Controlling the akkord sequencer via midi in ableton

This might be either a stupid or redundant question buuuut..

Is there way of controlling the akkord sequencer through midi? What I mean is that I want a way to switch from pattern A to B without actually clicking with my mouse on the letter above the pattern. I'm using Live 8 and I've got Reaktor 5.8 on a channel as a VST. I hope that question makes sense! Really enjoying using the Akkord, just trying to figure out how to switch between patterns without using the mouse!

 

Although the XY module has the ability to receive midi, it appears that the xy modules in the akkrod sequencer also generates an event on pressing the mouse button. Better double check the manual to see what events will be generated via midi inputs.

If that doesn't work out, there are still plenty of options. When faced with automating XY and mouse input modules, I slot in a "hack" macro which sends the correct X, Y and mouse button events and achieves the same effect as clicking the mouse. Doing it this way also synchronises the visual controls with whatever external signals are coming in.

Then you can simply interpret MIDI signals however you wish. Instead of modules interpreting a percentage from a MIDI signal, you can take absolute values, which can make programming easier on the other end, where the MIDI signals are being sent from.

 

Its easy to mod. Enable edit mode right click on the yellow bar and open structure in other pane. Just add a Knob and a "add" module after the routers. Here is a screenrecord of how to do it. The Knob values are 0-7 for the start (LS) and 1-8 for the length (LL). Activate Midi In for the knob so you will be able to midi map them.



I recommend you to study the manuals and check nireaktor.com . Its a bit hard a the beginning but when you learned the basics you can mod all existing ensembles for your needs.

cheers
T

 

taking to live this thread,
if i do exactly what wehkah shows, it didnt work for me. but if i dont add the "add" module (just connect "knob" ) it works, but not in the right way. something changed in reaktor?

 

did you make the Add Module Mono?

the default Add Module is not Mono.



you need to go in to the Add's Properties and tick the Mono option.

sowari

 

ja, was exactly that! it works now, thanks!