importing midi from logic score editor to sibelius
Hi,
I'm trying to import a midi file created from logic score editor into sibelius...
The result is a mess.
The file created in Logic, was created in the score editor. And I didn't do any playback tweaking...it is a 'real score', everything it's in the correct position and with the correct lenght.
So, how could I do to have a decent score in Sibelius. or it is impossible?
Thanks.
It should work OK.. A couple of years ago, I exported some Logic midi files into Finale without a problem.
I would check Sibelius's preferences for importing midi files. Does it expect to see a bass on midi channel 2, drum on midi channel 10, melody on midi channel 1, etc. There is a GM standard, so that different applications and platforms can play midi files.
Go back to the Logic file, and set up your channels accordingly. Often if you use Logics virtual instruments, you have everything on channel 1. Once you've set up your Logic midi tracks.. (Each instrument has to be on different midi channel) - Merge them into one region, and select the "export selection as midi file". If you don't Sibelius will see it as one big instrument, all parts, bass drums, guitar, melody, etc like being played on a piano. It will look and sound like chaos.
When you've merged and exported your midi file, click on it's preview button from your finder. It will play it with quicktime on your desktop.. That should sound OK.. You should hear the different parts in appropriate voices. If this is all messed up, SIbelius won't know how to deal with it either.
You may have to go back to the original Logic midi files, and put program numbers into each track (IE assign bass track to a GM bass patch, a piano part to a GM piano sound etc. ). Once you do this your merged exported midi file should be able to play in quicktime.
Google online, and find a free midi sight, and download a file.. Play it from the desktop. Then drag it into Logic, It will divide itself into channels, and sometimes even assign instruments if it has proper PG's. Then look at the event list for each channel, and you will understand what it is doing..
This may seem like a bit of work, but once you get used to it, it's easy. I sometimes move midi tracks between different programs to work on them. (ie. Logic and Band-in-a-box, Finale). It's pretty painless, once you get over the initial set-up issues
