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To the left of the program number, directly to the right of the checkbox, you’ll see the
bank select parameter. If your MIDI sound sources recognize Bank Select messages
(check their manuals), you will be able to switch between sound banks. If your sound
sources respond to the standard Bank Select message (Controller #32), you will be able
to use this parameter directly. If not, you may define your own Bank Select commands
(see “Defining Custom Bank Selects” on page 218).
Transpose
The Transpose parameter defines the number of semitones that all note events will be
transposed by, on output. Negative values transpose downwards.
Velocity
The Velocity parameter allows you to increase or decrease the “note on” velocities of all
note events, by an amount adjustable between −99 and 99.
Key Limit
The two note values of the Lim parameter define a pitch range. All notes outside this
range will be ignored by the instrument when it plays a MIDI Region.
Vel Limit
The two values of the VLim parameter define a velocity range. All notes with a velocity
that falls outside this range will not be played by the instrument.
Delay
The Delay parameter causes all MIDI events to be sent early or late. This “delay” ranges
from −99 to 99 ticks. This allows you to adjust for any differences in reaction time
between your various MIDI devices. Use the Region parameter of the same name to
create delay effects, as this allows longer delay times.
No Transpose
If the box next to the No Transpose parameter is checked, all Regions on any tracks
played by this instrument are protected from transposition. In other words, the
“transpose” Region parameter is ignored. This is very useful for instruments assigned to
drum or other multi-timbral samples, as transposition will cause the sounds (rather
than the pitches) to change in these instruments.
No Reset
If the box next to the No Reset parameter is checked, no reset messages will be sent to
the instrument. This can be useful if controllers are being used for non-musical
purposes, such as when using an Instrument for mixer automation. The Preferences >
MIDI > Reset Messages window controls what reset messages are normally sent. These
messages are not sent to “No Reset” instruments.