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MIDI Controller Message Overview

MIDI controller messages are used to control various parameters of a MIDI-enabled sound module. The most common controller numbers and their functions are listed, including modulation for vibrato, portamento time for sliding between notes, main volume level, pan position, and effects controls for reverb, tremolo and chorus depth. Details are also provided on expression/subvolume, sustain pedal, portamento on/off, and all notes off/controllers off messages.

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MIDI Controller Message Overview

MIDI controller messages are used to control various parameters of a MIDI-enabled sound module. The most common controller numbers and their functions are listed, including modulation for vibrato, portamento time for sliding between notes, main volume level, pan position, and effects controls for reverb, tremolo and chorus depth. Details are also provided on expression/subvolume, sustain pedal, portamento on/off, and all notes off/controllers off messages.

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MIDI CONTROLLER MESSAGES

Controller Controller Number Message 1 Modulation 5 6 7 8 10 Portamento time Data Entry Slider Main Volume Balance (Stereo Balance) Pan
Details Controls LFO usually for Vibrato. The rate at which one note slides to the next. Parameter controlled will depend on the specific patch on the sound module Volume of the Midi channel For stereo patches this adjusts relationship between the left and right part of the sound. Places a mono sound in the stereo field by altering the relative levels of its appearance in the left and right speakers. As a percentage of the Midi channels main volume, can be used to control volume of individual notes. On/Off holds notes until switched off.

11 64 65 91 92 93 121 123

Expression (Subvolume) Sustain (Damper pedal) Portamento on/off Effects Depth Reverb Effects Depth Tremolo Effects Depth Chorus All Controllers Off All Notes Off

Level of reverb unit contained within the sound module (if, indeed, there is one)

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