How to use MIDI Pitch Bend data in my Expression Map?

Dorico
#1

How can I add a MIDI Pitch Bend value to a Playback Technique in my Expression Map?

e-instruments’ Cremona Quartet Stradivari Cello uses Pitch Wheel values to switch between Legato, Staccato and Spiccatissimo samples when using its “Virtuoso” multi-technique mode.

If I understand correctly,

A value of “0” = staccato
A value of “1-126” = legato
A value of “127” = spiccatissimo

I see that Pitch Wheel data is recorded in Dorico, and shows up in the MIDI CC lane “MIDI Pitch Bend” in Play mode, and the instrument responds as expected, but I don’t see how to add this type of data to my Expression Map.

Did some searching, but couldn’t track down this information. Apologies if it’s already been addressed elsewhere.

#2

:open_mouth: Someone must have something to say about this? Am I alone in left field here? (Would not be the first time)

#3

It’s not currently possible to add pitch wheel events in the expression map.

#4

Ok, thanks Paul! I’m hoping this becomes possible, as it’s being exposed as an articulation control for libraries like Cremona Quartet.

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#5

Damn, just found this having bought Native Session Horns Pro - in which falls seems to be controlled by Pitch Wheel. Hopefully there’s a way around it, but would hope this could be integrated into Expression Maps in the future!

#6

FWIW…
Post in thread ‘Pitch bend assigned to fader?’ https://vi-control.net/community/threads/pitch-bend-assigned-to-fader.48292/post-4539709

#7

For a more classic use, VSL Synchron Player only allows local detuning of notes with Pitch Bend messages. Being able to send Pitch Bend messages as Add-On techniques would make wind simulation a lot easier.

Paolo

#8

Is it possible to import midi which includes pitch wheel data without losing that data?

#9

I believe that data is preserved, yes, and you should see it if you choose MIDI pitch bend in the automation lane in Play mode.