Questions tagged [midi]
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol used to allow music hardware, software and other equipment to communicate with each other.
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Metronome for the whole show with automatic midi synth switching. What's a good setup?
My band wants to improve our live shows and have a metronome set up for the whole setlist. We want the keyboard to switch sounds automatically on specific bars. The tempo switches even mid-songs, so ...
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How to route midi to mauto pitch to control notes in audio
I want to add mauto pitch to an audio sample and then route midi information to mauto pitch for it to adjust the notes in the audio to, like in this video:
but with fl ...
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Connecting Behringer Footswitch to Cakewalk DAW
I am using a Behringer FCB1010 midi foot controller and a Line 6 tone port UX2 audio interface (which my guitar is plugged into). While trying to assign a footswitch to a virtual pedal on cakewalk, an ...
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How to change directly the voice of a note with Musescore?
I have a staff with wrong placement of notes. I can change the selected note's staff with ctrl+shift+up/down, but the voice of the note remains and creates a mess.
How can I change the voice of a not ...
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How do I convert drum loops purchased online into MIDI drum racks in my DAW?
I am totally new to the world of loops, which seem to be a pretty big deal for some genres, such as EDM and techno. I've always taken pride in creating my drum beats from scratch and modifying the ...
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Cubase: find and remove very short notes
In Cubase, how can I find and remove very short notes, notes of a just a millisecond or two in duration?
However carefully I fret my guitar, its MIDI system will still occasionally send very short ...
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is there an instrument that plays all notes for the same volume profile (over time) regardless of pitch
So you know how when playing a stringed instrument a low note will always play longer than a high note.
Here is a good question about it - When we press a piano key, why does a high pitch note not run ...
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Pan vs Balance in MIDI
Musink Pro lets can supplement your music notation with custom MIDI instructions. The MIDI instructions are sent directly to your selected MIDI device as the score plays.
I have started using Pan to ...
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What is the "global parameter" in a Logic Pro Midi script?
The documentation for Logic Pro Midi says rather cryptically "The Scripter plug-in has one global parameter." But it doesn't say what that global parameter is.
What is it? And is it global ...
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Is there a way to obtain information about the instrument to which a Logic Pro X Script is attached?
Is it possible for a Logic Pro X midi script to query information about the instrument to which it is attached? For example, find out if it is transposed or has a particular midi range filter? I have ...
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Recognise anacrusis in MuseScore, from Lilypond's midi files
I generate midi files in LilyPond and import them into MuseScore for playback.
When there is an anacrusis in the piece, I use LilyPond's \partial command:
\version "2.21.0"
\score {
{
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Play a MIDI, except use a WAV on a single channel
I used Cubase on the Atari ST in the 90s, and now a little bit of GarageBand on the Mac and Maschine/Kontakt, so I do have some understanding about computer DAWs and such but still I cannot find an ...
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Digital Piano or MIDI [closed]
When I was little I used to play the piano, I got to fur elise level and my life took another direction, now at 25 I got back to it again, I got a small midi keyboard https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-...
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Does converting MIDI files to MP3 files require creativity?
MIDI files record which keys are pressed when, how hard and for how long. Given a sufficiently detailed physics model of the instrument, it should be possible to simulate it in silico (at least in ...
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Can I get a sense of how good Logic Pro is at MIDI -> MP3 conversion without installing MacOS? [closed]
I'm interested in converting MIDIs to MP3s.
I've heard that Logic Pro is pretty good at this, but installing Logic Pro and MacOS is quite a hassle for me (I use Linux)
Are there web sites that let you ...
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Will what I send in on MIDI In come out through (MIDI over) USB?
I am playing a church organ installed as software on my PC. I play it from my digital piano (Kawi CS10) connected through USB to the PC, and it works fine. Now I want to add a pedalboard (https://www....
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How do I adjust the pitch range of the Midi pitch bend control?
I would like to pitch bend my midi data, while in session view, clip view and Envelopes tab, as is shown in the picture. I have selected midi ctrl in device chooser. Then I selected pitch bend in the ...
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How to generate MIDI of a drum score in Lilypond?
I am beginning to experiment with Lilypond, trying to see the possibilities for writing drum scores / lead sheets.
So far I have found the \drums notation, as well as \midi { } command. However, when ...
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Lilypond: How to tell the midi file not to play the hidden notes? [closed]
I noticed that the Frescobaldi midi file produces the hidden notes. How to avoid this?
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No sound when playing mp3/midi from any device except Nord Piano
I recorded a midi file in Cubase11 Elements 11 using Nord Piano 4. I exported the audio both in midi and mp3 but there's no sound. I can hear my track only when playing directly from Cubase when ...
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How to convert to Audio a MIDI recording routed to E-Drum module in Cubase 11
Well, I'm kind of confused here and I don't know what else to do.
Let me explain because I think is kind of particular.
I have an EF-Note 5x, whose module allows you to record MIDI and audio directly ...
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How to calculate music sheet symbols duration, in Midi file
I want to make music in computer programming language.
but I don't know how to calculate music sheet symbols duration by attention to tempo and time signature.
I was confused about that because ...
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Does the velocity need to be 0 for a note to be played again?
I am working with the V3.0.0 Maestro Dataset. One of the midi files in particular, /2017/MIDI-Unprocessed_043_PIANO043_MID--AUDIO-split_07-06-17_Piano-e_1-03_wav--4.midi had a track that has something ...
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Can I get my Microkorg sound (patch) on my digital piano?
I have a Korg Microkorg synth which is a really fun synthesizer for a beginner like me. I like making patches (tones) and exploring the different possibilites. However, it's a bit annoying to use ...
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Computer workstation setup for complex live performances
In my current setup, I use my keyboard (a Motif XF7) to perform as a one-man orchestra, playing main parts with a hand, some backing with the other hand, and using one of the arpeggiators either in ...
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How to set Alesis Q25 to transmit on only single midi channel into Logic Pro
I've got an Alesis Q25 hooked up to my Mac running Logic Pro. Everything works great. What I want to do is send midi data from the Q25 on only one midi channel, so I can have another midi controller ...
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How to change the MIDI tempo with scheme?
I would like to create a function which would automate some tempo changes in my score (it would be hidden on the score with something like \override Score.MetronomeMark #'transparent = ##t, indeed the ...
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How to fix the drum part's staff in the correct form in Sibelius?
I wrote the drum part in DAW, exported the midi and imported it to Sibelius. It recognized this track in this form:
How can I quickly transform it into the correct form and remove these polyphony?
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Could it be possible to convert a midi file from Equal Temperament notes to Just Intonation using Sysex data? [duplicate]
I read today that Sysex files have the capacity to contain additional note pitch information from the regular 0-127 in normal MIDI.
Is it possible to convert a regular MIDI file to Sysex type, and add ...
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Lilypond: define MIDI output file name
I am trying to make Lilypond create a MIDI output file whose name corresponds song title, but I didn't succeed so far. Maybe someone can help?
From the Lilypond notation reference (https://lilypond....
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Why does my midi device have a long delay (cool-down period) between consecutive key presses?
When pressing a key on my midi device and monitoring it in Midi-OX, it takes a long time (about 5 seconds) before it registers another input. Note that I'm nót talking about the delay between pressing ...
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How to get more voices on Yamaha Arius keyboards?
I have a Yamaha Arius 144. It has a handful of voices preinstalled (harpsichord, vibraphone, etc). I'd like to get more, but I can't find any information about how to
get them or
get the keyboard to ...
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Ableton 10 : automate tempo without warping midi clip (like no-warp on audio)
I use ableton live 10 and I like to record things without metronome, then automate the master tempo accordingly.
This works really good with audio tracks (eg. a guitar or vocals) provided I de-...
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midi keyboard to audio interface
I am going to buy audio interface which won't have a midi input so my question is are there some adapters that can let me plug midi keyboard to this audio interface?
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Is there an equivalent to "format painter" (Microsoft formatting tool) in Ableton when editing MIDI notes?
For example, I recently had a two MIDI chords. They were the same chord, but one was eighth notes and the other was quarter notes. Is there a quick way to apply the "formatting" (read: ...
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Can I use midi without external speakers? [closed]
I bought the Thomann DP-26 and wanted to use a different sound. I can use a Midi output but can I play the midi sound on the speakers of the piano again, so i dont have to jse external speaker?
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My midi is not in tune. Why ? How do I tune it?
My midi Double Bass Section Legato is out of tune by - 22 ct. Why is this happening and how do I fix this ?
The instrument is the 'Double bass Section Legato' in the Orchestral Strings which can be ...
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Ableton Live - expression pedal to affect currently selected track
I have the FCB1010.
I would like to press a pedal, which would switch to a track, and then, when I use the volume pedal affect only the selected track's volume.
Can this be done? It will be helpful to ...
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I can't open this midi file with my daw (ableton 11)
(the midi file is in google drive. i cant open it in ableton live 11) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15f33DGnmy94zQ8Nt-mIhxbjJJMtz_akW/view?usp=sharing)
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\unfoldRepeats and \repeat with midi output in lilypond
I have a piece of lilypond code here:
trebleNotesOne = {
\unfoldRepeats {
\repeat volta 2 {
r8 a'16 b'16 c''8 b'16 c''16 d''2 |
r8 b'16 a'16 b'8 a'16 g'16 f'2 |
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Logic Pro X not playing most software instruments
So, I've been using Logic Pro X for some years now, but since I updated my MacOS I've come across an issue I never had before.
Before updating my MacOS, Logic Pro X was working fine; I was mostly ...
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Do useable MIDI stringed instruments exist (for entering notes into a DAW) (think Guitar Hero controller) [closed]
I have looked at MIDI violins today and saw they were 1500+ $ and seemed to be basically electric violins. So this raised an interesting point to me. Whereas an electric piano is just a piano keyboard ...
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Can you send a Start, Stop and Set Time MIDI messages to GarageBand?
While standard Start/Stop/"Set Time" MIDI messages work with Logic Pro, sending them to GarageBand doesn't do anything (I only see GarageBand getting MIDI messages, but it doesn't do ...
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MIDI count in with Lilypond
I tend to score in lilypond most of the classical piano pieces I practice. It forces me to examine the score in detail and it is also useful to audibly check against what I read/play.
Is it possible ...
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Routing General Midi drum kit to Maschine from Logic
I am using Logic Pro. I have imported a midi file. One of the tracks is the drum kit.
I have a plug in VST for a Korg Wave Station. If I select a drum kit from the Korg VST the drums play correctly.
I ...
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Can I configure a software synth to use multiple patches on a channel?
I am writing music for organ in LilyPond and listening to it via the LilyPond MIDI output through Qsynth/FluidSynth. I've been using Fluid_R3, but it only has a very generic (and not very convincing) &...
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Can't play Bass F & G with Treble E
I bought YamahaOrgue and started taking lessons online and as an intermediate step i downloaded (EOP, everyone piano), Now in the recent lesson the teacher played simple version of the (Irish Woman ...
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Mapping Arturia's MiniLab Mk II to GarageBand
I bought the Arturia MiniLab Mk II for my son's birthday next week. I wanted to prepare the mapping using Arturia's own MIDI Control Center. It kinda works, but I have trouble mapping (knob) controls ...
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How to connect a keyboard with no form of MiDi to computer with MiDi controller functionality with arduino [closed]
There was a guy named Bennet Leff who left a comment on this question:
Can I turn a 10+ y/o keyboard into a MIDI device?
"In short, yes. This is actually a tricky question because it depends on ...
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Can I connect my smartphone to my Yamaha dx230 via USB to expand the sound bank? [closed]
I do not have a good Hammond B3 sound on my Yamaha dx230 for Santana and Pink Floyd songs. I don't have a computer or midi either. I have ccx, a smartphone, and a tablet and am wondering if I can hook ...
