Reference Guide

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Creating Instrument Definitions

Instrument Definitions

A. Instrument name B. Controller name list C. RPN name list D. NRPN name list

To Change the Controller, RPN, or NRPN Name List

1. In the Names tree, expand the branch containing the Controller name lists, RPN name lists, or

NRPN name lists.

2. Drag the desired name list from the Names tree onto the corresponding branch of the Instrument

tree.

SONAR displays the updated Controller, RPN, or NRPN name lists.

See also:

Creating and Editing Patch Name and Other Lists

Copying Name Lists

Assigning the Bank Select Method

Assigning Patch Names

Assigning Note Names

SONAR Flags in Instrument Definitions

SONAR has several flags that you can use in instrument definition files for use with specific

instrument definitions.

UsesNotesAsControllers=n

Some MIDI devices, certain mixers for example, use MIDI Note events instead of Continuous

Controller events for automation. It is often desirable to treat the Note events as Controller events in

order for them to obey the “Zero Controllers When Play Stops” and “Patch/Controller Searchback

Before Play Starts” settings.

You can enter this variable in any instrument definition by using a text editor, such as Windows

Notepad. The variable should be entered directly below an instrument definition. For example:

[Mackie OTTO-1604]