Recording SysEx Parameter Changes

Often you can use SysEx to remotely change individual settings in a device, for example, opening a filter, selecting a waveform, changing the decay of the reverb, etc. Many devices are also capable of transmitting changes that are made on the front panel as SysEx messages. These can be recorded in Cubase, and thus incorporated into a regular MIDI recording.

For example: you open up a filter while playing some notes. In that case, you record both the notes and the SysEx messages that are generated when you open the filter. When you play back the recording, the sound changes exactly as it did when you recorded it.

Procedure

  1. Select File > Preferences.
  2. In the Preferences dialog, select MIDI > MIDI Filter and make sure that SysEx is deactivated in the Record section.
  3. Make sure that the instrument is set to transmit changes of front panel controls as SysEx messages.
  4. Record.

After Completing This Task

In the List Editor, check if the events were recorded properly.