MOTU Volta, CV to MIDI Einstellungen

[Derrick S]

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Nach wilden Spekulation nach der NAMM-Show und der Musikmesse schärft sich nun langsam das Profil von MOTUs jüngster Software-Innovation namens Volta. Mithilfe eines MOTU-Audiointerface lassen sich nämlich nun auch Steuerspannungen für einen Analogsynthesizer erzeugen.

Dafür werden einfach die Audioausgänge mit den CV-Eingängen des Synths oder Modulsystems verbunden. Nach einer Spannungskalibration steht dann einer Steuerung der Module durch beispielsweise einen Soft-Sequenzer nichts mehr im Wege.

Zur Verfügung stehen neben frei zuweisbaren Ein- und Ausgängen natürlich die gesamte Palette an MIDI-Controllern, die sich ebenalls beliebig belegen lassen, sowie eine Ramp-Funktion, die Automationsdaten in Steuerspannungen umwandelt.

Dazu kommen noch Volta-eigene Generatoren wie LFOs, Trigger-Sequenzer, Step-Sequenzer und Clock-Module zur Synchronisation externe Hardware. Volta gibt es bisher nur als AU-Plug-in für den Mac. Preislich wird die Software voraussichtlich bei 250 US-Dollar liegen. (AW) Webverweise: www.motu.com
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What is Volta? Volta is a virtual instrument plug-in that turns your audio interface into a voltage control interface.

Any hardware device with a control voltage (CV) input can be placed under precise digital control from your favorite audio workstation software. You can play and automate modulars, analog synths - even effects processors.

Imagine being able to play and automate your CV-equipped analog gear from Digital Performer, Logic Pro, or Live with the same level of control, precision and convenience as a virtual instrument.

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Here are just a few examples of what you can do with Volta:

• Perform MIDI sequencing with external modular synths with sample-accurate precision (if your host sequencer supports sample-accurate MIDI

• Automatically calibrate and tune oscillators with the click of a button.

• Use ramp automation in your host audio software to control filters, envelope generators, effects processors and other voltage-controlled external gear.

• Apply LFOs, step sequencers and pattern sequencers to CV inputs and tempo-sync them to your host software timeline.

(IMG:http://www.motu.com/products/software/volta/images/moogerfooger-sm.jpg) Whether you're a seasoned modular synthesizer devotee or simply a computer-based studio owner dreaming of adding that rich, coveted sound only true analog synths can deliver, Volta finally enables you to easily incorporate CV-equipped analog gear into your computer-based studio with all the control, precision and convenience of a virtual instrument.


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• Standard virtual instrument plug-in that turns an audio interface with DC-coupled outputs into a voltage control interface.
• Lets you control external modular synths or other CV-equipped gear from your computer.
• Works with Digital Performer, Logic Pro, Live and other Audio Unit instrument hosts that support side chain outputs.
• Works with any MOTU audio interface equipped with TRS outputs, including the 24io with 24 TRS outputs, expandable to 96.
• Familiar, easy-to-use instrument plug-in operation within your favorite host software.
• Provides 24 control outputs per plug-in instance. Use as many instances as needed.
• Converts MIDI track data to control voltages to play modulars, analog synthesizers and other CV-equipped sound sources.
• Sample-accurate MIDI playback with supporting host software (such as DP).
• Provides seven different control source types, including MIDI notes, MIDI controller data and audio track automation, plus tempo-synced sources such as LFOs, clock pulses and trigger/pattern sequencers.
• Provides one-click pitch and octave calibration per oscillator using either Hz/V or V/oct tuning standards.
• View at a glance the total calibrated range for each oscillator/interface combination.
• Sync multiple drum machines, arpeggiators and other clock destinations with independent PPQ resolution for each device.

Der Beitrag wurde von Derrick S bearbeitet: 22 Apr 2009, 10:02

[Derrick S]

hier auch ein video wie man seine alten schätzchen syncen kann

Synchronizing the TB-303 with Reason by using CV/Pulse signals routed through a MOTU 896HD interface. Clock and Control Signals are generated in Reason Devices and converted to audio signals. The audio is then passed through a converter cable that connects to any Roland DIN-Sync device like the 303, 606, 808, 909, etc.