Currently Supports
Kawai K3mNew(9)
Korg DW-6000(1), DW-8000/EX-8000, M1
KiwiTechnics 3P Upgrade, Organix 3P Midi Upgrade
Roland JX-3PUpdated(2), MKS-30Updated(2)
Juno 1, 2, 106, MKS-7, MKS-50, MKS-70Updated(3)
Roland MKS-80Updated, JX-8P(4), JX-10(5)
MKS-80 patch now supports all the controls of the MPG-80
Oberheim Matrix 1000(8), Organix 3P Midi UpgradeNew
Sequential Circuits SixTrak, Max(6), Cheetah MS6(7)
Studio Electronics ATC/XNew(9)
Waldorf Pulse, Q/Q+ MicroQNew(9), MicroWave INew(9)
Moog Slim & Little Phatty, MidiCC to Sysex translation
Price is NZ$450 + Freight
Price is NZ$450 (note 9) + freight (all prices in NZ$). NZ Sales will incur 15% GST.
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Concepts
The Patch Editor has been designed for easy 'live' use with many of the older keyboards with
easy to use controls for every synth type. Every active control will light up to make fast
changes simple and buttons are colour coded depending which state is active. Each control
that is changed will clearly identify itself on the display.
There was a stage when most of the keyboards
manufactures went thought a process of removing all the
knobs and replacing them with a parameter driven
system. Anyone who has used one will know how difficult it is to use, especially live.
When the complaints started arriving some started making plug in patch editors. The
problem with these is they only worked on one type of keyboard and were (and still
are) expensive and rare. The 'Patch Editor' can be used in place of a PG-200 (with an
easily made cable), PG-300, PG-800 (with an easily made cable) and MPG-80 as
well as handle midi control of midi and sysex capable keyboards. It includes an
internet update system for software changes or new keyboards support, and includes
an external input that can be mapped to any continuous control and all the active
controls light up to make it easy to use.
Each control in each synth is kept in lookup tables. This approach has made the Patch Editor very versatile and flexible.
Some of the features are:
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Can translate midiCC to the currently selected patch. This will allow any synth to be controlled via midiCC for
software that does not support sysex. One midiCC command for filter cutoff adjust, for instance, will output the
correct codes for filter cutoff adjust for any selected synth.
•
Can control both the Upper & Lower Tone boards in the MKS-70 & MKS-80 from the Patch Editor directly separately
or combined. Note, the MKS-70 needs the latest system ROM (v1.08).
•
Every control identifies itself and it's value on the display in real time. This is important when unused controls are
reassigned as is done in some synth types.
•
Each synth type has a separate synth midi channel which is remembered. The Patch Editor also has a midi channel
for it's own midiCC control.
•
All switch positions are remembered for each synth type.
•
A 'Manual' button can send every control to the synth being controlled for an instant setup. The Roland JX-3P & OB
Mx1000 have issues doing this but all other synths work well.
•
The ext input allows control of any one variable parameter from an external voltage source. For example a foot
pedal could be used to control the filter cut off much like a waa waa pedal might.
•
The control lights can be dimmed to suit current light levels.
•
Top quality components have been used throughout. This has added to the price but you get something that will
work well when it is supposed to and will last.
Power supply required is 9-12vDC and the Patch Editor has reverse polarity protection built in. 9vDC @ 500mA is the
preferred supply voltage.
The plug required for power connection is a DC style 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD and 10-14mm shaft length and a suitable plug
is included with the Patch Editor.
Here is an independent review (in German).
Here is an independent review from SOS.
User Manual Download
Note - The Power Pack is not included (see user manual)
It is possible to use MidiCC to control any synth that the Patch Editor supports.
“..Also, a new super cool feature for the PE is that you can control it via standard MIDI CC. This means, if you use a DAW like Live that does not
support SYSEX (I do), you can now program SYSEX synths like the MKS80 using CC to the PE, which then sends the SYSEX. There is no setup
involved as each knob/slider has a dedicated CC (Cutoff is 33 for example). So, whether you are controlling a MKS80, a MW1 or a Moog Phatty,
the cutoff is always CC33.. Very cool..” Paul - UK
Notes
(1)
The DW-6000 has problems with midi channels other than 1
(2)
A Special cable is required which is detailed in the User Manual. PEs with s/n 001000-001108 require a hardware modification.
(3)
The MKS-70 needs the latest version of system code (v1.08) to run correctly. This is available from KiwiTechnics, Roland or Vintage Planet. It
only necessary to change the A Rom if on v1.04 or later. For v1.03 or older you will require the A, B & C Roms.
(4)
The 8P can be run via midi (preferred as it performs better) or using the PG-800 interface with a special cable.
(5)
The JX-10 can be run as an MKS-70 with the Colin Fraser JX-10SE code fitted or through the PG-800 connector with a special cable.
(6)
The SC Max uses the Sixtrak patch but not all Sixtrak controls are supported by the Max. See the user manual for details.
(7)
The Cheetah MS6 requires program v1.3 and details can be found at the Cheetah MS6 Resource Center
(8)
The Mx1000 control is not suitable for live use as the Mx1000 is not able to process sysex data quickly enough. This will cause hanging notes
and other random midi errors
(9)
v4.5 or higher. Patch made from notes and not tested fully and may change.
Demo Video on YouTube
Picture Gallery
I must say that your PE really gave life to my EX 8000 and that I enjoyed it so much that I also bought the keyboard version. Alex - France
I've been having a lot of fun with this (3P) upgrade + patch editor. It's really an amazing achievement, thanks again for this. It's amazing to
program with, really happy. Matthew U.K.
Patch editor rocks. Use it on my sixtrak and jx10. Tom - Belgium
I got the Patch editor and it works fantastic!!! great tool, big respect and keep it on!!! Sandro - Switzerland
I have been really enjoying the patch editor - it has been working great and is a lot of fun. Ian - USA
I’ve tested the Little Phaaty patch. Its awesome, really nice patch. thanks. - T - Germany
The patch editor is a wonderful interface for controlling the MKS-70. I'm really enjoying it. Erik - USA
Your editor works very well and it looks so nice. My wife said:”It looks great, get another five!”. You did a great job! Thomas - Germany
I love my PE. Philippe - France
wow...jx8p and pe = massive synth. Thorsten - Germany