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The MIDI editors
Key Editor operations
You can click and drag to change or add multiple events, draw controller curves, etc:
Ö With the Draw tool and the Line tool in Paint mode, the quantize value determines the
“density” of created controller curves (if Snap is activated, see
“Snap” on page 490).
For very smooth curves, use a small quantize value or turn off Snap. However, this will
create a very large number of MIDI events, which can cause MIDI playback to “stutter”
in some situations. A medium-low density is often sufficient.
• Clicking and dragging with the Line tool in Line mode allows you to create events
in a straight line.
This is the best way to draw linear controller ramps.
• The Parabola mode works in the same way, but arranges the values on a parabola
curve instead, giving more “natural” curves and fades.
Note that the result depends on the direction from which you draw the parabola.
• In Parabola mode, you can use modifier keys to determine the shape of the
parabola curve.
If you press [Ctrl]/[Command], the parabola curve will be reversed. If you press
[Alt]/[Option]-[Ctrl]/[Command], you can change the position of the whole curve. If
you press [Shift], the exponent will be increased or decreased.
Ö In Line and Parabola modes, the Length Quantize value determines the “density” of
created controller curves (if Snap is activated). For very smooth curves, use a small
Length Quantize value or turn off Snap. To avoid over-dense controller curves (which
may cause MIDI playback to “stutter”), use a medium-low density.
When you move the pointer in the controller lane, the corresponding value is
displayed in this field.