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(Message started by: Davesteb on Nov 28^th, 2021, 10:06am)

Title: Random function
Post by Davesteb on Nov 28^th, 2021, 10:06am

Is there a random function in Midi-ox? I'm trying to recreate the "burbling" synth sounds that run in and out throughout Rush's track "The Camera Eye" It sounds like randomised VCF commands for each note. I'm guessing I can map the notes to VCF controls using Midi ox fairly straightforward, but I think the setting of the VCF is randomised. Probably an Oberheim on the original. Otherwise I'm going to have to set each note and there are hundreds!

Title: Re: Random function
Post by Breath on Nov 28^th, 2021, 6:06pm

Hi
this is more commonly done with the LFO in the synth.

Tell me what your setup and synths are and I'll see if I can help you.

All the best
Royce

Title: Re: Random function
Post by Davesteb on Dec 2^nd, 2021, 8:16am

Thanks for reply.
Yamaha YPP50 Piano
1 octave midi pedals
Yamaha QY70 tone generator/sequencer
Akai MPK 49 Midi controller
AMT8 emagic midi distributor
The QY70 has an XG sound set but the sounds are editable in a limited way including, happily, LFO.
Thanks for any help

Title: Re: Random function
Post by Breath on Dec 4^th, 2021, 8:16pm

Hi
An XG synth's capabilities vary and unfortunately I can't find any mention for a LFO random wave setting in the QY70's sound generator.
I can't see that the Yamaha YPP50 could be used for this either.

The only thing I can think of is looking at some effects.
Try Chorus, Flanger, Phaser or Delay etc playing around with the feedback and the LFO amount along with the adjusting LFO frequency . It does go to 39.7Hz which is in to the audio range so it could be useful.

You can't seem to set a random wave for the LFO wave, but if you can stack a couple (or more) duplicate tracks together except for different effects with different LFO frequencies you might get something useful.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Royce

Title: Re: Random function
Post by Davesteb on Dec 8^th, 2021, 1:01pm

A few things to try there, thank you. I have by chance found a patch on the QY called Big Pan. It's pretty close, and with some judicious sequencing I reckon it's doable. Many thanks for your time and knowledge.