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Old 04-05-2013, 01:51 PM
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Default Re: Re.Midi commands

Hi Toni,

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Originally Posted by toktiny View Post
I use Notation Composer to provide me with my own Fake Sheets which when I have written and/or edited them to my satisfaction I then convert them to PDF Music Sheets. I have to do this as I can then, using PC software, at the touch of a button display the relevant sheet that I require. Now I understand that if I used my original .NOT sheets I could use the options which you have described. I am afraid I can not go down this road as it would not suit my requirements.
Not sure of exactly your setup, but have you thought about using the Playlist option with Composer? You could have all your songs in a list that you can select from at need. Just a thought.

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The Roland BK-7M contains all its prepared songs in a USP file called “My Performances” and each song is an independent performance of its own.. It will not accept an internal midi file ( which I have tried ) to change from one song (Performance) to another, however , it will accept a midi change from an external source. If this was from a keyboard it would be a case of one button for each song !! this would not be feasible.

I realize that I was clasping at straws when I looked at the possibility of my Notation Composer to come to the rescue. I have scoured the net upside down to try and find a program, which as an external source will take a midi command and also will play a PC MIDI file. Perhaps Sherry if you feel that Notation Composer can not be used as an external midi source you might ,from your experience in this field , be able to suggest an alternative program that is available ?
You're correct that Notation Composer won't take a MIDI command (except when recording from a MIDI input device).

I'm still not quite clear on what needs to happen. I think my problem understanding the exact question revolves around the "Performance". From what I see in the user's manual for the unit (snagged it online), it looks like the Performance aspect is something that is saved on the unit, and is not controlled via a MIDI command - but perhaps I didn't dig deep enough to see what controller would be used for changing the Performance. It wouldn't be the Program change alone, which is the setting for a single instrument, but it may be related to bank changes, which could indeed change the "style" of a performance from a string quartet to a four-piece rock band.

Perhaps a bit more detail? Sorry for the density of brain matter here, but I don't have a Roland and so am not used to their specifics. If anyone else is more enlightened, please feel free to jump in!

ttfn,
Sherry
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