writing pitch bend in MIDI

[DSL]

Hi friends,

I do realise that I won't be the first person to ask about this, but I couldn't find what I was looking for by searching...

Would someone please point me to a tutorial video or similar that shows how to write pitch bend information in my MIDI tracks. I'm only looking to be able to do the basics. I've found the 'wheel' controller pane, but I can't seem to draw what I want (ie smooth bends).

Thanks as ever,

Dave

[reginaldStjohn]

You should be able to do what you want with automation lanes.  You can also use the Controller pane, as you noted, but it can be harder to draw precise curves. 

https://gaga.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Automation.09.html

You can also use the pattern tools to draw repetitive paterns

https://gaga.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR X3&language=3&help=Tools.13.html

[Promidi]

The PRV controller lanes are my go to for entering pitch bends (and all controllers for tat matter)

One reason I use the PRV controller lanes, instead of automation nodes, is because of the Transform Tool. You cannot apply the Transform Tool on automation nodes.

Also, controller events can be manipulated by CAL scripts, whereas automation nodes cannot. I have actually written many CAL scripts that specificity manipulate pitch bend events. I have built these into a Studioware panel that I have written.

For drawing MIDI controllers I usually use the smart tool.  The draw tool could work too.

Personally, I use CAL scripts I have written to create smooth pitch bends.  One even converts a straight line to a smooth curve.

[DSL]

Oh thanks chaps! I'll try these out.

[Mark Morgon-Shaw]

I always play them in , use Sound on Sound editing mode in the preferences and you can record them over the top of the existing midi data and tweak them in the PRV

I agree the resolution is not ideal in the PRV

[sjoens]

Turn off global Snap and use the SMART, Draw or Line Tool (F9).  Repeat hitting F9 to scroll thru Draw tools.

 

Edited August 14, 2023 by sjoens

[DSL]

Some good advice, thank you everyone.

[John Vere]

I was curious. Opened a basic project added a synth, and using the virtual keyboard played a few notes. I added a Wheel lane to the controller pane and drew a pitch bend. The first attempt was blocky ( notice the lower part)  so I turned off snap and I was able to draw exactly what I wanted by just holding the left mouse button as I moved it around. No fuss to muss. 

 

Edited August 15, 2023 by JohnnyV

[sjoens]

Snap forces drawing to the current snap resolution.  Turning it off avoids that.  In some cases you won't hear a difference, but things like pitch bend may require smoother transitions.