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second sound synthesizer’s "MIDI in" to the keyboard’s "MIDI thru" port. A
third device can be connected to the second’s "MIDI thru", and so on. The
"MIDI thru" port always delivers a copy of the signals coming into the device’s
"MIDI in". It is preferable, however, to use a direct connection from a
computer’s "MIDI out" to a device, rather than chaining too many devices one
after the other. Timing problems may occur in the chain if a lot of MIDI
commands are sent in a short space of time. This is due to the slight delays
introduced by each "MIDI in" to "MIDI thru" transaction. If your computer also
features several MIDI inputs, they can be used for the connection of MIDI
expanders.
MIDI local off: If your keyboard features an internal sound source, it is
important that you stop the keyboard from generating sounds directly from its
own keyboard. If you buy a new keyboard that is to be used without a
sequencer and connect it straight to an amplifier, you would expect the device
to make a sound when you press its keys. In other words, the keyboard is
internally connected to the sound synthesizer. This behavior, however, is not
what you want to happen when using your keyboard with Samplitude 11.5
Producer. In this scenario, the keyboard is used as the computer’s input
device, and Samplitude 11.5 Producer is sending (i.e. playing) MIDI information
to any connected sound synthesizer, be they the keyboard’s own sound
generator, a sound card, or any other connected sound module.
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 – Samplitude 11.5 Producer will act as the
“missing link” in this scenario.
Convert MIDI objects into audio files
If you use VST instruments, then 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 still wish to do so (to free up processing power on your PC, for example),
then switch the desired MIDI track to "Solo" and export the arrangement. Then
add the exported file back into your arrangement and delete the MIDI objects
in the exported track.