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File handling
Exporting and importing standard MIDI files
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NOTE
The MIDI file will include the tempo information of the project (i. e. it will include the
tempo and time signature events of the Tempo Track Editor or, if the tempo track is
deactivated on the Transport panel, the current tempo and time signature).
NOTE
Inspector settings other than those specified in the Export options are not included
in the MIDI file! To include these, you need to convert the settings to “real” MIDI
events and properties by using the Merge MIDI in Loop function for each track.
RELATED LINKS
Automation on page 359
Markers on page 196
Basic track settings on page 405
Merge MIDI in Loop on page 424
Importing MIDI files
To import a MIDI file from disk, proceed as follows:
PROCEDURE
1. Select “MIDI File…” from the Import submenu of the File menu.
2. If there is already an open project, a dialog opens in which you can select
whether a new project is created for the file.
If you select “No”, the MIDI file will be imported into the current project.
Export as Type
0
If this is activated, the MIDI file will be of type 0 (all data on a single
track, but on different MIDI channels). If you do not activate this option,
the MIDI file will be of Type 1 (data on separate tracks). Which type to
choose depends on what you want to do with the MIDI file (in which
application or sequencer it should be used, etc.).
Export
Resolution
You can specify a MIDI resolution between 24 and 960 for the MIDI file.
The resolution is the number of pulses, or ticks, per quarter note (PPQ)
and determines the precision with which you will be able to view and edit
the MIDI data. The higher the resolution, the higher the precision.
Choose the resolution depending on the application or sequencer with
which the MIDI file will be used, though, since certain applications and
sequencers may not be able to handle certain resolutions.
Export Locator
Range
If this is activated, only the range between the locators will be exported.
Export includes
Delay
If this is activated, the delay of the MIDI track will be included in the MIDI
file.
Song name for
Type 0
You can use this text field to change the name of the MIDI file as
displayed when loading this file in a keyboard.
Option Description