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Using Nerdseq to control Microfreak via MIDI - kilgore - 07-17-2024
Hey there!
I'm considering getting a Microfreak to supplement my Eurorack system. My Nerdseq always controls almost everything in the system, and I'm wondering if it would be possible for the Nerdseq to control a Microfreak via MIDI using the TRS-A Midi Expander? Could I use the Nerdseq to sequence the Microfreak in this way? Perhaps even have it play chords through MIDI? Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks!
RE: Using Nerdseq to control Microfreak via MIDI - XORadmin - 07-17-2024
Sure easy. Not sure if the microfreak van do polyphonic, but the NerdSEQ can.
One thing to know is that the Microfreak is not using the Midi standard for their TRS port so you might need to use the adapter cables that came with it to use it with a DIN Cable or you need a TRS-A to TRS-B adapter to use only a stereo patchcable.
RE: Using Nerdseq to control Microfreak via MIDI - kilgore - 07-17-2024
(07-17-2024, 07:07 AM)XORadmin Wrote: Sure easy. Not sure if the microfreak van do polyphonic, but the NerdSEQ can.
One thing to know is that the Microfreak is not using the Midi standard for their TRS port so you might need to use the adapter cables that came with it to use it with a DIN Cable or you need a TRS-A to TRS-B adapter to use only a stereo patchcable.
Thanks! I'll have to look into the TRS-A to B adapter, but sounds like its not a big deal. The Microfreak manual says:
Quote:The MicroFreak is a paraphonic four-voice synthesizer. You can trigger the voices
independently when this knob is lit.
Sounds like it just might work! Though for bigger chords I might just have to hold out for the upcoming dual chord expander
RE: Using Nerdseq to control Microfreak via MIDI - XORadmin - 07-17-2024
(07-17-2024, 07:22 AM)kilgore Wrote:(07-17-2024, 07:07 AM)XORadmin Wrote: Sure easy. Not sure if the microfreak van do polyphonic, but the NerdSEQ can.
One thing to know is that the Microfreak is not using the Midi standard for their TRS port so you might need to use the adapter cables that came with it to use it with a DIN Cable or you need a TRS-A to TRS-B adapter to use only a stereo patchcable.
Thanks! I'll have to look into the TRS-A to B adapter, but sounds like its not a big deal. The Microfreak manual says:
Quote:The MicroFreak is a paraphonic four-voice synthesizer. You can trigger the voices
independently when this knob is lit.
Sounds like it just might work! Though for bigger chords I might just have to hold out for the upcoming dual chord expander
4 voice paraphonic it is then (not polyphonic).
Yes NerdSEQ can do that easily.