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MIDI realtime parameters
Ö Note that the functionality of the Bank and Patch selec-
tor settings (used for selecting sounds in the connected
MIDI instrument) depends on the instrument to which the
MIDI output is routed, and how you have set it up in the
MIDI Device Manager.
The MIDI Device Manager allows you to specify which MIDI instruments
and other devices are connected to the various MIDI outputs, thus mak-
ing it possible to select patches by name.
Ö Many of the basic track settings are duplicated in
“mixer channel strip form” in the MIDI Fader section of the
Inspector (see below).
MIDI Modifiers
The settings on this tab affect the MIDI events on the track
in realtime during playback. They will also be in effect if you
play “live” with the track selected and record enabled (pro-
vided that “MIDI Thru Active” is activated on the Prefer-
ences–MIDI page). This makes it possible, for example, to
transpose or adjust the velocity of your live playing.
Ö If you want to compare the result of your modifier set-
tings with the “unprocessed” MIDI, you can use the Bypass
button in the MIDI Modifiers section.
When this is activated, the MIDI Modifiers settings will be temporarily
disabled. A bypassed section is indicated by a yellow Bypass button.
Transpose
This allows you to transpose all notes on the track in semi-
tones. The available range is -127 to +127 semitones, but
remember that the total range of MIDI note numbers is 0
to 127. Furthermore, not all instruments can play back
notes over the whole range. Therefore, extreme transposi-
tions can give rather strange and unwanted results.
• You can also transpose individual MIDI parts using the
Transpose field in the info line.
The transposition in the info line (for the individual part) is added to the
transpose value you have set up for the whole track in the Inspector.
Velocity Shift
This setting lets you change the dynamics of all notes on
the track. The value in this field is added to the velocity of
each note message that is sent out (use negative values to
lower the velocities). The range is -127 to +127 with 0
representing no change in velocity.
Note that the effect of changing the velocity depends on
the sound and instrument.
Ö You can also adjust the velocity of events in individual
MIDI parts using the Velocity field in the info line.
The velocity shift in the info line (for the individual part) is added to the
velocity shift you have set up for the whole track in the Inspector.
Velocity Compression
This function multiplies the velocity values with the factor
you specify. This factor is set using a numerator (left value)
and a denominator (right value), resulting in a fractional
number (1/2, 3/4, 3/2 etc.). For example, if you set the fac-
tor to 3/4, the velocities will be three quarters of their origi-
nal values. This will also affect the difference in velocity
between the notes, thus compressing or expanding the ve-
locity scale. Typically, you would combine this setting with
the Velocity Shift parameter.
Delay This adjusts the playback timing of the MIDI track. Positive
values delay the playback while negative values cause the
track to play earlier. The values are set in milliseconds.
In/Out/Chn
pop-ups
This is where you select MIDI input, MIDI output and MIDI
channel for the track.
Edit Instru-
ment button
If the MIDI track is routed to a VST instrument, clicking this
button opens the control panel for the VST instrument.
Bank and
Patch Selec-
tor pop-up
Allows you to select a sound, see below. (If no bank is
available, only the Patch selector is shown.)
Apply Track
Preset button
Allows you to apply a track preset, see “Applying track
presets” on page 157.
Parameter Description