Using cc's has been a feature for several versions now ( Not sure which version Jos incorporated it into ). I'm not sure what your Roland arranger can do as far as sending controllable midi messages Starkeeper. On the Motif Es, there are 4 assignable knobs, and each of these knobs can be assigned up to 3 different functions. The 4 volume sliders can also be reassigned as additional controllers. Since using the knobs for multi CC's requires menu scrolling, I only use one CC per knob for OMB. There is also a ribbon controller, and an assignable pedal.

My typical Motif ES - OMB setup goes like this: Mod wheel triggers fills, ( I have a breathe controller for voices where I'd want to use modulation, and I like it better anyway ). Ribbon Controller triggers Variation Up ( Main B to Main C for example ), Knob A triggers Intro / Ending A, Knob B triggers Intro / Ending B, Knob C Triggers Intro / Ending C, Knob D Controls Style Tempo. Slider A Triggers Variation Down ( Main C to main B for example ) Slider B Controls Sync Stop, Sliders C and D are currently unassigned, but I see a couple of new features in Version 9 that might get assigned to them. My assignable pedal is my Start / Stop Button.

One of the reasons I bought the MZ 2000 was for use with OMB. I like many of the lead voices in it better than their counterparts on the PA80. Unfortunately, all 8 of it's sliders are assigned to the same CC (#7), but each one works independently because each is on a seperate channel. I don't think this is going to allow me to setup OMB with the MZ as I had hoped.

To optimize the CC capability Starkeeper, you'd likely need a KB that has assignable knobs / sliders, etc like the Motif ES has, or a dedicated Midi KB controller, which actually will have even better controlling capabilities than the Motif does. If I am going to use something else, such as the MZ with OMB, then I'll need to use what I'll now refer to as the "Rikki" option... of adding a seperate keypad. I think either way would suit me just fine.

Regards
AJ



[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 04-10-2006).]