midi input and key signatures

midi input and key signatures - HELP PLEASE

2001-09-08 04:00 am

I know there have been several threads related to transposition, accidentals etc. but I still can't get my midi input into the right key.

Using record play from a Midi keyboard, I open the waltz rhythm template (in key of C? - except there is no key notation on the cleff)and start playing along. My song is in E flat. When I 'import recording' it shows up on a staff in C with accidentals.

I 'insert/key signature E flat' on the import staff, 'tools/force accidentals' and then 'transpose staff' 0 to no avail. My staff music is still full of D sharps etc.

I've only been using NoteWorthy for about two weeks, so I hope the veterans out there can provide some help. I'm obviously missing something.

All help appreciated.

Bonnie

Re: midi input and key signatures - HELP PLEASE

Reply #1 – 2001-09-08 04:00 am

This procedure just changed in the most recent releases, and some of the documentation is out of sequence.

If you are using the latest NWC update (1.70 + Update 9), then a Transpose of 0 semitones won't really do anything unless the piece is in one of the ambiguous key signatures. You can use the Tools | Audit Enharmonic Spelling command to respell into a new key.

Re: midi input and key signatures - HELP PLEASE

Reply #2 – 2001-09-08 04:00 am

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU -- stay tuned for my next challenge! - Bonnie