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AZ Controller plug-in for Cakewalk SONAR => Discussions => Topic started by: norfolkmastering on May 10, 2021, 05:29:42 PM

Title: Is there any way to trigger a controller refresh from incoming MIDI command?
Post by: norfolkmastering on May 10, 2021, 05:29:42 PM
Hello Alexey

I can see two instances when a full refresh of controller status is outputted by Cakewalk via AZ Controller (I mean the position of faders, source selection etc).

1. When a Cakewalk project is loaded.
2. When an AZ preset is loaded.

Can you tell me if there is any way to invoke a full refresh of Cakewalk controller status by an incoming MIDI command?

To explain the context for my question:
I have two operational modes for my Digitally Controlled Analogue Audio Mixer.

1. REPLAY Mode (so 24 tracks replaying from tape machine through the audio mixer).
2. RECORD Mode (means I use the audio mixer as a recording routing matrix).

So when I change from RECORD to REPLAY mode, I need to reset most audio mixer parameters, and so a full output of the Cakewalk controller status on the feedback MIDI channels, would be really helpful.

Regards

Robert
Title: Re: Is there any way to trigger a controller refresh from incoming MIDI command?
Post by: azslow3 on May 10, 2021, 07:39:24 PM
Hello Robert,

In case preset is constructed the way I personally always do, so whole feedback comes from Monitors, Reset All monitors action does the trick.
Title: Re: Is there any way to trigger a controller refresh from incoming MIDI command?
Post by: norfolkmastering on July 14, 2021, 03:28:37 PM
Hello Alexey

Thanks for the advice.  I tried the 'Reset All monitors' and it worked just fine.

I've attached a photo of my digitally controlled analogue mixer rack frame which I am finally! beginning to populate with cards.

I decided to use two PIC microcontrollers, one for each operating mode: RECORD and REPLAY.  So I will use two instances of AZ Controller, each connected to one PIC via MIDI.

Best wishes

Robert
Title: Re: Is there any way to trigger a controller refresh from incoming MIDI command?
Post by: azslow3 on July 15, 2021, 10:22:44 AM
Looks "scientific"  ;)