Tag: midi
How MIDI’s Local Control Function Can Cause Problems
The local control function, found on most hardware synthesizers, can cause double-triggering if you don’t know how to access it and turn it off.... Read More
MIDI Parameter Control with Almost Any Footpedal
If you don't have a footpedal that outputs MIDI data, an expression pedal jack can often provide a workaround for footpedal MIDI parameter control.... Read More
How to Use MIDI to Alter REX Files
REX files cut digital audio into slices, triggered by MIDI notes—and you can move those MIDI notes around to create entirely different loops and rhythms.... Read More
How to Make Quantizing Sound Less Rigid
A complaint about “MIDI music” is that quantizing to the beat sucks the life out of a song—but here are three ways to make quantization more human-sounding.... Read More
The Advantages of Starting Songs with MIDI
Songwriting often benefits from a fast workflow—and starting the songwriting process with MIDI, rather than recording audio, can speed up the process.... Read More
What Is Groove Quantization with MIDI?
Instead of quantizing to a rigid grid, you can load a specific, humanized groove—for example, a hand-percussion part—and quantize to that instead.... Read More
Mix with a Keyboard’s MIDI Control Surface
Some synthesizers let you program their faders, switches, and buttons so you can mix with them in conjunction with a recording program’s virtual mixer.... Read More
How to “Strum” MIDI Notes
When playing a chord progression, it’s easy to have chord notes hit at the same time—but “strumming” the chord can add a more guitar-like quali... Read More
How to Speed Up MIDI Operations with Macros
Keyboard shortcuts save much time, but macros—which string together multiple shortcuts—can save you even more time by automating repetitive operations. ... Read More- 2 of 3
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