the motu midi interface you are using is paralell or usb ? how it
goes?

Thanks

Gabriel

--- In korgz1@yahoogroups.com, "sf_user" <SF_USER@m...> wrote:
>
> Joel,
>
> I agree with you that the Z1 is a fantastic synth and, I too, have
> found programming it a bit easier than I had thought I would. I
have
> a similar set up where I am running my Z1 and other syths though a
> MOTU Micro Express into a PC. I'm also using a free Z1 editor (I'm
> not in front of it at the moment) as well as other editing
programs
> for my other synths. I also see that the Z1 editor is receiving a
> MIDI signal and looks like it should operate correctly. When using
> Sonar, I can record and play back MIDI data, so I know my comptuer
> and synth are communicating correctly.
>
> The issue that you are experiencing between the PC and the Z1 I
see
> as well. Some of my older synths (Kawai K5 in particular) require
> both the MIDI IN and OUT cables to be connected to my PC through
> the Micro Express so a 'handshaking' session can be established.
Th
> IN/OUT type Midi connection does not need to be established with
my
> newer equipment (Roland JV-90/XP-80), and I am going to guess is
the
> same with the Z1.
>
> What I've read on the web (and I think Keyboard Magazine),
however,
> is that there can be a timing issue when connecting some synths to
a
> computer. I'm still not completely clear on this, but it appears
> that the data from the computer is moving too quickly and, to
> correct this, the user needs to include a timing delay in the MIDI
> signal (from the PC to the synth). When I connect an older serial
> MIDI connector to my comptuer and then plug the In/Out ports to my
> various machines, I do not expreince this problem.. When I use
this
> older connector, I can easily upload and move patches between my
> computer and synth. I believe in the MOTU Micro Express manual
there
> is a section that describes the time adjustments (time delay) when
> sending patch information. The need then to 'slow up' the MIDI
data
> may be the issue. While I have not yet found a solution, I've
tried
> multiple times to correct this and have not had any luck. In the
> end, it is easier for me to simply connect my serial MIDI cable
> connector, transfer my patches and move on. Since you've brought
> this up, I am going to try again in the next couple of days to try
> and correct this issue by adjusting the MIDI delay timing and see
if
> I'm able to transfer data.
>
> As for programing the synth, I've been very happy with the types
of
> sounds/patches I am able to create. I primarily use the Z1 in
> conjunction with my JD-800 and have found both to work nicely
> together. I'm not as familar with soft synths (the only one I use
is
> NI's B4 organ) and like the organ tones the B4 produces. The rest
> are a bit over my head, so I'm sticking with the hardware synths
for
> now.
>
> If I find a work around or read about one, I'll be sure to email
you
> back.
>
> Best,
>
> sf_user
>
> sf_user@m...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In korgz1@yahoogroups.com, "joel_cameron33"
> <joel_cameron33@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Well a few things I've noticed in particular.
> > There is one key that sounds like loud plastic on plastic every
> time
> > it is struck. The sound comes throug the output normally though
> so I
> > am not too worried. Maybe the padding came loose under the key??
> >
> > From what I saw in the manual, you cannot control every
parameter
> on
> > the Z1 with MIDI CC#'s. Only the ones that have designated
> controls
> > already. Is this true? It would have been nice to hook my MIDI
> > knob-box up to the Z1 and have it controlling all of the
parameters
> > that do not have controls. Did I miss something or is this true?
> >
> > I can't figure out what all of the rumours about this being a
hard
> > synth to program were all about. I find programming this beast
> > similar to cutting through butter.
> >
> > I am not so hot on assigning the knobs though but I am sure I
will
> get
> > used to it once I really dig in to the manual and have some time
> for
> > it all to fully settle in.
> >
> > I can't believe I ever lived without this synth!
> > Best purchase ever except maybe my V-synth. But at a fraction
of
> the
> > cost of the V-synth, I'm thinking the value for $$ is #1.
> >
>