Using MIDI Channel 1 to 6

If you work with a guitar synthesizer that can transmit each string on a different MIDI channel, notes can be automatically placed on the correct strings according to their MIDI channel value.

Prerequisite

  • Your MIDI string instrument has six strings or fewer.

  • You have set up your instrument so that the high E string transmits on MIDI channel 1, the B string transmits on MIDI channel 2, etc.

Procedure

  1. Select Scores > Settings.
  2. Select the Staff tab, and open the Tablature tab.
  3. Activate MIDI Channel 1–6.
  4. Activate Tablature Mode.
  5. Set up the other options.
  6. Click Apply.

Result

The notes are automatically placed on the correct strings according to their MIDI channel value.