Applying effects to a single part

Normally, the MIDI modifiers and effects affect a whole MIDI track. This may not always be what you want. For example, you may want to apply some MIDI effects to a single part (without having to create a separate track for that part only). The “Merge MIDI in Loop” function can help:

Procedure

  1. Set up your MIDI modifiers and MIDI effects the way you want them for the part.

    This will of course affect the whole track, but focus on the part for now.

  2. Set the locators to encompass the part.

    An easy way to do this is to select the part and choose Set Locators to Selection Range from the Transport menu (or use the corresponding key command, by default P).

  3. Make sure that the track holding the part is selected in the track list.
  4. On the MIDI menu, select “Merge MIDI in Loop…”.

    The MIDI Merge Options dialog opens.

  5. Activate the desired options, making sure that “Erase Destination” is activated, and click OK.

    A new part is created on the same track, containing the processed events. The original part is deleted.

  6. Turn off or reset all MIDI modifiers and effects, so that the track plays back as before.