Using the MIDI Learn Function on Avid Virtual Instruments

 

In addition to pre-assigned MIDI controllers (such as Sustain Pedal and Volume), you can assign MIDI controllers to parameters within an Avid Virtual Instrument plug-in for automation or real-time control from a MIDI keyboard or control surface. MIDI assignments are saved with the session.

To assign an Avid Virtual Instrument parameter to a MIDI controller:

Control-click or Right-click (Mac) or Right-click (Windows) the control, select Assign and choose a controller number from the pop-up MIDI CC list.

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Control-click or Right-click (Mac) or Right-click (Windows) the control, select Learn from the menu and move the desired knob or controller on your MIDI keyboard or sequencer. The instrument plug-in will set this MIDI controller to the parameter you have chosen.

Some MIDI continuous controllers are pre-assigned and cannot be learned, as follows:

 

MIDI CC	Function
120	All Sound Off
121	Reset Controllers
123	All Notes Off
124	Omni Off (Not used in Plug-Ins)
125	Omni On (Not used in Plug-Ins)
126	Mono On (Not used in Plug-Ins)
127	Mono Off (Not used in Plug-Ins)

 

To remove a MIDI controller assignment:

Control-click or Right-click (Mac), or Right-click (Windows) an assigned control and choose Forget to remove its MIDI controller assignment.

All Avid Virtual Instrument plug-ins have pre-defined parameter assignments for Avid and supported third-party hardware control surfaces.

Set Min/Max

These options let you scale incoming MIDI controller data so that the chosen control does not go below or above a certain value.

To set the Min/Max level:

Control-click or Right-click (Mac) or Right-click (Windows) a control, choose Set Min or Set Max, and select the desired lower or upper limit for the current control.

Invert Range

This option lets you invert incoming MIDI controller data so that the chosen control reacts in inverse proportion to the assigned MIDI controller.

To invert a control’s response:

Control-click or Right-click (Mac) or Right‑Click (Windows) a control, and select Invert Range.