I have some similar X32 'stock' commands. This is what is in my lyric sheet template for every lyric sheet. I have automation to control the Behringer X32 Effects that I use on vocals. They are mainly various timed delays that are used on certain lyric lines or sections (i.e. not just turned on for entire song). I don't mess about with tap tempo because I can set the exact delay times directly.
; MIDI automation for Behringer X32
; Mute sends/returns for special effects on FX2, FX3, FX4
[midi@00:00.240: CC42.127@2]
[midi@00:00.265: CC61.127@2]
[midi@00:00.290: CC44.127@2]
[midi@00:00.315: CC62.127@2]
[midi@00:00.340: CC46.127@2]
[midi@00:00.365: CC63.127@2]
and this is an example of using SYSEX to setup a specific timed delay at the start of the song (Rebel Yell by Billy Idol) and then open up the FX Sends/Returns for specific section of the song (the Bridge from memory).
; Rebel Yell Delays
; Load effects - ST4 SYSEX
[midi@00:00.180: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 74 79 70 65 20 44 4C 59 F7]
[midi@00:00.226: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 31 20 31 30 30 F7]
[midi@00:00.271: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 32 20 37 32 32 2E 38 39 F7]
[midi@00:00.316: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 33 20 58 F7]
[midi@00:00.361: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 34 20 31 F7]
[midi@00:00.406: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 35 20 31 F7]
[midi@00:00.451: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 36 20 31 33 F7]
[midi@00:00.497: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 37 20 31 30 F7]
[midi@00:00.542: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 38 20 32 30 6B F7]
[midi@00:00.587: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 39 20 39 37 F7]
[midi@00:00.632: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 30 20 34 30 F7]
[midi@00:00.677: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 31 20 34 30 F7]
[midi@00:00.723: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 32 20 32 30 6B F7]
;
[midi@03:08.132: CC42.0@2]
[midi@03:08.177: CC61.0@2]
[midi@03:54.382: CC61.127@2]
[midi@03:55.843: CC42.127@2]
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The mapping of those SYSEX commands is taken directly from the Unofficial Behringer X32/Wing OSC document.
For the above Rebel Yell delay:
this is an example (Moving on Up by M People) of another timed delay where I open the Send and Returns at different times to ensure I capture a specific phrase (Open/Close Send) and then allow long delay (Open/Close Return) emulating ducked gating type thing.
; Load correct FX - ST4 SYSEX
[midi@02:28.080: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 74 79 70 65 20 44 4C 59 F7]
[midi@02:28.140: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 31 20 31 30 30 F7]
[midi@02:28.200: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 32 20 37 32 30 F7]
[midi@02:28.260: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 33 20 58 F7]
[midi@02:28.320: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 34 20 31 F7]
[midi@02:28.380: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 35 20 31 F7]
[midi@02:28.440: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 36 20 31 33 F7]
[midi@02:28.500: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 37 20 31 30 F7]
[midi@02:28.560: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 38 20 32 30 6B F7]
[midi@02:28.620: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 30 39 20 39 37 F7]
[midi@02:28.680: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 30 20 35 30 F7]
[midi@02:28.740: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 31 20 35 30 F7]
[midi@02:28.800: SXF0 00 20 32 32 2F 66 78 2F 32 2F 70 61 72 2F 31 32 20 32 30 6B F7]
;
[midi@02:29.520: CC42.0@2]
[midi@02:29.570: CC61.0@2]
[midi@02:32.160: CC42.127@2]
[midi@02:33.720: CC42.0@2]
[midi@02:36.000: CC42.127@2]
[midi@02:37.560: CC42.0@2]
[midi@02:39.840: CC42.127@2]
[midi@02:41.400: CC42.0@2]
[midi@02:43.680: CC42.127@2]
[midi@02:43.740: CC61.127@2]
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It is definitely time consuming setting this up, but once it's done, it's done 🙂
You could also question the need to set every parameter, every song, as opposed to just the delay time. I never like to assume the current state of any of the effects (even though I know what they should be 99.99% of the time) and therefore, because I can set every parameter, I do.
I also think it adds a really 'pro touch' to a live performance. As a musician and engineer, when I see special effect FX emulating studio recordings, I feel that shows a real focus on the detail and trying to elevate a band performance above your garden variety covers band.
