How to see/set the precise value of the PB within Retro Machines MK2?

michelkeijzers

I'm using many patches of Retro Machines MK2 within Kontakt, and in the Settings page the Pitch Bend range can be set with a knob.

However, it is very hard to see the exact value (even with the shift to precisely position it).

I am stacking it with another non NI sound, so when the PB is not exactly equal a bad detune is audible.

How can I set the PB within Retro Machines MK2 exactly to 2 (semitones) ?

Nicki_NI

If you're working in a host like Logic, you can enter a value by using the control's automation data, e.g.in Logic switch the editor view to "Controls", then scroll to the respective controls (PB Down/Up, see screenshot below ) and set the value to -2.0 and 2.0. It should work in other hosts too, including Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.

Hope this helps,

nicki

Gee_Flat

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/40211#Comment_40211

Sure I can speak to that comment:

Retro Machines > Creator and Specification: Nicki Marinic 😂

Fact is: Retro Machines is made up of samples from the KFL, repackaged in a cool interface.

For instance:

Retro Machines has an instrument called, 'Memory Lowpass Bell', and the Vintage Library has an instrument called, 'Lowpass Bell Pad'. Its the same set of samples. The Vintage Instruments perf_view is very similar to MK2, and the 'Pitch Bend' is precise with a digital readout.

Unless you're automating the Morph Slider, you can achieve the same results using the Vintage Synths.

Is that the right answer Nicki? 🙄

Gee_Flat

I thought that using the Expert>Parameter mode in the old browser might work, but its not the best way.

The only way I can see is to activate edit mode and select the main script 'Retro Machines'.

First select 'Activate from...Editor/Patch' at the top of the script editor, or the editor will remain static.

Scroll down about a third to 'function pbend_range_up'

in that function is a line like this: $pb_helper := ($pb_helper*$pb_helper*12)/10

Change 12 to 2 and 'Apply'. I think that it's it!

Nicki_NI

If you're working in a host like Logic, you can enter a value by using the control's automation data, e.g.in Logic switch the editor view to "Controls", then scroll to the respective controls (PB Down/Up, see screenshot below ) and set the value to -2.0 and 2.0. It should work in other hosts too, including Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.

Hope this helps,

nicki

Gee_Flat

Wow, the power trippin, creepy minion who has made two posts in 16 years. I come here everyday and read all posts, and told myself I would never join this forum because I knew this would happen.

IF I was wrong then delete my post, remove me, I won't be back.

Nothin better to do than make a jerk out of me?

BYE!

michelkeijzers

@Gee_Flat Thanks for your elaborated answer. I didn't know there was such a big script behind this.

I would never have found it myself, thanks.

I'm not sure what your last post means (I assume it's not meant for me).

michelkeijzers

@Nicki @ NI Thanks for your post, however, I'm not using any DAW (but GigPerformer). I used now the script way described by Gee Flat, but I also will check if it's possible from within GigPerformer (probably it is).

Gee_Flat

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/40211#Comment_40211

Sure I can speak to that comment:

Retro Machines > Creator and Specification: Nicki Marinic 😂

Fact is: Retro Machines is made up of samples from the KFL, repackaged in a cool interface.

For instance:

Retro Machines has an instrument called, 'Memory Lowpass Bell', and the Vintage Library has an instrument called, 'Lowpass Bell Pad'. Its the same set of samples. The Vintage Instruments perf_view is very similar to MK2, and the 'Pitch Bend' is precise with a digital readout.

Unless you're automating the Morph Slider, you can achieve the same results using the Vintage Synths.

Is that the right answer Nicki? 🙄