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Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyboard

Postby organduo » 03 Aug 2021, 04:40

I bought Nord Pedal Keys 27 to use with Nektar MIDI controller. However, when I plug Nord's Swell pedal's TRS plug to Nektar, my Hauptwerk software doesn't recognise this Swell pedal. Any ideas?
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby maxpiano » 03 Aug 2021, 09:00

If I remember well you need to map it on Hauptwerk, it is not set by default. Of course, before that, check that with a midi monitor (MidiOx or similar) that the Nektar has recognized it properly and is sending the CC11 when you move the pedal.

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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby organduo » 03 Aug 2021, 14:45

Thanks for the answer. I checked with Midi monitor. There isn't any signal when I move the pedal. The signal is sending on and off when I press any key on Nektar but no action when I move the pedal. Does this mean this pedal isn't compatible with Nektar keyboards? Or is there any workaround?
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby maxpiano » 03 Aug 2021, 15:42

Maybe or maybe you have to configure it on the Nektar (which model?) Check its manual
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby organduo » 03 Aug 2021, 17:42

The model is Nektar Impact GX61 MIDI controller. They don't say anything about setting up an expression pedal, just foot switch.
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby organduo » 03 Aug 2021, 17:51

Here's what's happening when I press and release some note:

17:18:22.188 From MIDI1 Note On 1 G1 25
17:18:22.343 From MIDI1 Note Off 1 G1 0

And here is when I plug the Swell pedal (no opening or closing, just plugging and unplugging):
17:18:29.044 From MIDI1 Control 1 Hold Pedal 0
17:19:14.272 From MIDI1 Control 1 Hold Pedal 127

When I open or close the pedal, there is no action.
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby maxpiano » 03 Aug 2021, 18:23

So apparently that model doesn’t support an exp pedal, only a switch… you need a different/better master or a USB Exp Pedal interface like Audiofront’s https://www.audiofront.net/MIDIExpression.php
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Re: Connecting Nord Pedal Keys 27 Swell Pedal to a MIDI Keyb

Postby organduo » 03 Aug 2021, 19:13

Thanks! I will investigate further.
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