Microfreak/UG/17 Ext Gear/09 MIDI CC Control
17.8 Using MIDI CC# codes for control
- MicroFreak encoders send MIDI CC# data as you turn them. CC# codes control parameters on external synthesizers, modular systems, and software such as VCV Rack. They are parameter-control messages, separate from note messages.
- CC# codes work like remote knobs. For example, the MicroFreak's Filter knob sends CC# 23; a value of 0 closes the filter and a value of 127 opens it fully. The MicroFreak has 20 CC# codes for its parameters.
- CC# codes can also control plug-in parameters. Arturia's V Collection plug-ins have MIDI Learn, which can link a MicroFreak knob to a plug-in knob. For example, the MicroFreak's Filter knob can control filters in CZ V, DX7 V, and Buchla Easel V at the same time.
- Consult the DAW and V Collection documentation for setup instructions.
Note/Info If CC# messages are not sent, check the knob-send-CC# setting in Utility or MIDI Control Center.
- The tutorials below show how to use CC# codes to control VCV Rack modules.