No, in my setup, I'll have my motif es8 on the bottom, then I'll put it in song or pattern mode (multitimberal), select my instruments of choice, and such. Since the oxygen let's me specify which channel to send midi data out through, and the motif plays whatever instrument it's receiving from that channel, I can use the oxygen to switch on the fly. So I'll have a piano on ch1 which is controlled by the motif, and let's say for the verse of a song, I'll have the oxygen send out data on ch2, which I've assigned to a string/pad patch on the motif. When the chorus comes around, I can press a button, switch the oxygen to ch3, where I've assigned an organ to the motif. This way my motif always has the piano sound, while the oxygen can play whatever I need at the mo... I have no organ module though, just use motif's internal sounds, or banks/libraries that I've created myself and loaded to the motif. This setup let's me combine it all: loops, backing tracks, multiple instruments etc. Now, only if i could split the motif in to zones while in one of these modes, it'd be awsome! HTH, D!J!X! _____ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Fioravanti Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 8:49 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Midi keyboard controlers DJ: when you said you use it for organs are you triggering an organ module with it? If so, which one? ----- Original Message ----- From: D!J!X! <mailto:megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:15 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Midi keyboard controlers I suggest the oxygen61, it is easy to configure, all explained in the manual. It uses the keys themselves to program. You just have to write down what each key does... It has 9 sliders, 9 assignable buttons, 8 nobs, and transport buttons. You can save presets or use factory made ones. Uses either USB or midi dim. You can use it with or without a computer, I use it as a secondary keyboard with my motif, for organs and such... You can get an external power supply and run it standalone. HTH, D!J!X! _____ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nickus de Vos Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:01 PM To: Dancing dots Subject: [ddots-l] Midi keyboard controlers Hi i'm looking for a good 49 or 61 key midi or usb controler. No sounds just a controller, and i want a pitch bend control. It must also as accessible as possible. PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=subscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject�q or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3512 - Release Date: 03/17/11 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3512 - Release Date: 03/17/11