Recording and inputting MIDI

There are several methods for recording and inputting MIDI data in Studio One, each optimized for a different purpose. You can play everything live, input notes with a mouse, use a sequencer, or even create MIDI data from audio recordings. In this section, we will cover all of these methods in detail.

Let’s start with the most basic one: capturing a live performance.

Recording a live performance with MIDI

If you can play the keyboard, even at a beginner level, the best way to pour your ideas into your project is the old-fashioned way – hitting the Record button and playing it live. Once you’re done recording, you’ll be able to edit your performance to perfection. This takes the stress factor out of the equation and makes the whole process a breeze. Generally speaking, recording a live performance is much more practical compared to manually inputting notes.

This is all very well, but what if you don’t have a...