Recording a MIDI Insert Effect

You can record the output of a MIDI insert effect, that is, the events are created directly on a MIDI or instrument track.

Procedure

  1. In the global track controls area of the track list, click Add Track .
  2. Click Instrument.
  3. Open the Instrument pop-up menu and select a VST instrument.
  4. Click Add Track.

    The instrument track is added to the track list, and the control panel of the selected VST instrument is opened.

  5. On the instrument track, activate Record Enable.
  6. In the Inspector, open the MIDI Inserts section.
  7. Click the first insert effect slot and select a MIDI insert effect.
  8. Activate Record Output to Track.
  9. On the Transport panel, activate Record and use your MIDI keyboard or the On-Screen Keyboard to play some notes.

Result

The notes that you play are modified by the MIDI insert effect and recorded directly on the track.

After Completing This Task

You can edit the recorded MIDI events in the Key Editor, for example.