Mapping Incoming MIDI Note Pitches to Musical Scales

When monitoring or recording in the Key Editor, you can map the note pitches of incoming MIDI to the nearest pitches of the selected scale.

Prerequisite

In the Key Editor, you have selected a scale for the MIDI notes or you have selected a Chord Track Mode.

Procedure

1. Open the Scale Assistant section of the Inspector.
2. Activate Show Scale Note Guides.
3. On the Key Editor toolbar, activate Record in Editor.
4. To start playback, click Start on the Transport panel or in the Transport Bar.
5. Activate Snap Live Input.
6. Play or record some notes on your MIDI keyboard.

Result

The pitches of the played or recorded notes are automatically mapped to the selected scale.