I AGREE - 2 is great, if they work that way. Sometimes, you may record a sequence that you don't intend to use right away, so you can wait till it comes around and start when you're ready. I'm not sure if the old Rolands did this, but on the new Korg - after you record a sequence, you can even turn off the split point ans solo with the entire keyboard. That's pretty cool for piano type solos, or organ swipes.

OK thank you.
the vArranger Chord sequencer is almost done now...

I don't think it matters either way...whatever the system, 2 or 3 buttons, it is still a great feature, and will be easily useable.

Dennis

I'm simply a big believer in single function buttons, especially when they are virtual, and don't add to the cost of a hardware arranger.

I've got plenty to do simply playing. Anything that makes me go 'Did I hit that already?' gets in the way.

Graphically, it would be nice if the Chord Sequencer Rec button would flash red while it was in record mode... and maybe Play flash green while playing. Visual cues for what is going on are SO helpful on stage...

Oh, and if at all possible, please allow a user defined CC# for each function. If you have a controller keyboard or MIDI pedals, being able to do this from the musical keyboard (or your feet) rather than either hit a tablet screen or a key combination (on your laptop's keyboard) is optimal.

Everything else is assignable to a USB controller Diki in vA..I cannot see why the CS would be any different

And Dan has set it up so any novice can do it...simply connect the USB controller, select the parameter you want to control, and then "push the button, turn the knob or press the switch" and vA automatically maps it to that controller...I know it is merely the "Midi Learn" function that we have all become accustomed to, but it is nice he programmed it that way noentheless.

Dennis

Yes, you can assign every feature of varranger to a midi controller.

Look at this video, you will understand.



This is the new LED feedback control too...

WTG Dan.....very interesting inch by inch Varranger gets better and better ....Thanx for sharing.

So only USB controllers? Or can MIDI be mapped, too?

USB controllers ARE MIDI controllers, but going on USB ports.

vArranger accepts to be controlled by any MIDI (or USB/MIDI) messages including SYSEX, Program Change, Notes, Control change....

Any PC keyboard (including bluetooth wireless KB)

and even... PC Joystick like this
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-360-wireless-controller-for-windows

Actually, quite a few USB controllers have no MIDI out jacks these days. All well and good if you are going the computer route entirely, but quite a problem if you want to control a combination of MIDI hardware and computer software...