how to edit (imported) MIDI volume?

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how to edit (imported) MIDI volume?

So I wrote a piece in Sibelius (which is a music notation software), exported the MIDI file, and imported to Logic.

I set all the software instruments up correctly, but everytime I attempt to edit the volume of each individual track, either in the mixer window, or with use of automation, the volume will automatically jump back to the original volume (Which is WAY too loud in my mix.)

All of the imported MIDI files do this, do you know of a way to fix this problem?

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Posted on May 18, 2011 2:14 PM

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Artflywork

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May 18, 2011 2:43 PM in response to susan139

You probably have MIDI CC 7 (Volume) in your MIDI file at the start of each track/region, this will conflict with/overrule track automation.

The simplest way to approach it is to simply delete the MIDI CC 7 events using the Event List and then start automating.

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chorleyman

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May 18, 2011 2:46 PM in response to Artflywork

Yeah, that must be it - I'm only guessing now and not speaking from experience, but maybe crescendos and decrescendos in Sibelius can write MIDI volume changes possibly..

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May 18, 2011 3:09 PM in response to chorleyman

Another approach (if you want to keep the volume info) is to convert it to track automation. Select all regions and use this command:

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susan139 Author

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May 18, 2011 3:45 PM in response to susan139

Thanks man! You're the best. I was stumped and this was quick and easy. You're the man, I love you.

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