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Elektron Model Samples MIDI CC chart, NRPN and OSC map

The Elektron Model Samples MIDI implementation: 29 CC, 13 drum sounds, each named, for Claude (MCP), SuperCollider or any OSC app.

Device Elektron Model Samples
Vendor Elektron
OSC prefix /model_samples
Source πŸ“¦ Derived from MIDI Guide (community CC/NRPN data)
Firmware unknown
Revision per pencilresearch canonical CSV
Upstream pencilresearch
Data licence CC-BY-SA-4.0 β€” MIDI Guide (https://midi.guide) by Pencil Research and contributors
Driver file devices/elektron/model_samples.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/elektron/model_samples.json --out-port <N> --in-port <M>

Then send OSC to 127.0.0.1:7777, for example:

osc-bridge osc-send /model_samples/track/note 63

From Claude or any MCP client, the osc-bridge mcp server exposes this driver as model_samples: ask β€œwhat can the Elektron Model Samples do?” and it reads this map with list_routes. See the MCP guide.

MIDI CC and NRPN parameters (29)

OSC address CC NRPN (MSB/LSB) Range Nature Section
/model_samples/track/note 3 0–127 continuous Track
/model_samples/track/mute 94 0–127 continuous Track
/model_samples/track/level 95 0–127 continuous Track
/model_samples/track/pan 10 0–127 continuous Track
/model_samples/sample/pitch 16 0–127 continuous Sample
/model_samples/sample/decay_time 80 0–127 continuous Sample
/model_samples/sample/start 19 0–127 continuous Sample
/model_samples/sample/length 20 0–127 continuous Sample
/model_samples/filter/cutoff 74 0–127 continuous Filter
/model_samples/filter/resonance 71 0–127 continuous Filter
/model_samples/amp/volume_distortion 7 0–127 continuous Amp
/model_samples/amp/delay_send 12 0–127 continuous Amp
/model_samples/amp/reverb_send 13 0–127 continuous Amp
/model_samples/sequencer/swing 15 0–127 continuous Sequencer
/model_samples/sequencer/chance 14 0–127 continuous Sequencer
/model_samples/playback/loop 17 0–127 continuous Playback
/model_samples/playback/reverse 18 0–127 continuous Playback
/model_samples/lfo/speed 102 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/multiplier 103 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/fade_in_out 104 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/destination 105 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/waveform 106 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/start_phase 107 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/reset 108 0–127 continuous LFO
/model_samples/lfo/depth 109 / 110 0–16383 continuous LFO
/model_samples/effects/delay_time 85 0–127 continuous Effects
/model_samples/effects/delay_feedback 86 0–127 continuous Effects
/model_samples/effects/reverb_size 87 0–127 continuous Effects
/model_samples/effects/reverb_tone 88 0–127 continuous Effects

Drum sounds (13)

Send <address> [velocity] [note] [channel] to fire the sound (Note On).

OSC address Sound Note(s) Channel Velocity
/model_samples/drum/track_1 Track 1 0 1 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_1_chromatic Track 1, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 1 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_2 Track 2 1 2 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_2_chromatic Track 2, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 2 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_3 Track 3 2 3 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_3_chromatic Track 3, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 3 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_4 Track 4 3 4 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_4_chromatic Track 4, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 4 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_5 Track 5 4 5 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_5_chromatic Track 5, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 5 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_6 Track 6 5 6 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/track_6_chromatic Track 6, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) 6 1~127: Volume
/model_samples/drum/active_track_chromatic Active track, chromatic 12–60 (natural 36) auto 1~127: Volume

Performance MIDI

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

Which MIDI CC controls the filter cutoff on the Elektron Model Samples?

CC 74 (0–127), named /model_samples/filter/cutoff in SynthHub's map.

How many parameters of the Elektron Model Samples can be controlled over MIDI?

SynthHub's map of the Elektron Model Samples lists 29 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 Elektron Model Samples?

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