Import MIDI Files

Cubase
1

I can import MIDI files and see all instruments but if I play them I dont hear anything. When I play the same MIDI file with MIDI Eddie I hear it. I checked the “Geräte Manager” and it seems coorect.

2

If you import a midi file into LE/AI4 (or 5) they will appear as Midi tracks.

What you need to do is set up VST Instrument tracks, assign the output of the Instrument tracks to a VST Instrument (eg Halion) then drag the midi events on to the Instrument tracks.

3

Hello

You can set the behaviour of midi import in the “preferences” in cubase.

There is also one more issue to take care of
Midi type 1
Midi type 0

Also you can choose, if you like to have all intruments on one track (not really recommended) or on separate tracks,

I often use it for changing the “original” used instrument. Mostly the drums are only GM drums.

But take care, if you transfer afterwards the midi-file into a keyboard, to play it “live”. Some keyboards, like YAMAHA PSR-keyboards are just able to apply the GM instruments and add or need some control-datas ahead of the real midi-notes. Sometimes a little rework is needed.


Cheers

4

Hi,
thank you all! I found the problem comes when I use another MIDI Software before which uses naturally the same ASIO driver with the same USB-AudioInterface (TASCAM 800 in my case). I have to restart Windows (XP), then it works.
Kind regards Pinot

5

Hi Alstudios,
which drums can you recommend for a better drum sound?
Kid regards Pinot

6

Hello

I have installed some “vst workstations” in my Cubase AI5, like yellowtools independence free or Kontakt 4 or sampletank 2 and use this instruments, also drumsets, instead of the GM-sounds generated by the PC-soundcard.

BTW: all mentioned vst workstations are free to download :sunglasses:


Cheers