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A transpose effect. Suggestion: Kxy (since ppMCK uses K<num> to transpose).
x = 0 is tranpose down, 1 is up
y = semitones to transpose (0 to F, I can't think of any situation where one would want to transpose more than 15 semitones up or down)
E.g.: K11 plays everthing after it a semitone higher than the original pitch, [b]including the line it's used on[/b]. K00 could possibly act as a reset (instead of meaning "transpose down by naught semitone"), but this is optional.
There have been a few cases in the past where I wanted to use an entire pattern identical to one I already had, but transposed a semitone up (for example). Of course, there's the transpose function, but you have to create a new pattern for that, which is tedious and wastes space. A transpose effect would be a real time AND space saver in those situations, and would prove especially useful in an OHC context.
I guess in practice all one would have to do is slam a Kxy on the very last line of the current frame to make the next one transposed (making sure to adjust the last frame's active note in consequence, when applicable).
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I'd also like to reiterate my previous suggestion to include MML-like text fields in the VRC7 instrument window (in the format [b]@OPx = { $xx $xx $xx $xx $xx $xx $xx $xx }[/b] ), which would be updated in realtime whenever a change is made to the instrument. That would facilitate importing instruments from MMLs to Famitracker, and vice versa.
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Axx seems so limited by the fact that it only has 16 possible values for each direction, so it can't do really long fades. I have seen people using long strings of consecutive A01s, but that seems so cumbersome. Why not just add two more effects, say, Mxx and Nxx, that volume slide up and down, respectively, but with xx being the value in the range 0 - 255 for each?
Plz?
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[quote=TechEmporium]Can't you technically transpose a note using the Pxx effect in FamiTracker?[/quote]
Like, in N106 channels in the future when the period register easily grows up to the 5th digit?
Speaking of which, let's get some N106 and FME7 support up in herr. I don't think nicetas can be comfortable in his skin without a 100% accurate Mr. Gimmick! cover.
my bones will shatter until N106 support is out also
4. Add a new 'Export to WAV' selection 'play for [] frames'
5. HARDWARE DECAYS, must be implemented
6. TRIANGLE LINEAR COUNTER, too must be implemented
Also I think the transpose effect should be done in Pxx's style (?80 = Reset, ?87 = a fifth higher, ?74 = an octave lower), this way it can save one more slot and can reach more notes (unless you are telling me that K20 to KFF are reserved for other effects)
[quote=jrlepage]Of course, there's the transpose function, but you have to create a new pattern for that, which is tedious and wastes space.[/quote]
Double click, ctrl C, Ctrl V, Ctrl F2 is tedious??
[quote=Xyz_39808][quote=jrlepage]Of course, there's the transpose function, but you have to create a new pattern for that, which is tedious and wastes space.[/quote]
Double click, ctrl C, Ctrl V, Ctrl F2 is tedious??
What are you, speedrunning in famitracker?[/quote]
It is tedious and time-consuming in an OHC situation, yes. And it [i]is[/i] longer than just entering an effect and re-using an already existing pattern. I just think it would be nice to have the option to do the latter.
And yeah, come to think of it, nicetas is right: having Kxx work like Pxx would be even more effective than my suggested method.
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[quote=jrlepage][quote=Xyz_39808][quote=jrlepage]Of course, there's the transpose function, but you have to create a new pattern for that, which is tedious and wastes space.[/quote]
Double click, ctrl C, Ctrl V, Ctrl F2 is tedious??
What are you, speedrunning in famitracker?[/quote]
It is tedious and time-consuming in an OHC situation, yes. And it [i]is[/i] longer than just entering an effect and re-using an already existing pattern. I just think it would be nice to have the option to do the latter.
And yeah, come to think of it, nicetas is right: having Kxx work like Pxx would be even more effective than my suggested method.[/quote]
You do realize you'd have to make a new pattern anyway so that the effect wouldn't affect every instance of the pattern, right?
Not necessarily. Say you have a pattern ending with K81 (which would transpose up one semitone), but you only want to transpose the next pattern the [b]first time[/b] this one plays, but not the second time, then all you'd have to do is use K80 on line one of the next pattern to reset the effect and you're set.
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No because K81 is absolute (as opposed to a "go up one more semitone" type of command).
I thought of something else : perhaps having the little box left of "Square 1" act as a mute/unmute all button.
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Perhaps a phase reset?
As in, start the channel over like you stopped it and started it again. Useful for lining up unison chords.
Maybe even a phase set effect.
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