Flash drive volume control

[Edward]

Newbie question:  Is there a way to adjust the volume independently on the fly when playing back a midi file from a flash drive.  I have searched the forum and the manuals and cannot find this addressed anywhere.  I know the main volume knob will do this, but it also changes the keyboard volume.  I am trying to build some backing tracks with band in a box.  I am new to both band in a box and the PX-5S.  Is there a better way of accomplishing backing tracks.  Thanks for your help.

[Display Name]

Hi Edward.  Your best best is to render the the file as an audio file (.wav, 16 but, 44.1 khz, named TAKE00, TAKE02, etc). You can then assign a knob or controller (target AUDIO VOLUME) to the flash drive. This will  give you a lot more control and flexibility while the file is playing.

As for myself, I tend to put all backing tracks on an iPhone, iPad or Laptop and run them into the PX-5S audio in. Just is an easier way for me to keep track of  everything.

[Edward]

Thank you, Scott.  I renamed my wav file TAKE01 and assigned Knob 4 for Audio Volume and it worked perfectly.  I tried to name the file other than TAKE?? and it can't be found.  So I guess everything has to be TAKE00, TAKE01 ... I have always used my iPad for tracks.  I guess that's how it will remain.  Thanks for your info.

[Choppin]

@Edward,

 

Scott's suggestion is probably the easiest and cleanest but just so you are armed with additional tools:

 

maybe a little more cumbersome, but you could play the midi file through the USB and control the mix directly through the software editor.  I can't remember offhand if there is a master volume or just individual track volumes

 

Another alternative is to create phrases of the midi tracks (in the editor) and assign the phrases to tracks and slots in a song.  While the song is playing, I believe you can control the master volume through the song editing functions - then again, not being in front of the keyboard I may be remembering incorrectly, it may only be track level volume control.

[Display Name]

 I tried to name the file other than TAKE?? and it can't be found.  So I guess everything has to be TAKE00, TAKE01 ... I have always used my iPad for tracks.  I guess that's how it will remain.  Thanks for your info.

You're welcome - and yes this how the files must be named so the PX-5S can read them. I just make a little chart to keep track of what's on the flashdrive... I attached it below if you would like it. Cheers!

 

TAKE NUMBER.pdf