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Entering Volume in the MIDI Track Mixer

Volume can also be changed in the MIDI Track Mixer window. This method allows you to use faders for real-time volume control, and to have complete level automation for all MIDI Tracks in a Song. See the chapter “The MIDI Track Mixer” for more information.

Which should I choose?

Again – it’s your choice, but the table might give some advice:

 

P When working with MIDI volume, we absolutely recommend that you stick to one of these methods, to avoid confusion!

 

Method Inspector

Recording or entering into an editor

MIDI Track Mixer
• Can be entered anywhere in a Part.

• You can draw in smooth curves in the Controller Editor.
• Can be recorded from external equipment such as a foot pedal or slider.
• Can be edited using all the available edit tools.

• Can be entered anywhere in a Part.
• Can be changed in real time.

• Gives you overview of the volume settings for all MIDI Tracks at once.

• Can be completely automated, and the automation data can be edited in the Controller Editor.

Disadvantages
• Can only be used for “direct changes” not for fades.
• Always appear at the beginning of the Part.
• Not visible from the Arrange window.
• Not visible from the Arrange window.