Still strugling with some Midi-Box concepts…
I see in MIOS8, chapter MIDI128-tools, that I can freely configure events. I understand I can use the config.:
on Event: noteOff & noteNumber
off Event: noteOn & noteNumber
… that would switch the note On when the switch opens and reverse.
Is this just so simple?
The idea is to use normally closed switches (http://www.knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/1/1d/Switch_circuit_not.png)
that are really easier to implement with my diy-keyboards…
Yes, it is that simple to use NC rather than NO switches.
The problem most people have with DIY switches on keyboards is providing a switch that will switch at about the midpoint of key travel without impeding further key movement.
Hello,
Thorsten has a project in the works that allows keyboards from different manufacturers (including Fatar) query with double contacts.
There is then a complete keyboard interface for connection of mod and pitch bend, etc.
greetings
Frank
Yes, it is that simple to use NC rather than NO switches.
The problem most people have with DIY switches on keyboards is providing a switch that will switch at about the midpoint of key travel without impeding further key movement.
Love it, wow…
I had many possibilities to take a look at church organs with electr. action (and examined also pneumatic and mechanical). And did my homework: some models. But I never could examine a theater-organ, and didnt check how this works with an Hammond…
The contact (generally) closes between 1-3mm. 1 is very nervous and excellent for a practice organ, 3 is very comfortable but still a little bit nervous. I never saw an organ that switches at 50%, I can imagine this is very very comfortable. UHT (http://www.uht-tastaturen.de) says their keyboards are made to switch between 1-3mm too.
I tried different DIY contacts… Only the point of keep-it-easy-and-simple is interesting. My Casio MA-150 doesnt notice anything, no problem with bouncing, and midi-ox doesnt monitor any problem.
And you are right, this is quite difficult to find an acceptable switch-design that allows egality of all notes and worst of all, a long travel after switching…
But I will try now with a DIY NC-switch, because this cannot be easier and simpler. This will just be very nervous.
