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... using music software you have running before you launch the program for the program? ...1 PC...1 MAC ...1 How do I install and configure the program?...1 Auto-sensing, auto-sensing, 1, 2, 3...1 Back up , 32-bit color graphics and 1024x768 or larger display. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 1 By default, Vyzex Vortex will open every MIDI In and MIDI Out port on these MIDI ports: When your computer with the supplied USB cable and then run the editor installer. USER'S GUIDE...
... using music software you have running before you launch the program for the program? ...1 PC...1 MAC ...1 How do I install and configure the program?...1 Auto-sensing, auto-sensing, 1, 2, 3...1 Back up , 32-bit color graphics and 1024x768 or larger display. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 1 By default, Vyzex Vortex will open every MIDI In and MIDI Out port on these MIDI ports: When your computer with the supplied USB cable and then run the editor installer. USER'S GUIDE...
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... backup SET file, choose the 'FILE->Save Set As...' Video demonstrations of the Vyzex Vortex manuals are working with your Vyzex Vortex operational question. You're now backed up, provided you don't save any file saving you have hardware or firmware problems with . option to find my Vortex? Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 2 This will launch the QuickStart Help Guide PDF which explains many features, please keep reading. If the AutoSense routine on program launch...
... backup SET file, choose the 'FILE->Save Set As...' Video demonstrations of the Vyzex Vortex manuals are working with your Vyzex Vortex operational question. You're now backed up, provided you don't save any file saving you have hardware or firmware problems with . option to find my Vortex? Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 2 This will launch the QuickStart Help Guide PDF which explains many features, please keep reading. If the AutoSense routine on program launch...
User Manual
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... a set file from disk, the editor will ALWAYS display the loaded set file with this particular patch from the bank editor's pop-up menu and that are two useful things you to make additional edits to other controls before committing these changes to the editor bank and the bank aboard your Vortex keytar controller's patch bank. These patches are ready to be able to work with, Vyzex Vortex works directly...
... a set file from disk, the editor will ALWAYS display the loaded set file with this particular patch from the bank editor's pop-up menu and that are two useful things you to make additional edits to other controls before committing these changes to the editor bank and the bank aboard your Vortex keytar controller's patch bank. These patches are ready to be able to work with, Vyzex Vortex works directly...
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... switch between five different detailed control categories for the currently displayed patch page controls. Quick Tour of the Editor GUI Vyzex Vortex has a simple 'all-in the Vortex graphic that spans the bottom of the editor GUI. Whenever you probably already know from exploring your needs. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 4 Each detail page shows the parameter settings for the related controls...
... switch between five different detailed control categories for the currently displayed patch page controls. Quick Tour of the Editor GUI Vyzex Vortex has a simple 'all-in the Vortex graphic that spans the bottom of the editor GUI. Whenever you probably already know from exploring your needs. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 4 Each detail page shows the parameter settings for the related controls...
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Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 5 The Body detail page provides access to the controls located on the load of the current Vortex patch can be configured here. Neck Body The Neck detail page provides access to the controls left over from the other pages: The Accelerometer, Start/Stop button and default Program Change that is transmitted on the Vortex keytar neck: The Ribbon, Pitch wheel and Slider can be configured here.
Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 5 The Body detail page provides access to the controls located on the load of the current Vortex patch can be configured here. Neck Body The Neck detail page provides access to the controls left over from the other pages: The Accelerometer, Start/Stop button and default Program Change that is transmitted on the Vortex keytar neck: The Ribbon, Pitch wheel and Slider can be configured here.
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Each zone's specific MIDI channel, velocity curve and pitch shift can be configured to the three central knobs of the volume message sent on individual channels and within user-defined ranges. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 6 Keybed The Keybed detail page provides a drag-keyboard control that you can click or drag to set here, and the value of your Vortex. These knobs can be set the split point between upper...
Each zone's specific MIDI channel, velocity curve and pitch shift can be configured to the three central knobs of the volume message sent on individual channels and within user-defined ranges. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 6 Keybed The Keybed detail page provides a drag-keyboard control that you can click or drag to set here, and the value of your Vortex. These knobs can be set the split point between upper...
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That's it for the Vortex Patch editor GUI. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 7 These pads can be configured to transmit Notes, CC messages, or Program Change commands on individual channels and within user-defined ranges. Pads The Pads detail page provides editing control over all eight of the Vortex pads. Now let's look at the Bank Editor.
That's it for the Vortex Patch editor GUI. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 7 These pads can be configured to transmit Notes, CC messages, or Program Change commands on individual channels and within user-defined ranges. Pads The Pads detail page provides editing control over all eight of the Vortex pads. Now let's look at the Bank Editor.
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... have opened from disk. NOTE: The Sonivox and Alesis patches cannot be alarmed if Vortex's controls go nonresponsive during this data as a uniquely named SET file and it will be available for recall when you need to STORE it or COLLECT it . Any changes you make . By default, Vyzex Vortex will request your current patches from Vortex on your part. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 8 By default, drag and...
... have opened from disk. NOTE: The Sonivox and Alesis patches cannot be alarmed if Vortex's controls go nonresponsive during this data as a uniquely named SET file and it will be available for recall when you need to STORE it or COLLECT it . Any changes you make . By default, Vyzex Vortex will request your current patches from Vortex on your part. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 8 By default, drag and...
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... load it from the application's Options Menu: Simply check the Set File View item and you ever want to archive the collection, this 'side-car' view open to the current bank slot on your user documents folder (on any entry in the \Psicraft\Vyzex Vortex\Alesis Vortex subfolder of individual patches. This property makes the Collection View as equally useful...
... load it from the application's Options Menu: Simply check the Set File View item and you ever want to archive the collection, this 'side-car' view open to the current bank slot on your user documents folder (on any entry in the \Psicraft\Vyzex Vortex\Alesis Vortex subfolder of individual patches. This property makes the Collection View as equally useful...
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... MIDI ports on what USB MIDI devices you will replace the opened patch file data with other music software that wants access to a Patch (*.PCH) file any given hardware MIDI port at a time. from your Vortex. The contents of its MIDI output ports whenever the program is running . These program options instruct the editor to STORE it short. On Windows computers there is the dedicated Vortex Editor Control MIDI port. Mac users, feel free...
... MIDI ports on what USB MIDI devices you will replace the opened patch file data with other music software that wants access to a Patch (*.PCH) file any given hardware MIDI port at a time. from your Vortex. The contents of its MIDI output ports whenever the program is running . These program options instruct the editor to STORE it short. On Windows computers there is the dedicated Vortex Editor Control MIDI port. Mac users, feel free...
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... editor operates. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 11 If you prefer that the Vortex MIDI port is selected before you click the 'OK' button. dialog from the program's Manuals pull down menu. Should you add or remove USB MIDI Devices to your system in the future you to manually update these companion PDFs are also accessible from the application's main menu and uncheck the 'Use All Available MIDI...
... editor operates. Vyzex Vortex User's Guide 11 If you prefer that the Vortex MIDI port is selected before you click the 'OK' button. dialog from the program's Manuals pull down menu. Should you add or remove USB MIDI Devices to your system in the future you to manually update these companion PDFs are also accessible from the application's main menu and uncheck the 'Use All Available MIDI...
Quick Start Guide
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Make sure all items listed in an appropriate location for operation. QUICKSTART GUIDE (ENGLISH) 1. BOX CONTENTS y Vortex y Strap y Software DVD y USB Cable y Quickstart Guide y Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet SETUP CONNECTION DIAGRAM Computer* *Sold Separately Synthesizer* Footswitch* 2 READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. 3. Place the product in the Box Contents are included. 2.
Make sure all items listed in an appropriate location for operation. QUICKSTART GUIDE (ENGLISH) 1. BOX CONTENTS y Vortex y Strap y Software DVD y USB Cable y Quickstart Guide y Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet SETUP CONNECTION DIAGRAM Computer* *Sold Separately Synthesizer* Footswitch* 2 READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. 3. Place the product in the Box Contents are included. 2.
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... MIDI Pitch Bend information to scroll through USB or a power adapter (sold separately) here. Sends MIDI data for more information. Velocity-sensitive keys with the pads to this compartment to shift the KEYBOARD's octave range up. *Ribbon Control Buttons - Note: The three Patch Select LEDs will light up . 5 15. 16. 8 9 *Knobs - Sustain Button - Display - Hold either button to raise or lower the pitch of the currently selected patch will power Vortex. 1 3 5 3. SIDE PANEL 1. Program Change Up/Down - Use...
... MIDI Pitch Bend information to scroll through USB or a power adapter (sold separately) here. Sends MIDI data for more information. Velocity-sensitive keys with the pads to this compartment to shift the KEYBOARD's octave range up. *Ribbon Control Buttons - Note: The three Patch Select LEDs will light up . 5 15. 16. 8 9 *Knobs - Sustain Button - Display - Hold either button to raise or lower the pitch of the currently selected patch will power Vortex. 1 3 5 3. SIDE PANEL 1. Program Change Up/Down - Use...
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... to factory default settings. • Bank LSB (Least Significant Byte): Sends Bank LSB CC messages. • Bank MSB (Most Significant Byte): Sends Bank MSB CC messages. • Program Set: Stores the program # (0 - 127) into the patch. • MIDI Channel: Assigns the MIDI channel for parameter assignments. EDITING PATCHES Vortex allows you adjust MIDI message values. Select a parameter to original settings. 4 Press the key labeled "Mode Assign". 4. Press the Patch Edit button. 2. KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS...
... to factory default settings. • Bank LSB (Least Significant Byte): Sends Bank LSB CC messages. • Bank MSB (Most Significant Byte): Sends Bank MSB CC messages. • Program Set: Stores the program # (0 - 127) into the patch. • MIDI Channel: Assigns the MIDI channel for parameter assignments. EDITING PATCHES Vortex allows you adjust MIDI message values. Select a parameter to original settings. 4 Press the key labeled "Mode Assign". 4. Press the Patch Edit button. 2. KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS...
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... Vortex's keyboard. 5. The LED screen will display the name of the currently edited pad. Use the numeric keys to enter a MIDI channel (1 - 16). 5. To change the MIDI channel of a pad: 1. Press the Program Set key. 3. To edit mode parameters: 1. To change the MIDI channel of a control: 1. The ribbon controller will show "rb1".). 3. Use the numeric keys to enter a MIDI channel (1 - 16). 5. Use the 3 knobs to edit. Press the "Ribbon Mode 1" button (the Display screen will now be displayed when editing pad 1. 3. Note...
... Vortex's keyboard. 5. The LED screen will display the name of the currently edited pad. Use the numeric keys to enter a MIDI channel (1 - 16). 5. To change the MIDI channel of a pad: 1. Press the Program Set key. 3. To edit mode parameters: 1. To change the MIDI channel of a control: 1. The ribbon controller will show "rb1".). 3. Use the numeric keys to enter a MIDI channel (1 - 16). 5. Use the 3 knobs to edit. Press the "Ribbon Mode 1" button (the Display screen will now be displayed when editing pad 1. 3. Note...
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... upper or lower keyboard zone button (located on Vortex can respond to the original setting. Press the Enter key to save the changes or the Cancel key to revert to its default value after the parameter has been saved. Setting Split Points 1. CC Mode is used to divide the keyboard. 4. Note: The LED will display "PE" after releasing the ribbon controller. Use the numeric keys to them. The upper and lower modes have a MIDI channel and...
... upper or lower keyboard zone button (located on Vortex can respond to the original setting. Press the Enter key to save the changes or the Cancel key to revert to its default value after the parameter has been saved. Setting Split Points 1. CC Mode is used to divide the keyboard. 4. Note: The LED will display "PE" after releasing the ribbon controller. Use the numeric keys to them. The upper and lower modes have a MIDI channel and...
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..." (Pad 1) within 5 seconds. Note: "P1" will only send MIDI messages when Vortex is lit. 3. SETTING UP VORTEX WITH SONiVOX VORTEX-I DVi at the set calibrated threshold (45 degrees by default). Press the Enter key to their default settings. RESETTING PATCHES To restore Vortex's patches to set the X2-Y2 position. Note: All LEDs on "Docs & Downloads," and download and install the Vortex Ableton Live Controller Map. 2. The accelerometer will not display if...
..." (Pad 1) within 5 seconds. Note: "P1" will only send MIDI messages when Vortex is lit. 3. SETTING UP VORTEX WITH SONiVOX VORTEX-I DVi at the set calibrated threshold (45 degrees by default). Press the Enter key to their default settings. RESETTING PATCHES To restore Vortex's patches to set the X2-Y2 position. Note: All LEDs on "Docs & Downloads," and download and install the Vortex Ableton Live Controller Map. 2. The accelerometer will not display if...
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... velocity charts.). MIDI Note number (0 - 127) Velocity - CC Toggle Knob #1 Knob #2 CC # (0 - 127) Toggle value 1 (0 - 127) CC Momentary Knob #3 Knob #1 Toggle value 2 (0 - 127) CC # (0 - 127) Program Change Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Press value (0 - 127) Release value (0 - 127) Program Number (0 - 127) Bank LSB (0 - 127) Bank MSB (0 - 127) APPENDIX B: KEYBOARD ZONE MODES ZONES Upper and Lower ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 FUNCTION Transposition -12 - +12 MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Velocity Curve...
... velocity charts.). MIDI Note number (0 - 127) Velocity - CC Toggle Knob #1 Knob #2 CC # (0 - 127) Toggle value 1 (0 - 127) CC Momentary Knob #3 Knob #1 Toggle value 2 (0 - 127) CC # (0 - 127) Program Change Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Press value (0 - 127) Release value (0 - 127) Program Number (0 - 127) Bank LSB (0 - 127) Bank MSB (0 - 127) APPENDIX B: KEYBOARD ZONE MODES ZONES Upper and Lower ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 FUNCTION Transposition -12 - +12 MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Velocity Curve...
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... RIBBON CONTROLLER MODES MODE CC Message ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Pitch Bend Aftertouch Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 APPENDIX D: START AND STOP ASSIGNMENTS MODE Realtime MIDI Mode ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 CC Mode Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 FUNCTION CC # (0 - 127) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) FUNCTION Change Mode...
... RIBBON CONTROLLER MODES MODE CC Message ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Pitch Bend Aftertouch Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 Knob #3 APPENDIX D: START AND STOP ASSIGNMENTS MODE Realtime MIDI Mode ASSIGNED KNOB Knob #1 CC Mode Knob #2 Knob #3 Knob #1 Knob #2 FUNCTION CC # (0 - 127) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) MIDI Channel (1 - 16) Range Min (0 - 127) Range Max (0 - 127) FUNCTION Change Mode...
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 1. MIDI Timing & Synchronization MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop Record Fast-forward Rewind MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Transmit / Export 1-16...pads assigned to note numbers Device inquiry 38 Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono Multi Mode Note-On Velocity Note-Off Velocity Channel Aftertouch Poly (Key) Aftertouch Pitch Bend Active Sensing System Reset Tune...
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 1. MIDI Timing & Synchronization MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop Record Fast-forward Rewind MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Transmit / Export 1-16...pads assigned to note numbers Device inquiry 38 Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono Multi Mode Note-On Velocity Note-Off Velocity Channel Aftertouch Poly (Key) Aftertouch Pitch Bend Active Sensing System Reset Tune...
