How To Assign The Mod Wheel To Expression?

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Hi Guys,

I’m having some difficulties in trying to assign my midi keyboard mod wheel to expression .

Can someone shed some light on this one for me?

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If you have the full version of Cubase (as opposed to Elements etc.), then use the Input transformer (the “crooked arrow” icon, at the top-right of a MIDI/Instrument track’s Inspector)
Presuming that your MIDI keyboard’s modwheel transmits, by default, CC#1 (modulation), you need to transform that into CC#11 (expression).
If you don’t have the full version, then you’ll have to use the Transformer MIDI Insert FX (does a similar job, but performs the transformation to the MIDI “on its way out”, rather than actually recording it).
Let us know if you require any further help there :wink:.

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Hi thanks for the reply

I do indeed have the full version of cubase 8 .

I have found the input transformer but i’m pretty stumped on what to do next. My midi keyboard (oxygen 88) defaults with CC1 for the mod wheel. I would like the option to switch bet ween cc1 and cc11 on the fly if possible?

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OK, set up the Input Transformer like in this attached screenshot… (and don’t forget to switch on the module… on the left of the Module tab :wink: )…
First of all, decide whether you want this to be global, or specific to a particular MIDI/Instrument track (you’ll have the choice when you click on that “crooked arrow” icon)…
As regards switching it on/off “on the fly”, the closest you can get is to switch that icon on/off :wink:. (or of course, leaving the Input Transformer window open, and switching the module on/off :wink: )

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In addition to the mentioned script used in the input transformer, it might be possible to use an “and” condition with a second controller to turn the function on and off - can’t try it right now, but I’ll give it a shot tomorrow.

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If anyone wants to SWAP two controllers - like mod wheel and expression pedal (CC11) - here’s a workaround:

Module 1: CC 1 > CC 22 (or other unused controller)
Module 2: CC 11 > CC 1
Module 3: CC 22 > CC 11

I’m using this for Hollywood Strings to be able to play strings with both hands and do mod wheel dynamics with my expression pedal.