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98 MIDI Objects
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If you wanted to control and record another sound module using your
keyboard as the input device, its own sounds would play alongside those of
the other sound synthesizer, which is why the keyboard must be separated
from its own internal synthesizer. This function is known as “Local OFF”, and is
set directly on your keyboard. Refer to your keyboard’s manual for information
on how to do this. Don’t worry about “breaking” the link between the keyboard
and its internal sound generator – MAGIX Music Maker MX Production Suite
will act as the “missing link” in this scenario.
External synthesizers
Naturally, MIDI objects ca
n also be played back over a MIDI interface onto
external synthesizers, sound modules, etc. "Pure" MIDI output takes place (i.e.
without using software synthesizer plug-ins) assuming that the MIDI output
device has been properly set (see previous sections); in this way, any MIDI
object may be sent to an external synthesizer.
Note: If a MIDI object is on a track which features a software synthesizer, then
this will be controlled first. To play the object on an external sound synthesizer
via MIDI output, select "no VSTi" from the list of software synthesizer.
Convert MIDI objects into audio files
If you use VST instruments, you won't have to convert these MIDI objects into
audio data before exporting your entire arrangement, since the sound is
created on your computer and can be processed there. If you wish to do this
nevertheless (e.g. to provide some relief to your PC), then use the function
'Combine audio (view page 71)'
All MIDI obje
cts that control external synthesizers via a MIDI interface (view
page 98) will have to be converted in
to audio objects if you want them to be
exported as well. They only contain control information for sound generation.
In order to do this, the output of the MIDI synthesizer (e.g., the sound card)
must be connected to the input of the sound card. The MIDI data can then be
played and recorded simultaneously via the record function. This produces an
audio file that can be edited and exported together with the multimedia files as
usual.