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Do not try to actively bring about this kind of situation to test this feature. Although the
internal program processes are designed to cope with such situations, Steinberg cannot
guarantee that other parts of the computer are not damaged as a consequence.
MIDI Recording Specics
Specic preparations and settings are required for MIDI recordings.
RELATED LINKS
MIDI Recording Specics on page 215
Recording in MIDI Editors on page 217
MIDI Record Modes on page 219
MIDI Recording Preparations
The preparations described in the following sections mainly focus on external MIDI devices.
MIDI Instruments and Channels
Most MIDI synthesizers can play several sounds simultaneously, each on a different MIDI
channel. This allows you to play back several sounds (bass, piano, etc.) from the same
instrument.
Some devices, such as General MIDI compatible sound modules, always receive on all 16
MIDI channels. If you have such an instrument, you do not have to adjust any settings in the
instrument.
On other instruments, use the front panel controls to specify the number of parts, timbres, and
the like, so that they all receive on one MIDI channel.
For more information, refer to the manual that came with your instrument.
Naming MIDI Ports
MIDI inputs and outputs are often displayed with long and complicated names. In Cubase, you
can rename your MIDI ports to more descriptive names.
PROCEDURE
1. Select Studio> Studio Setup.
2. In the Devices list, select MIDI Port Setup.
The available MIDI inputs and outputs are listed. On Windows, the device to choose depends
on your system.
3.
Click in the Show As column, and type in a new name.
4.
Click OK.
RESULT
The new port names appear on the Input Routing on the Output Routing pop-up menus.
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