Feedback from Isadora to Akai apc40... is there a way?

mvilla

Hello all,

I recently got an akai apc 40, which I´m planning to use to control Isadora. One feature I particularly like about this control, is the feedback possibility with programs like Live.

The question is quite simple, Is there a way to make that response happen with Isadora?

Thanks a lot for any help.

MatthewH

Isadora can definitely send MIDI back to controllers for feedback but Akai describes the APC 40 as communicating "USB-MIDI with a proprietary hardware/software handshake" so it is possible you will run into some issue depending on what that means.

mvilla

Thanks Matthew,

Yes I understand that Isadora can send out midi, however I´m totally ignorant about how to approach that to "map" back the controller, so I can get visual feedback and see those nice green, yellow, red lights on, so I could know what is active and what is not in the patch.

Thanks again

Michel

@mvilla
in Isadora you have to program the visual feedback yourself. the color is controlled by sending different velocity values.

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Michel

mvilla

Hi Michel,

Thanks for the help, I guess is a lot of work right?... well I guess it is worth it.

This put me into the proper direction.

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Michel

It is a bit of work but not to bad.
I did it for the launchpad, it has 64 pads. I have the patch at work but this week I work out of the house as freelancer, not sure if I can make it to post the patch this week. Maybe next week.

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Michel

Michel

@mvilla
Here is the LaunchpadLEDfeedback user actor. Maybe a point for you to start.

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Michel
9c46ba-launchpadledfeedback.izz

mvilla

Hey Michel,

Thanks a lot for sharing your actor, I was out of internet reach so sorry for the late reply,

This is so much help.

I great to have the support of others!!

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Mario