Adding instruments

[Des]

Hi everyone

I am a raw newbie to Cakewalk and use to edit bought or free midi songs. I am familiar with changing the instrument on a track and would like to be able to add extra instruments to the bank, for instance a different sounding guitar plugin  but stumped and can not find a way to do it or if it is possible. Any help is most welcome.

Des

 

 

 

[msmcleod]

First you need to add the instrument, which can either be done using the add track button:

... or by dragging the instrument from the browser to an empty space in the track view:



Once you've done that, you need to set the output of your MIDI track to the input of the instrument you've inserted, e.g:



Or alternatively, just hold down SHIFT and drag the MIDI clip from your existing track to the new instrument track.  You can then delete your old MIDI track.
 

[Eddie]

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but stumped and can not find a way to do it or if it is possible

Did you read the Software instruments section of the documentation?

[Des]

Thanks for your replies. I will not be able to get to the issue today, have a very small day surgery, but will respond more fully tomorrow.

Des

[Des]

Every thing worked fine. I appreciate your help.

Des

[Eddie]

2 hours ago, Des said:

Every thing worked fine. I appreciate your help.

You're welcome. Now have some fun!