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SoundBlaster Live and MIDI Effects

I have a SoundBlaster Live and would like to apply its real-time effects to NoteWorthy's output. It looks like I have to use NoteWorthy to write a value (0..127) to MIDI controllers 91 and/or 93. Any suggestions?? Here are two relevant questions from the SB Live FAQ:

Q: It seems as if the Environmental Audio control with the Sound Blaster Live! affects every sound source except MIDI. How do I apply Environmental Audio to my MIDI files?

A: Go to the MIDI tab in the Environmental Audio Control where you can assign effects to your MIDI tracks via Controller messages.

Q: How do I use Environmental Audio or reverbs in my MIDI sequence? I could not add the effects by mapping to a MIDI controller in my MIDI sequencer.

A: You can use a maximum of two simultaneous effects in your MIDI sequence. This is done in the MIDI tab of the Environmental Audio applet. By default, Reverb and Chorus effects are accessible via MIDI controller 91 and 93 respectively. To use another effect such as Distortion, you first need to unmap one of these and then assign that effect to any of the available MIDI controllers. Set the effect amount and parameters to your preference in the Environmental Audio applet. You can control the level of effects in the event list of your MIDI sequencer. A value of 127 indicates that you want the full amount as set in the Environmental Audio panel to be applied to the MIDI track.

Re: SoundBlaster Live and MIDI Effects

Reply #1 –
Unfortunately it seems as you can't specify values for MIDI controllers 91 and 93 inside NWC. It would be a very welcome feature and I think not so difficult to implement, at least as staff properties.

Usually I export to MIDI all my NWC scores and load them in Cakewalk just to insert at the beginning of each track a suitable value for Reverb and Chorus. Well, and also to add some delay to tracks, a feature which would also be welcome but no so easy to implement, I think.

Re: SoundBlaster Live and MIDI Effects

Reply #2 –
Yes, this would be a very welcome feature in Noteworthy. I have to do the exact same thing you do.. export as a midi.. then add in the chorus/reverb/harmony effects externally. Everytime I update the original song I have to do it all over again, a real pain.
Maybe its something we should all submit to the wishlist.

Re: SoundBlaster Live and MIDI Effects

Reply #3 –
So, let me get something strait, can or can't one enter novel midi controllers in NWC?

Re: SoundBlaster Live and MIDI Effects

Reply #4 –
So far you can only choose from a list of five controllers..
stereo pan, pitch bend, volume, tempo, and breath control.

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Reply #5 –
what if the reverb in the midi window of the enviromental audio says not mappable