Import Options

These options allow you to specify what data is included in imported MIDI files.

Extract First Patch

If this option is activated, the first Program Change and Bank Select events for each track are converted to Inspector settings for the track.

Extract First Volume/Pan

If this option is activated, the first MIDI Volume and Pan events for each track are converted to Inspector settings for the track.

Import Controller as Automation Tracks

If this option is activated, MIDI controller events in the MIDI file will be converted to automation data for the MIDI tracks. If this option is deactivated, controller data for the MIDI parts will be imported.

Import to Left Locator

If this option is activated, the imported MIDI file will be placed so that it starts at the position of the left locator - otherwise it will start at the beginning of the project. Note that if you choose to have a new project created automatically, the MIDI file will always start at the beginning of the project.

Import Markers

If this option is activated, Standard MIDI File Markers in the file will be imported and converted to Cubase markers.

Import dropped File as single Part

If this option is activated and you drag and drop a MIDI file into the project, the whole file will be placed on a single track.

Ignore Master Track Events on Merge

If this option is activated and you import a MIDI file into the current project, tempo track data in the MIDI file is ignored. The imported MIDI file will play according to the current Tempo track in the project.

If this option is deactivated, the Tempo Track Editor will be adjusted according to the tempo information in the MIDI file.

Auto Dissolve Format 0

If this option is activated and you import a MIDI file of type 0 into the project, the file will automatically be “dissolved”: For each embedded MIDI channel in the file, a separate track will be inserted in the Project window.

If this option is deactivated, only one MIDI track will be created. This track will be set to MIDI Channel “Any”, allowing all MIDI events to play back on their original channels. You can also use the “Dissolve Part” function on the MIDI menu to distribute the events onto different tracks (or lanes) with different MIDI Channels at a later stage.

Destination

This allows you to specify what happens when you drag a MIDI file into the project:

  • Select MIDI Tracks to create MIDI tracks for the imported file.

  • Select Instrument Tracks to create instrument tracks for each MIDI channel in the MIDI file and let the program automatically load appropriate presets.

  • Select HALion Sonic SE multi-timbral to create several MIDI tracks, each routed to a separate instance of HALion Sonic SE in the VST Instruments window and load the appropriate presets.

Import Karaoke Lyrics as Text

Activate this to convert karaoke lyrics in the MIDI file to text that can be displayed in the Score Editor. If this option is deactivated, lyrics are only shown in the List Editor.