Creating a Sequenced Synthesizer

Making the MIDI Connections between Instruments

Fig. 5.9 Monoliner and ANALOG

As you can see Monoliner has three rows of knobs, which control Gate, Velocity and Pitch. The snc&pos section to the left controls the speed and direction of the Sequencer playback, and also how many steps are used. We will look at the other controls later on. Importantly, Monoliner has a built-in MIDI Out!

ANALOG features 2 Oscillators with Ring Modulation, 2 Envelopes, an LFO and a built-in Stereo Delay.

5.4Making the MIDI Connections between Instruments

As I said above, Monoliner has been programmed to send MIDI to other REAKTOR Synths, and also external Synths! We do need to make a small connection to make an internal MIDI connection in this Ensemble. Fortunately this is easy to set up.

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Creating a Sequenced Synthesizer

Making the MIDI Connections between Instruments

5.4.1Using Internal MIDI Connections

To internally route the MIDI output of the Monoliner Instrument to the MIDI input of ANA­ LOG, you need to go to the Connect page of Monoliner’s Properties.

1.In the Sidepane, click the Properties tab.

2.Now click on the Connect button to reach the Connect page of the Properties.

3.To make the MIDI connection between the Sequencer and Synth, find the Select Instru­ ments drop-down menu in the MIDI Out area of the Connect page. Click on the dropdown menu and choose the ANALOG menu entry.

4.To check if the connection has been made, go to the Connect page of the ANALOG Instrument. Just click on the ANALOG Instrument header to select the Instrument.

5.The Connect page of ANALOG should now be shown in the Sidepane. Click on the Select Instruments drop-down menu in the MIDI In area of the connect page. You will no­ tice that the checkbox next to the Monoliner menu entry is checked now.

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