With the Akai EWI 4000s, when releasing the left thumb from the octave rollers, the EWI jumped to the lowest possible octave. I use this functionality (or it might be a glitch) extensively in my performing to trigger chords and command functions for live looping almost instantly.
The NuRAD functions as expected, in that it "remembers" which octave was last played when I take my left thumb off. I am wondering if it is possible to change the coding slightly to have this functionality of jumping to the lowest octave. I understand it is impractical to ask for a personalized update, so I am wondering if I can be told how to change some code in the hex files.
As this is an essential feature for how I am performing, I am extremely eager to implement this change if possible. Without it, the usability of the NuRAD for me is diminished.
releasing the left thumb from the octave rollers
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Re: releasing the left thumb from the octave rollers
You are not the only one using this aspect of the traditional EWI roller handling for triggers and commands. In the latest version of the firmware (1.5b9) there is added a menu item for choosing between roller handling modes.
It is the ROLLRMODE setting in SETUP CTL menu. Mode 1 = Highest touched roller, no release memory (legacy style, this is what you’d want to set it to); Mode 2 = Highest touched roller, release memory; Mode 3 = Touched roller pair, release memory. Mode 4 = Touched roller pair, release memory, bonus octave on top.
It is the ROLLRMODE setting in SETUP CTL menu. Mode 1 = Highest touched roller, no release memory (legacy style, this is what you’d want to set it to); Mode 2 = Highest touched roller, release memory; Mode 3 = Touched roller pair, release memory. Mode 4 = Touched roller pair, release memory, bonus octave on top.