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How to set up MPE in Falcon

Falcon includes a script named MPE which allows to explore more possibilities with your MPE controllers, sending per-note modulations.

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First, make sure that your MPE controller is enabled in File > Audio and MIDI Settings > Device > Active MIDI Settings.

Loading MPE script in Falcon 

The MPE script can be loaded at Layer or Program level and can be found in the Event Processors (via Script Processor > Utilities) (also available via the Event menus on both Edit and Events pages).

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About MPE script

MAIN TAB

The Z axis (pressure) targets the Gain by default, but could also be set to either:

  • None
  • PolyAT (poly aftertouch)
  • Script Event Mod 0
  • Script Event Mod 0 (Bi)

The Y axis (timbre) targets the Script Event Mod 1 by default, but could also be set to either:

  • None
  • PolyAT (poly aftertouch)
  • Script Event Mod 1
  • Script Event Mod 1 (Bi)

You can adjust the Slew Fall parameter to smooth the release time in milliseconds.

ADV TAB

The X axis (pitch) targets the Pitch by default,  but could also be set to either:

  • None
  • Mod 2 (Bi)

You can adjust the Range parameter to change the pitchbend range (bipolar) in semitones, usually set to 24 or 48.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

  • Auto Release: enables auto release Z axis on note-off
  • Gain Map: sets the gain mapping curves. This is an automatic
    gain remapping when Z axis is used to control Gain.
  • Init Z: sets the initial value of Z axis
  • Global Channel: sets the global MIDI channel of your MPE
    controller

Using MPE in Falcon

Z AXIS ASSIGNMENT (Pressure)

Assign any parameter in Falcon to the Z axis (pressure) via Script Event Mod 0 for instance:

  1. Select Target: Script Event Mod 0 for the Z axis in the MPE script.
  2. Right-click any parameter in your program, then select Add Modulation > Internal > Program > New Script Event Modulation. For instance, the CutOff frequency of a VCF-20 filter.
  3. Locate the newly created Script Event Modulation 1 in the Modulation section, and rename it "Pressure" for instance if required. Set Event ID to 0 and make sure that Bipolar is disabled.
  4. Adjust the ratio slider to set the modulation depth.
  5. Set a modulation mapper via the Mapper Editor if required.

Y AXIS ASSIGNMENT (Timbre)

Assign any parameter in Falcon to the Y axis (timbre) via Script Event Mod 1 (Bi) for instance:

  1. Select Target: Script Event Mod 1 (Bi) for the Y axis in the MPE script.
  2. Right-click the parameter in your program, then select Add Modulation > Internal > Program > New Script Event Modulation. For instance, the Hardsync Shift parameter of an Analog oscillator.
  3. Locate the newly created Script Event Modulation 2 in the Modulation section, and rename it "Timbre" for instance if required. Set Event ID to 1 and make sure that Bipolar is enabled.
  4. Adjust the ratio slider in the Modulation section.
  5. Set a modulation mapper via the Mapper Editor if required.

Important note: if you're using Falcon MPE as plug-in instrument, make sure that your DAW supports MPE. Some DAWs such as Ableton Live requires users to enable the MPE Mode for the dedicated track as shown in the screenshot below.

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