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Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
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Do not try to actively bring about this kind of situation to test this feature. Although
the internal program processes have been improved to cope with such situations,
Steinberg cannot guarantee that other parts of the computer are not damaged as a
consequence.
MIDI Recording Specifics
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 at the same time, 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, there is no specific setting to make in the
instrument.
On other instruments, you must use the front panel controls to set up a number of parts,
timbres, or similar 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 Devices> Device 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 MIDI Input and Output Routing pop-up menus.
Setting the MIDI Input
In the Inspector, you set the MIDI input for the track.
PROCEDURE
1. In the track list, select the track to which you want to assign a MIDI input.
2. In the topmost Inspector section, open the Input Routing pop-up menu and select an
input.