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Moog Theremini
Max For Live Device - How To:
Moog Theremini
Introduction
Pitch
The Moog Theremini is typically operated
using each hand to independently control the
pitch and velocity parameters as shown in the
Velocity
diagram.
The Theremini will function as a USB-MIDI
device. However, the pitch and velocity data
is transmitted as CC messages rather than
the conventional Note On/Note Off messages.
Theremini controls
Therefore it will not initially respond as a
typical MIDI controller (such as a keyboard)
when connected to a DAW.
To provide this functionality within Ableton Live, OmniMusic have developed a
Max for Live Device which converts the CC messages into Note On/Note Off.
This tutorial will guide you through its setup and use. This guide is written for
users with a basic familiarity of the Ableton Live software.
Theremini Setup
Press and hold the <SETUP> button to begin configuring the Theremini.
Calibration
First, calibrate the sensors to maximise the usable range of the Theremini.
Press <SETUP> and <ROOT> together and follow the instructions on the
display.
Calibration should be completed each time the Theremini is used.
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Summary of Contents for Moog Theremini
- Page 1 Theremini Setup Press and hold the <SETUP> button to begin configuring the Theremini. Calibration First, calibrate the sensors to maximise the usable range of the Theremini. Press <SETUP> and <ROOT> together and follow the instructions on the display. Calibration should be completed each time the Theremini is used.
- Page 2 Download M4LTheremini.axmd Open Live and right-click the User Library folder to open this in your File Browser (Explorer on Windows/Finder on Mac). Windows Add the M4L Theremini.axmd file to: User Library -> Presets -> MIDI Effects -> Max MIDI Effect.
- Page 3 The ‘Remote’ option should remain unticked. Navigate to the Max MIDI Effects folder within Ableton Live: User Library -> Presets -> MIDI Effects -> Max MIDI Effect Drag and drop M4L Theremini.axmd into a MIDI track in your Live Set.
- Page 4 Max For Live device. If everything is configured correctly, you will now hear sound when the Theremini is played. The blue lights on the device are activated when pitch and velocity data is received. MIDI track set up...
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Page 5: Device Features
Starting Octave The starting octave can be selected from C0-C6. Note Range Choose how many notes to be included in the Theremini pitch range. Note Duration Select the duration each note. A Note Off message will be triggered when this time has elapsed. - Page 6 Fixed velocity effects constrain the output to one volume, allowing for one-handed operation of the Theremini. Drag and drop Fix 96.adv next to the M4L Theremini.axmd in your Live track. The selected velocity can be adjusted using the “Out Hi”...
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