Thank you so much! There are not nearly enough videos on how to get the most from synthesizers. It's so frustrating to have all these features and not be able to use them.
Gone through many videos on youtube, to understand the functions of modulator & pich bending, never found anything satisfactory, but your explanation was awesome, it was easy & crisp. Thanks. Subscribing you bro.
Was finding some info. about Modulation Wheels at Computer program, and I could found what I want here, though I don't play synthesizers. Also I became interested to playing synthesizers. Thanks for great, detailed easy explanations, very much! I will remember your tips when I compose sth. (insignificant) Also, you have good voice, I think :)
Thank you for that great explanation over the uses of pitch bend and the mod wheel. Sadly though for me I have NEVER been able to use them in a live performance. My brain simply cannot re-adjust to finding the right position for the bass once I remove my hand.
mod wheel better than joystick for effects which can be switched on/off, because you can leave it the position where effect is applied constantly, until you don't touch the wheel. joysticks are usually spung, and you must hold it all the time to keep effect applied
Yep. I never could understand why Roland, Korg and so many others employ Joysticks. So many effects like autopan, tremolo, leslie, etc need a variable modulation wheel which doesn't snap back to the origin, that I really can't understand what would motivate a company to use a joystick other than the initial "wow" factor.
I can see where Roland's joystick could be preferable over the typical pair of wheels for this kind of playing. Very cool demo and use of that unique feature! Do you ever find the joystick's action (the tension and auto-centering) undesirable for certain sounds that require subtle or very gradual modulation swells, like strings and brass?
+Wourghk I *hate* the Roland joystick, because the modulation part (up/down motion) always snaps back to 0. Many sounds use the modulation wheel to control crucial features - e.g. auto-pan in electric pianos - and I can't use it because the moment I let go the effect goes away! Give me two independent wheels any day.
Very nice video. A question: some synthesizers have a wheel where they make the notes sound closed in or open (I don't know how else to explain it), does anyone know what it's called?
What do you mean? You simply move the joystick a bit more or a bit less. You can also adjust from within the keyboard (in most keyboards) the number of semitones a full bend equals.
Hi guys - my 88keys doesnt have modulation wheels for pitching my synths... are you aware if there is a possiblity to connect a midi expression pedal somewhere in the system - and how to connect them being able to do the same as with the wheel??? best, Chris
i found a usb expression pedal from eowave - its not super cheap but it should work with reaper, pro tools etc having 2 different midi output (keys/pedal) on 1 virtual instrument
Does anyone know if any company makes pitch bending and modulation pedals with a joystick control like this one? I have good keyboard instruments (don't need to spend money on one with the joystick) I'm just looking for a device/pedal that has a joystick where I can manually control the pitch and modulation sound waves on my farfisa.. if anybody can answer that I'll love you forever.
Unfortunately the answer is no. The closest thing I'm aware of are assembly kits offered by Doepfer, but it's not easy to get them to work (you need to build it!!!). Check this out: www.doepfer.de/we.htm Even if there was such a thing, there's no guarantee your keyboard would *respond* to it. For example, my Nord Electro 5D doesn't respond to incoming pitch bend messages even when I control it from a keyboard that has a pitch wheel.
I'd been getting by with a cheap keystation keyboard with a modwheel for the last few years. But I just got an 88 key keyboard with proper key action or properly weighted keys. But it does not have a modwheel whereas my old cheap keyboard did have one and I used it a fare amount for string orchestras. I really want to use the new keyboard but the lack of modwheel is a huge hit. Does anyone have a tip or any suggestions?
There's a guy from Spitfire Audio who uses a set of four long throw MIDI faders. Take a look at this: community.spitfireaudio.com/discussion/20/midi-cc-controller
@@MangoldProject Thank you for the link. I looked through it but couldn't find the exact thing I'm looking for. but a lot of great suggestions. I'd be happy if the controler only has one slider or a wheel. I guess no one would make such thing and try an sell it for almost no money.
@@fukaibeats Thanks. It's always hard to tell when you can't see the person in front of you (and if you've read more than 5 comments on the internet :) ). It's an RD700GX, by the way.
@@fukaibeats Just realized the model appears right in the first frame of the video. Anyway, I've made a newer/better version of this video recently, and you can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/-D3_QDjwzaw/w-d-xo.html
I have a pitch bend on my Casio keyboard but I was wondering if there was a way to keep the pitch at a certain level but without physically holding onto the pitch wheel.
A bit off topic , do you remember probably 6 years ago the Howard Webb investigation into his affair being regional football referee , sorry I’ll humm it somewhere else, thank you for listening
I thought that was really well presented. No background music or manic noises, thank god!"!! Very good. Thankyou.
Thank you so much! There are not nearly enough videos on how to get the most from synthesizers. It's so frustrating to have all these features and not be able to use them.
This was a great informative video.
Thanks Ray. I should probably redo it because I've left out some interesting bits (like using the pitch wheel for vibrato instead of the mod wheel).
Thanks! Just ordered my first midi keyboard and trying to learn how some of these functions work before it gets here.
Gone through many videos on youtube, to understand the functions of modulator & pich bending, never found anything satisfactory, but your explanation was awesome, it was easy & crisp. Thanks. Subscribing you bro.
Thanks! I hope my videos will help you out.
Was finding some info. about Modulation Wheels at Computer program,
and I could found what I want here, though I don't play synthesizers.
Also I became interested to playing synthesizers.
Thanks for great, detailed easy explanations, very much!
I will remember your tips when I compose sth. (insignificant)
Also, you have good voice, I think :)
Great! I need pitch and modulation wheels now :)
Thank you so much! It is really useful information. I write music several years, but always afraided to use this two wheels =)
Thank you for that great explanation over the uses of pitch bend and the mod wheel. Sadly though for me I have NEVER been able to use them in a live performance. My brain simply cannot re-adjust to finding the right position for the bass once I remove my hand.
Really cool thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the knowledge!
Thanks for this very informative demo.
You're welcome.
Really helpful video.. Nice explanation with example.... Thank you.
mod wheel better than joystick for effects which can be switched on/off, because you can leave it the position where effect is applied constantly, until you don't touch the wheel.
joysticks are usually spung, and you must hold it all the time to keep effect applied
Yep. I never could understand why Roland, Korg and so many others employ Joysticks. So many effects like autopan, tremolo, leslie, etc need a variable modulation wheel which doesn't snap back to the origin, that I really can't understand what would motivate a company to use a joystick other than the initial "wow" factor.
simple and to the point. thank you
Awesome lesson! 👍
Definitely learned some stuff that wasn't intuitive to begin with- awesome video!
+Erik Raucher Glad to hear you learned something.
Thanks a lot. Very useful lesson.
I can see where Roland's joystick could be preferable over the typical pair of wheels for this kind of playing. Very cool demo and use of that unique feature!
Do you ever find the joystick's action (the tension and auto-centering) undesirable for certain sounds that require subtle or very gradual modulation swells, like strings and brass?
+Wourghk I *hate* the Roland joystick, because the modulation part (up/down motion) always snaps back to 0. Many sounds use the modulation wheel to control crucial features - e.g. auto-pan in electric pianos - and I can't use it because the moment I let go the effect goes away! Give me two independent wheels any day.
solid tutorial! very pro style
+demejiuk Thanks!
The Pitch Wheel is also great for getting a Bluesier sound out of your Blues Scales
True dat.
@@MangoldProject Yeah like for example in essential elements for jazz ensemble books 1 and 2
.... for years iv been wondering how to use it ! I figured i could only learn if i learned how to play gospel music !!! Lol thank you so much !
Excellent 🔥🔥🔥 Give Thanks 🙌🏾😎💫
Wow this is a really helpful & informative video. Thank you.😃👍❤️
Wow! This is so nice! 😊🔥🔥🔥💯
Thank you sir... very informative!
Clear explanation! Thanks
Thanks dude
Very useful video
This really helped, I always put the pitch bend in the wrong place as if I'm playing a sitar. Some how it would sound middle Eastern.
+Stephon Baker I guess that would make sense if you're playing a sitar sample!
Very helpful thank you so much
My keyboard has the Pitch wheel, But not the Modulation wheel. Can somebody Please explain why?
Model: Yamaha PSR E443
+Suradj Bhattoe Not all keyboards have both. It's pretty common.
MangoldProject Okay thnx
I think I can use my pitch wheel proper now
Very helpful 🙂
So what is the time Federal Signal modulator?
thank you very much!!
+Leyendo RAP SUPREMO You're welcome Leyendo :)
Very nice video. A question: some synthesizers have a wheel where they make the notes sound closed in or open (I don't know how else to explain it), does anyone know what it's called?
It's probably a modulation wheel that's mapped to the filter cutoff frequency.
thank you so much! it helps
וואו, לא זיהיתי שאתה ישראלי! אחלה סרטון ♥
Please..i want to know how to adjust the degree of bending?
What do you mean? You simply move the joystick a bit more or a bit less.
You can also adjust from within the keyboard (in most keyboards) the number of semitones a full bend equals.
Nicely explained thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Nice! Thank you.
Hi guys - my 88keys doesnt have modulation wheels for pitching my synths... are you aware if there is a possiblity to connect a midi expression pedal somewhere in the system - and how to connect them being able to do the same as with the wheel??? best, Chris
To my knowledge and dismay: no. I've searched high & low for such a unit and could not find an off-the-shelf one.
i found a usb expression pedal from eowave - its not super cheap but it should work with reaper, pro tools etc having 2 different midi output (keys/pedal) on 1 virtual instrument
Does anyone know if any company makes pitch bending and modulation pedals with a joystick control like this one? I have good keyboard instruments (don't need to spend money on one with the joystick) I'm just looking for a device/pedal that has a joystick where I can manually control the pitch and modulation sound waves on my farfisa.. if anybody can answer that I'll love you forever.
Unfortunately the answer is no.
The closest thing I'm aware of are assembly kits offered by Doepfer, but it's not easy to get them to work (you need to build it!!!). Check this out:
www.doepfer.de/we.htm
Even if there was such a thing, there's no guarantee your keyboard would *respond* to it. For example, my Nord Electro 5D doesn't respond to incoming pitch bend messages even when I control it from a keyboard that has a pitch wheel.
Good ideas
Also check out my newer video about playing guitar on the piano:
th-cam.com/video/-D3_QDjwzaw/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugx6yTSogiocR_YG9zZ4AaABAg
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd been getting by with a cheap keystation keyboard with a modwheel for the last few years.
But I just got an 88 key keyboard with proper key action or properly weighted keys. But it does not have a modwheel whereas my old cheap keyboard did have one and I used it a fare amount for string orchestras.
I really want to use the new keyboard but the lack of modwheel is a huge hit.
Does anyone have a tip or any suggestions?
There's a guy from Spitfire Audio who uses a set of four long throw MIDI faders. Take a look at this:
community.spitfireaudio.com/discussion/20/midi-cc-controller
@@MangoldProject
Thank you for the link.
I looked through it but couldn't find the exact thing I'm looking for. but a lot of great suggestions.
I'd be happy if the controler only has one slider or a wheel.
I guess no one would make such thing and try an sell it for almost no money.
that keyboard looks sooo aesthetic
Not sure if you're sarcastic.
@@MangoldProject not at all
@@fukaibeats Thanks. It's always hard to tell when you can't see the person in front of you (and if you've read more than 5 comments on the internet :) ). It's an RD700GX, by the way.
@@MangoldProject that's okay :) but really quality tutorial so cheers to that :D and yes I know, already looked it up hahaha
@@fukaibeats Just realized the model appears right in the first frame of the video.
Anyway, I've made a newer/better version of this video recently, and you can watch it here:
th-cam.com/video/-D3_QDjwzaw/w-d-xo.html
Excellent 👌👌👌
Thank you! Cheers!
I have a pitch bend on my Casio keyboard but I was wondering if there was a way to keep the pitch at a certain level but without physically holding onto the pitch wheel.
most pitch wheels have a range of 2 semitones. Just transpose your composition.
wow... thanks
Thank u
i thought you could change keys with modulation knob...
Cool
sticks are cooler i think xD
A bit off topic , do you remember probably 6 years ago the Howard Webb investigation into his affair being regional football referee , sorry I’ll humm it somewhere else, thank you for listening
4:10 Nice! Very Jan Hammer-ish!
Patient, more detailed teaching. Can be better though. Thumbs up!
I'm sorry about the cancer.