Midi File Export - Imported Midi File different dots?

[Radiussound]

Hi everyone,

 

Why does the imported midi file (right) one look different than the exported midi file (left)?

There are extra dots in the imported midi file which makes it a hassle to sharpen/flatten the curves with the Automation Curve tool.

 

Because I use automation a LOT I decided to make it more easy and save Regions with Region Midi Volume Automation in it. These regions have not notes.

It is my plan to import those regions with automation when needed and to Join those regions with the regions I want to automate.

To make it easy for myself I created a PDF with all the Regions Automation numbered.

Until now my plan does not seem to work. When I Import my Exported Midi files those extra dots are there.

 

The Automation Curves I created are just an indication, it was my plan to flatten/sharpen the curve to taste.

 

 

Here you can see I numbered the Automation Regions

 

How can I overcome this?

[Atlas007]

I’d venture (?) that while exporting as MIDI file, Logic would proceed onto same some kind of conversion to render the automation curves compatible to other DAWs.

Have you considered saving the automation curves into a Logic project (on different tracks #), from which you could later on import back at will.

Not ideal, admittedly… just a possible workaround to try…

[Radiussound]

I’d venture (?) that while exporting as MIDI file, Logic would proceed onto same some kind of conversion to render the automation curves compatible to other DAWs.

Have you considered saving the automation curves into a Logic project (on different tracks #), from which you could later on import back at will.

Not ideal, admittedly… just a possible workaround to try…

 

That’s a good idea. I created a template where all the automated Regions are stored on a hidden track, easy to drag n drop this way.

[polanoid]

On 3/2/2022 at 6:51 PM, Radiussound said:

There are extra dots in the imported midi file which makes it a hassle to sharpen/flatten the curves with the Automation Curve tool.

 

The MIDI File format provides no means to describe a curve between two nodes, so Logic exports interpolation events that make sure the imported result sounds the same as the exported data. Also, technically what you are describing is not automation (which can not be exported into a MIDI file at all), but MIDI CC data. Be aware that the MIDI file format is not the preferred way to transfer data from Logic to Logic, there are better ways to do that (e.g. Track Import)

Edited July 3, 2022 by polanoid