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Chase Bliss Generation Loss MIDI CC chart, NRPN and OSC map

The Chase Bliss Generation Loss MIDI implementation: 35 CC, each named, for Claude (MCP), SuperCollider or any OSC app.

Device Chase Bliss Generation Loss
Vendor Chase Bliss
OSC prefix /generation_loss
Source πŸŽ›οΈ Derived from an Electra One community preset
Revision per pencilresearch canonical CSV
Upstream electra-preset
Driver file devices/chase-bliss/generation_loss.json
Not tested on the device yet

This driver comes from documentation or community data and has not been checked on real hardware. If you own one, a quick test and a pull request promoting it helps everyone β€” see CONTRIBUTING.

How do you control it?

Find the MIDI ports, then start the bridge with this driver:

osc-bridge detect        # prints the ready-to-run line for what is plugged in
osc-bridge run --device devices/chase-bliss/generation_loss.json --out-port <N> --in-port <M>

Then send OSC to 127.0.0.1:7777, for example:

osc-bridge osc-send /generation_loss/knobs/wow 63

From Claude or any MCP client, the osc-bridge mcp server exposes this driver as generation_loss: ask β€œwhat can the Chase Bliss Generation Loss do?” and it reads this map with list_routes. See the MCP guide.

MIDI CC and NRPN parameters (35)

OSC address CC NRPN (MSB/LSB) Range Nature Section
/generation_loss/knobs/wow 14 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/knobs/wet 15 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/knobs/hp 16 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/knobs/flutter 17 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/knobs/gen 18 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/knobs/lp 19 0–127 continuous Knobs
/generation_loss/toggles/aux_func_select 21 1–3 continuous Toggles
/generation_loss/toggles/dry_select 22 1–3 continuous Toggles
/generation_loss/toggles/hiss_select 23 1–3 continuous Toggles
/generation_loss/switches/aux_func 101 0–127 continuous Switches
/generation_loss/switches/bypass_switch 102 0–127 continuous Switches
/generation_loss/switches/both_stomps 103 0–127 continuous Switches
/generation_loss/other/expression 100 0–127 continuous Other
/generation_loss/model_select 16 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/hum_vcr 28 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/aux_on 103 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/ramp_bounce_on 52 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/s_h_bounce 67 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/sweep_polarity 71 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/model 65 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/wow 61 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/flutter 62 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/bounce_dip 66 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/sweep_dir 68 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/saturation 63 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/failure 64 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/bypass_pedal 102 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/wow_fluttr_off 75 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/snags_off 77 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/drops_off 76 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/preset_save 111 1–122 continuous
/generation_loss/stereo_spread 74 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/mech_noise_off 78 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/mono_in_st_out 73 0–127 continuous
/generation_loss/classic_mode 72 0–127 continuous

Performance MIDI

Notes, pitch bend and any CC are also available: /generation_loss/note/on <note> <velocity>, /generation_loss/cc/<number> <value>, /generation_loss/pitchbend <0-16383>, /generation_loss/program_change <n>.

Limitations

CC/NRPN only. SysEx (preset management, display control, bulk dump/load, vendor-proprietary opcodes) is NOT covered by pencilresearch. To extend this device with SysEx, sniff the vendor editor, add `sysex.header/footer` + `commands` blocks, and use `update_device.md` PR template.

Frequently asked questions

How many parameters of the Chase Bliss Generation Loss can be controlled over MIDI?

SynthHub's map of the Chase Bliss Generation Loss lists 35 MIDI CC parameters, each with its number, range and a readable name; the full chart is on this page.

Can an AI agent like Claude control the Chase Bliss Generation Loss?

Yes: SynthHub's hosted MCP server knows the Chase Bliss Generation Loss's MIDI map, and its browser relay lets the agent send it parameter changes or load a sound, each sound change confirmed by you.