Inputting Notes by Recording

Cubase Elements Score Editor Help

Product
Cubase Elements
Version
14.0
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en-US
Document type
Webhelp
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You can input notes by recording MIDI data into a MIDI part that is open in a MIDI editor.

Prerequisite

  • You have set up and connected the MIDI device that you want to use.

  • You have created an empty MIDI part and opened it in the Score Editor.

  • You have adjusted the display quantization and recording settings.

  • To hear a click during your recording, you have input a time signature and activated the metronome by selecting Transport > Activate Metronome.

Procedure

  1. On the Score Editor toolbar, activate Record in Editor.
  2. Do one of the following to start the recording:
    • On the Transport panel, click Record.

    • On your computer keyboard, press Num *.

    • On your remote device, trigger the Record function.

  3. On your MIDI device, play the notes that you want to record.
  4. Do one of the following to stop the recording:
    • On the Transport panel, click Stop.

    • On your computer keyboard, press Num 0.

Result

The notes that you play are recorded onto the selected staff of the MIDI part that is open in the Score Editor.

The notated duration of the notes follows your display quantization options, but their played durations are retained for playback.

After Completing This Task

If the notes that you played are not notated as you intended, you can use the Display Quantize option.