic Physical input blocks that message and bypasses it directly to the Controller Assignments or the key-command assignments.
To fix that you have to find and delete the “learned” string in CA which gets the PB or to (backup and trash) the Logic control surfaces file. Try dragging the Logic Control Surface preference file to your desktop and restarting Logic:
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Pitch bend lag when using internal quicktime synth.

I want to do a pitch bend at the end of a midi note in Logic 8. When i go to listen back in logic it does the pitch bend at the beginning of the next note. I decide to export the project as a midi file and open it in quicktime player. It plays the bend properly. I guess that's cool however I don't want to have to export it to a midi file every time i want to hear how the finished product will sound. Especially if I need to fine tune the pitch-bend.
I've tried messing around in the automation properties and sample accurate automation under audio tab and don't hear any change.
In the environment I have a 16 channel GM instrument patched into the internal quicktime synth.
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Did you do the usual stuff, such as reset PRAM?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
There are some sound settings in PRAM, although I think it's only for sound output.
Also, as a test, I would create a new admin user account in System Preferences Accounts pane
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8235.html
Log out and log in to the new account (do not use Fast User Switching). In the new account, try recording something using QuickTime, and note if this problem recurs. If it does not, you have eliminated a few possible causes, such as a problem with the overall system installation or a hardware issue, and isolated the problem to something in your normal user account.

Pitch Bend in Logic

Can somebody tell me how the Pitch Bend controller works in Logic. It´s kinda strange. I´ll test a Midi note on middle C, and lets say i set the bend range on (ES2) to 24 semitones up and down.
When i make a bend automation from 0, and up to + 24, in the Midi Draw editor. The note pitch ends on D4 rather then C5 and in order to get it up on the correct pitch, i have to bump it up to + 31. Another example;
If i want to go from C2, and down an octave to C1. This time i set the bend range on my instrument to 12 semitones, up and down. in order to go down an octave, i have to set the Pitch Bend Control to - 63, and not - 12 semitones from the zero line.
Is it possible to adjust the pitch bend control to go from one semitone up or down by by 1 value in the Midi Draw editor?
If somebody can help me, i would be very grateful.. because this pitch bend control in Logic drives me crazy.

Pitch bend is a different animal than standard MIDI values.
In the Midi Spec, pitch bend has 16,384 possible variation values. (14-bit)
MIDI Draw uses a 0 to 127 scale (+/- 63 with 0 being the median) the numbers do not directly represent pitch bend steps but interact with the synth's (ES2) pitch bend setting. What's different about the ES2 is that is has both PB Up and Down settings, most synths just have one setting, the up/down parameters can confuse things even more.
Your example:
"If I want to go from C2, and down an octave to C1. This time i set the bend range on my instrument to 12 semitones, up and down. in order to go down an octave, i have to set the Pitch Bend Control to - 63, and not - 12 semitones from the zero line."
Yes, this is exactly correct... because it's not semitones you're dealing with. Using your example with the instrument set to -12 semitones up/down if I want to bend to G2 I will use the MIDI Draw number on 31 or 32. What you have to do is correlate the +63/-63 with the bend +/- setting on your synth.
I've never used MIDI draw as I have synths with pitch bend wheel but I'm guessing Logic fills the in-between 14-bit pitch bend values so that MIDI draw adjustment appear to be smooth and not an abrupt change from one pitch to another.

Problema con el Pitch bend - Oxygen 61 New

Hola, me acabo de comprar el Controlador Midi Oxygen 61 New de M-Audio, pero el Pitch bend no funciona en MainStage, lo reconoce pero no funciona.
En logic no hay problemas, eh tenidos varios controladores pero solo con este tengo ese inconveniente.
Favor su ayuda.
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Hola, me acabo de comprar el Controlador Midi Oxygen 61 New de M-Audio, pero el Pitch bend no funciona en MainStage, lo reconoce pero no funciona.
En logic no hay problemas, eh tenidos varios controladores pero solo con este tengo ese inconveniente.
Favor su ayuda.
Saludos

Need help on how enlarge the pitch bend range....

I'd like to know if there is any way to increase the pitch bend automation range, as I find its small range (0-120 or whatever it is) unsatisfactory for the dramatic beat drops I wish to create.

The actual range of pitchbend is -8192 to + 8192, it's just scaled down for viewing and editing purposes. But, that range is meaningless, what it actually does is completely dependent on how the receiving instrument is configured.
Generally you can set the pitchbend range on an instrument from -1 octave to +1 octave (in some cases + 3 octaves), in semitones. The 16,384 steps are divided up over that set range. If you set the range to 0, well, nothing happens. If you set the range to + and - 1 or 2 semitones, the 16.384 steps are distributed over that range, so the pitch drop over the full range will indeed not be too dramatic, though very smooth. If you set the instrument to + or - 1 octave or more, things get more 'dramatic'. So the limits of pitchbending are completely determined by the set range (if it has any!) of the receiving instrument(s).

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