Data Entry is MIDI Controller 6.
https://www.midi.org/specifica…nge-messages-data-bytes-2
You can use MIDI Controller messages as input in the Mod Matrix and you can assign the Soft Knobs to send these Controller messages. But you can also use other devices or your DAW to send those MIDI Controller messages to your Virus.
You can use MIDI Controller messages as input in the Mod Matrix and you can assign the Soft Knobs to send these Controller messages
Oli, I am also not familiar enough with MIDI.
So, the Matrix source set to Data Entry will then be whatever you assign to a soft knob?
Thanks for your help! 
Oli, I am also not familiar enough with MIDI.So, the Matrix source set to Data Entry will then be whatever you assign to a soft knob?
Thanks for your help!
Two separate things:
Display MoreSoft Knob
As well as being used for editing, the three VALUE knobs below the display function as extra performance
controls called “Soft Knobs” for instant access to parameters that might otherwise not be directly available.
Function as...
Off, Analog Boost Int ... Velo>Volume: Select from a list of Soft Knob destinations.
Tip: Instead of direct control, it is fairly common to specify a continuous controller (e.g. CC06 Data) here,
then use the same CC as source in the modulation matrix. This method not only lets you control a wider
range of destinations with the Soft Knobs, but also allows multiple destinations with variable ranges - complex
morphing at the twist of a knob.
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Display MoreMod Matrix Parameters
The MOD menu contains all the parameters for the LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) and the Modulation
Matrix. You can use a wide variety of modulators to apply dynamic changes to the sound, such as vibrato or
tremolo effects, automated sweeps etc.
The modulation matrix is used for custom control routing. Six sources can be routed to three destinations
each. Available sources include the internal envelopes and LFOs as well as most MIDI contr ollers, channel
pressure (aftertouch) etc.. The list of destinations includes almost every Single Mode parameter in the Virus.
The information below applies to any slot in the matrix.
Source
Off, Pitch Bend ... Random: Specifies the modulation source (envelopes, LFOs, MIDI controllers etc.). This
source can be simultaneously routed to a maximum of three destinations per slot.
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In short:
So you get these possible routings:
| Soft Knob | ModMatrix Source | ModMatrix Assignment | |
| Virus Parameter direct | n/a | n/a | |
| MIDI Cntrl | --> | MIDI Cntrl Value | -- |
| ModMatrix Assignment | --> | -- | Soft Knob Value |
Best you try it out with the Virus Control plugin, it will help to understand the concept. It's fun and has a lot of potential for creative sound design.
Good info! Thanks!
