MIDI CC editor

The MIDI CC editor allows you to view, input, and edit data in any MIDI controller for the instruments shown in the Key Editor. It is located in the Key Editor in the lower zone.

  • You can show the MIDI CC editor by adding an editor to the Key Editor, then selecting a MIDI controller from the editor menu.

Tip
  • You can add multiple MIDI CC editors to the Key Editor simultaneously; for example, to copy MIDI points between two MIDI controllers.

  • Dorico Pro displays generated values as non-editable value lines. For sound libraries that use MIDI CC 1 to control dynamics, the MIDI CC editor for CC 1 displays values from the dynamics you input, including dynamic points, combined with humanization.

MIDI CC editor with elements labelled

The MIDI CC editor comprises the following:

  1. Editor header

    Contains the following options:

    • Editor menu: Allows you to change the MIDI controller or editor type shown in the editor. MIDI controllers into which you have already input points appear in the first menu level.

    • Histogram : Shows the Histogram tool in the editor.

    • Sync : Copies all points in the editor from the primary instrument to secondary instruments. Only available when multiple instruments are shown in the Key Editor.

    • Convert to Constant Point : Makes the selected points constant. Only applies to points in regions.

    • Convert to Linear Point : Makes the selected points linear. Only applies to points in regions.

    • Value field: Displays the value of the earliest selected MIDI point. You can change this value in the value field, or click and drag the point upwards/downwards in the editor. The available range for MIDI CC is 0 to 127.

  2. Splitter

    Allows you to change the height of the editor by clicking and dragging. If multiple editors are open, this affects the height of the editors either side of the splitter.

  3. MIDI point

    A single change to the MIDI value, input using the Draw tool. Individual MIDI points are constant by default. Only points that are identical for all instruments shown in the Key Editor are editable.

  4. MIDI region

    A highlighted region that contains multiple points, input by clicking and dragging in a single motion with either the Draw tool or Line tool.

    By default, MIDI points in regions are linear, and the last point is constant. Only points that are identical for all instruments shown in the Key Editor are editable.

  5. MIDI value line

    When multiple instruments are shown in the Key Editor, a value line is shown for each instrument, using its color.

Tip
  • Clicking and dragging MIDI points causes a read-out to appear temporarily, showing their value.

  • You can use the Histogram and Transform tools to change MIDI CC values.

  • MIDI CC data is included when exporting MIDI files.