Import MIDI from Clipboard dialog box

How to get there

1. Place some MIDI data on the clipboard (from Finale or another sequencing program).
2. Choose the Selection tool or any other tool with regional selection.
3. Select a region of music.
4. Choose MIDI/Audio > MIDI Clipboard > Import MIDI from Clipboard.

What it does

Use the Import MIDI from Clipboard dialog box to change quantizationA process of rounding off rhythmic values of notes played in a MIDI performance to the nearest selected duration, resulting in a cleaner transcription of the notes. settings and other options when you’re importing a MIDI file from the clipboard. The options are the same as those in the Import MIDI File dialog box, except Convert Markers is not available. For an explanation of these settings, see Import MIDI file Options dialog box and Quantization Settings dialog box.

To use the current settings in the Import MIDI from Clipboard dialog box (without displaying the dialog box on the screen), press SHIFT when you choose Edit > Import MIDI from Clipboard.

See also:

Quantization Settings

Selection tool