


However notes fade out according to their release parameter rather than when the pedal is released. – Turns Legato effect between 2 subsequent notes on or off.Īnother way to “hold notes” (see MIDI CC 64 and MIDI CC 66). People use it to “hold” chords” and play melodies over the held chord. On/off switch – Like the Sustain controller (CC 64), However, it only holds notes that were “On” when the pedal was pressed. On/off switch that controls sustain pedal. Usually used to control a parameter of an effect within the synth or workstation. A value of 64 equals the center.Įxpression is a percentage of volume (CC7). A value of 64 equals the center.Ĭontrols the left and right balance, generally for mono patches. It can send a continuous stream of values based on how the pedal is used.Ĭontrols portamento rate to slide between 2 notes played subsequently.Ĭontrols Value for NRPN or RPN parameters.Ĭontrols the left and right balance, generally for stereo patches. It was originally intended for use with a breath MIDI controller in which blowing harder produced higher MIDI control values. Oftentimes associated with aftertouch messages.

Generally this CC controls a vibrato effect (pitch, loudness, brighness). MIDI can access 16,384 patches per MIDI channel. The MIDI Control Change Messages – Continuous Controllers MIDI CC #Īllows user to switch bank for patch selection. If you want to assign a parameter to an undefined CC you find a separate MIDI CC list of all undefined CCs below. You can also download this MIDI CC list in PDF format and print it out if you want to. The most commonly used CCs are displayed in bold typeface. For example, you can use them to add vibrato, abrupt or gradual volume changes, or control the amount of reverb, tremolo, and/or chorus, and so on. You can use this list to set up your MIDI controller and manipulate your MIDI data in all different kind of ways to make your music more expressive. This MIDI CC list gives an overview of all 127 control change messages and which action they are assigned to by default.
