
Using Musical Typing
Using Musical Typing, you can play and record Software Instruments by typing notes on your computer keyboard. Musical Typing lets you play Software Instruments even if you do not have a music keyboard connected to your computer.
When you turn on Musical Typing, the keys on your computer keyboard play notes just like the keys on a music keyboard. The middle row of keys play the “white keys” on the piano and the keys W, E, T, Y, U, O, and P in the top row play the “black keys” (sharps and flats). The Musical Typing window shows the layout of notes on the computer keyboard.
In addition to playing notes, you can move the key range up or down by octaves, and change the velocity and controller values of the notes you play.
To play a Software Instrument using Musical Typing:
- Choose Window > Musical Typing.
- Select the Software Instrument track you want to play.
- Play the Software Instrument using the keys on your computer keyboard.
The Musical Typing window appears, showing the layout of keys used for playing notes and changing controller information.
As you play, the notes you play are highlighted in the Musical Typing window.
Move down by octaves by pressing Z, or up by octaves by pressing X.
Lower the velocity by pressing C, or raise velocity by pressing V.
Change the modulation (mod wheel) value by pressing 4 through 8. Press 3 to turn off modulation.
Bend the pitch down by pressing the 1 key, or bend it up by pressing 2. The pitch is bent for as long as you press the key.
Turn sustain on and off (like using a sustain pedal) by pressing Tab.
