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In this way, Focus mapping allows different control maps to be made for each plug-in, using
the same hardware controls for each. Each Focus map is stored with the plug-in, making it
usable in any Song. Thus, you can make Focus maps for each of your favorite plug-ins and
never worry about them again. In practice, this means that your external hardware always
controls the plug-in that is currently in Focus.
Certain parameters cannot be Focus-mapped, including Track controls such as fader, pan, and
mute.
11.5.3 Control Link with External Instruments
Using the Control Link system, it is possible to control your MIDI-capable external hardware
instrument just like a software instrument. The first step in this process is to add your
hardware instrument as an external device, as discussed in the Set Up Your MIDI Devices
section of the "Setup" chapter. Once you have the device set up, create a new Song and open
the External panel of the Console.
Double-click on your External Instrument in the External panel to open the control map for the
Instrument. If you created a new Instrument (that is, you are not using a predefined device), all
possible Continuous Controller commands (MIDI CCs) are active and are represented by knobs
in the control map. If you are using a predefined map, only relevant controls will appear. Also,
notice the MIDI-channel selector above the control map. Only MIDI channels you enabled for
the Instrument will be selectable.
When working with a new Instrument, you will want to customize its control map to include
only the relevant controls with the appropriate parameter names. To customize the control
map, click on the Wrench icon, which opens the control list. As mentioned, all Continuous
Controllers are enabled by default, and they are labeled by their common uses. To add or
remove any CC from the list, click its corresponding check box. To edit the title of the CC, click
on the title and enter a new one.
Related controls can be grouped together in the control map by placing them in the same
folder in the control-map list. Click in the Folder field of any control in the control list and type
a folder name to group that control with other controls that have the same folder name.
Once you have finished editing the control map for the Instrument, using the mouse to move
any knob in the control map should adjust the linked parameter on the hardware Instrument.
The parameter shows up in the left Parameter window, just like any virtual software
instrument parameter. This means the same Control Link functions described previously in this
chapter for virtual software instruments are now available for controlling (and even
automating) your hardware Instrument.
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