Advantages of MusicXML

MIDI tracks hold MIDI notes and other MIDI data. A MIDI note in Cubase is only defined by its position, length, pitch and velocity. This is not enough to decide how the note will be displayed in a score. For a correct representation, Cubase also needs the following information:

• Stem direction, beaming.

• Expression marks (staccato, accent, ties and slurs).

• Information about the instrument in the score.

• Key and basic rhythm of the piece.

• Grouping of notes, etc.

MusicXML can save a great part of this information. However, you have to adjust the scores with the tools available in the Score Editor.