VM200 Newbie

[pepepersmusic]

Hi!

I bought a brandnew looking VM200 and a fat manual Ok, I can work with this Desk but I´m not able to work with sysex to control my Cubase SE. I tried MIDI-Ox but - hey - I do not understand anything!!

Is there some good ressource on the net? Something like "Sysex for Dummies"? >

Or is it possible to get sysex templates for the vm200 and/or cubase SE

Cheers, Pepper

 

[JR#97]

No need for anything special. But you need to map out the controllers. It's been a while since I've done it, but let me see if I can find my posts where I describe how to do it.

 

[JJM]

I was informed by Fostex that the vm200 does not generate sysex messages, even though the manual lists such.

I am able to use all the faders, buttons, and knobs, to move faders, pan, and channel on/off for twenty channels of my sound card software. This control software has a learn mode.

I verified that messages were not sent when in effects mode.

J

 

[JR#97]

I've saved VM200 syx ex messages to SONAR before. Even the manual shows sys ex messages. Who at fostex informed you of that? weird.

 

[JJM]

I have saved and retrieved Bulk Dumps to/from Midi-Quest.

But, I have not been able to send Foxtex System Exclusive messages as are listed on page 217, 218 of the manual.

I wanted to be able to control effects selection and EQ settings. When these functions are active on the vm200 no midi info is sent, from MY vm200.

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Message/response to/from Fostex

I now have a vm200 controlling a Yamaha DSPF via c-mexx:
master faders for
stereo bus
aux 1-4
effects 1 and 2

chan 1-20 (of DSPF)
fader
pan
chan on/off
aux sends
effects sends


I have not been able to send individual system exclusive messages. I can
send/receive bulk dumps. But the midi interface, and mapper, do not indicate
transmission for other parameters. Maybe it is the unit I have. 'Tis version 2 of the software. Others have told me their unit does send such messages.


Issue #: 4990

J,

Sorry for the delay. I was on vacation 21-27 of July.

I am afraid to tell you that statement on System Exclusive on page 188 is wrong.
VM-200 does not transmit Sytem Exclusive message when you change mixer parameter.
VM-200 receives the System Exclusive message to change mixer parameter from external device.
VM200 also transmit Sytem Exclusive status message if the status inquiry message is received.
However, VM-200 does not transmit Sytem exclusive message, press SOLO button or Channel ON button.

Sorry for the confusion.

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I have not attempted sending sysex messages to change one setting.

J