A question from the technically impaired...

[haradan]

I've just been playing around with a MIDI controller trying to change different settings with my CM-32L and my SC-55 ST as I play, or as some game midi music is being played. I've been using the MPU as a MIDI merge and it seems to work. While I had some success with the CM-32L, I can not modify anything with the SC-55 ST. I know what the change control numbers for the SC-55 are, but I'm unable to change even the volume (CC#7). Does anybody know if there's some particular reason for this o how can I make it work? I'm using an Evolution UC-33e MIDI controller, and, well, I really don't know exactly or deeply how MIDI works or anything, so a simple answer would be more appreciated than a technical one (I actually use that controller for stage video and lights, not for music, so I'm a little lost). Thanks.

[Alistair]

If you're modifying the SC-55ST before you load the game, then what might be happening is that the Sierra game is sending a GM reset message to your device and undoing all your work

This can be avoided by turning the module off and when the Sierra logo comes on, boot it on.

- Alistair

[haradan]

Thanks Alistair, although I tried it and I still can't modify anything. I will have to look into this more deeply and experiment a little bit, maybe the MPU is not a good merge unit (though it worked for the CM-32L)?  Whatever...