Explore New MIDI Control Horizons with Tobybear N2CC
Creating unique and expressive music requires in-depth control. Tobybear N2CC is a compact VST plugin for Windows (Win32) that offers an innovative approach to dynamic control. It transforms traditional MIDI note messages into powerful control tools, opening up new creative horizons.
Note Conversion to MIDI CC
The key function of N2CC is the conversion of MIDI note data (velocity or pitch) into MIDI Control Change (CC) values. Unlike static assignment, N2CC allows you to dynamically link these musical performance characteristics to any parameter of a virtual instrument or effect.
Usage is simple: you select the source (velocity or pitch), specify the target MIDI CC number, and set the value range (min/max) for conversion (0-127 input -> specified output range). N2CC scales the input value to the output CC range, sending the message further along the MIDI chain of your DAW.
Creative Possibilities
Integrating N2CC into your VST workflow on Windows allows you to create unconventional and dynamic sounds. Place N2CC before an instrument or effect and control its parameters, reacting to the nuances of your performance.
Application examples:
- Velocity-controlled filter: Adjust the cutoff frequency/resonance with the force of key presses.
- Pitch-modulated effects: Change the chorus/flanger depth or distortion level depending on the note’s pitch.
- Expressive panning: Dynamically change the sound position in stereo based on velocity/pitch.
- Control of time-based effects: Link velocity to the level of delay/reverb feedback.
N2CC simplifies the creation of complex interactions, adding a new level of interactivity and expressiveness. It is a tool for experimentation and the search for a unique sound.
Conclusion
Tobybear N2CC is a great addition for Windows VST users who want to expand the possibilities of MIDI control. Its effectiveness in converting note data into dynamic CC messages makes it ideal for unconventional effects and enhancing expression. Try N2CC and discover new, more interactive ways of interaction.
