MIDi Controller for the MC-2oh2 upgrade
Introduction
Features
- MIDI control of most additional parameters introduced by the MC-2oh2 mod
- Control of VCF and PW: LFOs, Envelopes and Accent.
- Control of the noise parameters
- Select clock dividers for each channel and change the swing amount
- Easily change the velocity link
- A layered architecture for VCF and PW control
- MIDI input and output via TRS-A MIDI. Adapters to DIN are included
- USB MIDI connection
- MIDI router for USB, DIN and controller data allows the connection in multiple ways
- Can be powered from a USB host or standard USB-C power supply. USB-C cable is not included.
- Sheet metal case 14 x 11.5 x 1.8cm
How to connect
Just connect the MIDI output of the controller to your MC-202. Adapters form TRS-A to DIN-MIDI are included with the controller.
Additionally, you can connect other MIDI devices to the controller via the MIDI input or via USB. MIDI messages coming into the controller are forwarded to the MC-202.
It is also possible to use the controller for other purposes, such as controlling VST plugins. In order to do that, just connect it to your computer via MIDI, or via USB-MIDI.
Visualizing parameter changes
When receiving data from the controller, MC-2oh2 can show the currently changing value on its display. To turn on this feature, go the MC-2oh2 configuration menu and select
Misc->Display->Overlay timeout.
Here, you can set the number of seconds the value is shown, or turn this feature off.
Selecting VCF or PW control
VCF and PW LFO and envelopes share the same faders and can be accessed by the VCF or PW layer buttons on the right.
Press the VCF button to access the controls for VCF LFO, envelope and accent.
Press the PW button to access the controls for PW LFO and envelope. Here, the accent faders are unused.
Each layer has its individual color that can be adjusted in the configuration menu.
Sending the current state
You might want to send the current position of the sliders and buttons to your MC-2oh2 to synchronise them. In order to do so, press the ‘SEND ALL’ button for about 2 seconds.
Configuration menu
By pressing the ‘CONF’ button, you enter the configuration menu. Here, you can adjust the MIDI channel and LED colors. Press ‘CONF’ again to exit the configuration menu.
Change the MIDI channel
While in the configuration menu, use the LFO WAVE button to cycle through the 16 MIDI channels. The channel is indicated in binary by the LEDs above the WAVE button.
Change the layer LED colors
To change the VCF and PW colors:
- Press the INV Button
- Use these faders to change the VCF layer color: ENV REL, ACC ATT, ACC Dec
- Use these faders to change the PW layer color: NOISE ATT, DEC, QUALITY
- Press INV again to use this color
Reset to default
In order to reset the configuration to default, press the CONF button for about 2 seconds while in the config menu.
FAQ
Q: Given that the synthesisers all use DIN MIDI sockets, why did you design the controllers with TRS sockets and include adapters to DIN MIDI?
A: This was a hard decision – we prefer DIN MIDI ourselves. However, using DIN sockets would have meant a substantial increase in the case dimensions – both in width and height. We believe that the solution we have now is much more elegant and flexible.
