9.5

Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
Recording System Exclusive Messages
System Exclusive (SysEx) messages are special types of MIDI messages that are used to send
data that only makes sense to a unit of a certain make and type.
SysEx can be used to transmit a list of the numbers that make up the settings of one or more
sounds in a synth.
Reset Function
The Reset function sends out note-off messages and resets controllers on all MIDI channels. This
is sometimes necessary if you experience hanging notes, constant vibrato, etc. when punching in
and out on MIDI recordings with pitchbend or controller data.
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To perform a MIDI reset manually, select MIDI> Reset.
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If you want Cubase to perform a MIDI reset on stop, activate Reset on Stop in the
Preferences dialog (MIDI page).
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If you want Cubase to insert a reset event at the end of a recorded part, activate Insert
Reset Events after Record in the Preferences dialog (MIDI page).
This resets controller data such as sustain, aftertouch, pitchbend, modulation, and breath
control. This is useful if a MIDI part is recorded and the sustain pedal is still held after
stopping recording. Usually, this would cause all following parts to be played with sustain,
as the pedal off command was not recorded.
RELATED LINKS
MIDI on page 648
MIDI Record Modes
By selecting a MIDI Record Mode you decide what happens to any existing parts on the track
where you are recording. MIDI tracks can play back all events in overlapping parts. If you record
several parts in the same locations or move parts so that they overlap, you will hear the events in
all parts.
● To access the record modes, select Transport> MIDI Record Mode.
You can also access the MIDI Record Modes by clicking to the right of the MIDI symbol in
the Record Modes section in the Transport panel.
MIDI Record Mode
New Parts
Existing parts that are overlapped by a new recording are kept. The new recording is
saved as a new part.
Merge
Existing events in parts that are overlapped by a new recording are kept. The newly
recorded events are added to the existing part.
Replace
Existing events in parts that are overlapped by a new recording are replaced.
NOTE
In Merge or Replace mode you can activate Record in Editor to record MIDI data in the editor.
For this to work, the editor must have the focus. Otherwise, the data is recorded on the MIDI
track in the Project window.
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