User Manual

VST Instruments
Import and Export Options
3. In the results list, select a MIDI loop and drag it to an empty section in the Project window.
RESULT
An instrument track is created and the instrument part is inserted at the position where you
dragged the file. The Inspector reflects all settings that are saved in the MIDI loop, for example,
the VST instrument that was used, applied insert effects, track parameters, etc.
NOTE
You can also drag MIDI loops onto existing instrument or MIDI tracks. However, this only imports
the part information. This means this part only contains the MIDI data (notes, controllers) that is
saved in the MIDI loop, but no inspector settings or instrument parameters.
RELATED LINKS
Presets for Instruments on page 627
Filtering According to Media Type on page 557
Exporting MIDI Loops
You can export MIDI loops to save a MIDI part together with its instrument and effect settings.
This allows you to reproduce patterns that you created without having to search for the correct
sound, style, or effect. MIDI loops have the file extension .midiloop.
PROCEDURE
1. Select an instrument part.
2. Select File> Export> MIDI Loop.
3. In the New MIDI Loop section, enter a name for the MIDI loop.
4. Optional: To save attributes for the MIDI loop, click the button below the New MIDI Loop
section at the bottom left.
The Attribute Inspector section opens, allowing you to define attributes for your MIDI
loop.
5. Click OK.
RESULT
MIDI Loop files are saved in the following folder:
Windows: \Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\Steinberg\MIDI Loops
macOS: /Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/Steinberg/MIDI Loops/
The default folder cannot be changed. However, you can create subfolders within this folder to
organize your MIDI loops. To create a subfolder, click New Folder in the Save MIDI Loop dialog.
Exporting Instrument Tracks as MIDI File
You can export instrument tracks as standard MIDI files.
NOTE
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As there is no MIDI patch information in an instrument track, this information is missing in
the resulting MIDI file.
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If you activate Export Inspector Volume/Pan, volume and pan information of the VST
instrument are converted and written into the MIDI file as controller data.
RELATED LINKS
Exporting MIDI Tracks as Standard MIDI File on page 158
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