How do I edit pitch bend MIDI data?

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How do I edit pitch bend MIDI data?

I have used the pitch bend wheel on my external keyboard while recording to bend the pitches of the samples on the EXS24. Is it possible to edit this MIDI data in Logic? I can't seem to find it in any track automation or in the matrix edit window. Editing the data in the event list window seems like a disaster (or maybe it's not that bad and I just don't know how to do it).

What I would like is to be able to apply pitch bend using a similar interface as track automation, being able to create points and curves and what not. That would be ideal. Any thoughts on the matter? Thanks.

Dual 2.5 GHz G5, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Feb 9, 2007 8:48 AM

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Jim Frazier

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Feb 9, 2007 9:04 AM in response to Samuel Richards

This can definitely be done in the Matrix editor.

In The Matrix editor, under the mini "View" menu, select Hyperdraw>Pitch Bend.

You might want to save a matrix screenset, with Hyperdraw enabled, so that every time you go into the matrix editor, MIDI CC data can be easily seen and edited.

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Answer 2

Jope

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Feb 9, 2007 9:19 AM in response to Samuel Richards

Editing the data in the event list window seems like
a disaster (or maybe it's not that bad and I just
don't know how to do it).

It's no disaster if you use the filter switches on the left side to leave just the pitch bender events visable, but hyper drawing them as described by Jim Frazier is more comfortable.

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Answer 3

Feb 9, 2007 9:28 AM in response to Samuel Richards

and a little tip:

assign autodefine as a key command.

now when you have hyperdraw open hit it (maybe a couple of time) and the pitch bend data will materialise.

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Answer 4

Feb 9, 2007 9:53 AM in response to Samuel Richards

Great! I can't believe I didn't see that before in the view menu of the Matrix window. That's exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!

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