Imported MIDI Files Not Making Sound... Sometimes?

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Imported MIDI Files Not Making Sound... Sometimes?

As suggested in the title, when I import MIDI files into Logic Pro 10.7.9, they don't make sound... sometimes. I'll elaborate; When I first drag the MIDI file into my project, it creates new tracks based on the midi files' instruments. They all make sound, as you would expect. The problem arises when I drag one of those imported regions onto existing tracks. It won't make sound. Then I drag a different imported track onto an existing region and–wait–it makes sound? I'm really confused, please help! I've attached a video (no audio, sorry) to show this happening. I'd really appreciate a response as soon as possible. :)

Thanks,

Brandon E.

https://youtu.be/qLgreCuxJSM

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5

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Posted on Jul 15, 2023 11:16 AM

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yoyoBen

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Jul 17, 2023 1:24 PM in response to BrandonEcholsMusic

The good thing about the standard midi import is that it sounds more or less like the file it was created with, without any adjustment. However, once you start using your own instruments and sounds, the imported midi information may interfere with your own sounds.

For example, the numbers that appear at the beginning of each region in your video are program change numbers that make the sound change automatically every time you stop and start. You may not like this. Double-click on the region to see and find more (perhaps useless) midi information.

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yoyoBen

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Jul 16, 2023 9:28 AM in response to BrandonEcholsMusic

Is it possible that the midi notes exceed the range of the software instrument?

Edit:

Also get rid of the additional midi information in the beginning of every region that are created by a standard midi file, like program change and more.

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Answer 3

Jul 17, 2023 10:36 AM in response to yoyoBen

The midi notes did not exceed the range of the software instrument. Could you elaborate on getting "rid of the additional midi information?" I don't exactly know what this means.

Thanks,

Brandon Echols

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Answer 4

Jul 17, 2023 1:28 PM in response to BrandonEcholsMusic

I figured out that changing the midi channel to 1 in the list editor fixed it, thanks! You led me on the right track.

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yoyoBen

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Jul 17, 2023 1:32 PM in response to BrandonEcholsMusic

Good to hear. Have fun!

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