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In addition, the following options affect how
MIDI data is recorded in Pro Tools:
◆ The MIDI Input Filter can filter out MIDI mes-
sages that you may not want to record, such as
Polyphonic Aftertouch or System Exclusive
data. For more information, see “MIDI Input Fil-
ter” on page 299.
◆ Input Quantize, when enabled, automatically
quantizes (time corrects) all MIDI notes that are
recorded. For more information, see “Input
Quantize” on page 300.
Enabling Input Devices
To record from a MIDI device (such as a MIDI
keyboard) in Pro Tools, the device must be en-
abled in the Input Devices dialog. You can also
use this dialog to make sure unwanted notes
from certain devices, such as drum machines or
arpeggiators, are not recorded.
MIDI Control Surfaces
In order to use any MIDI
control surfaces (such as the Digidesign Com-
mand|8), they must be enabled in the Input De-
vices dialog.
MMC
In order for Pro Tools to synchronize to
MMC, the MMC source must be enabled in the
Input Devices dialog.
To enable input devices:
1
Choose Setup > MIDI > Input Devices.
2
In the MIDI Input Enable dialog, do the fol-
lowing:
• Select the MIDI devices you want to record.
Also, select any device to be used as a con-
trol surface.
• Deselect any input devices you want to ig-
nore while recording MIDI.
3
Click OK.
MIDI Input Enable dialog
Devices do not need to be selected to receive
MIDI data from Pro Tools. For example, a
device used exclusively as a sound module
does not need to be selected in the MIDI In-
put Enable dialog.