Mackie Spike User Manual page 24

23. MIDI data can be recorded
using one of the softsynths
supplied with Tracktion. Drag
the MIDI icon to the left of a
track, and Arm it.
24. Click the "New Filters" button,
and drag down the new fi lter to
the right of the track, in front
of any existing fi lters. A list of
plug-ins will appear, and you
can choose the MDA DX10
or other synths. (Synths have
a little keyboard icon). The
properties area shows various
options for the MDA DX10, in-
cluding loading presets.
25. Depending on the setting of your
keyboard, enable "end to end" in the
MIDI icon's Properties area and "e-to-e"
in the Transport area, in order to hear
your keyboard through the XD-2. You can
click on the keyboard to test out
the synths.
26. Press Record and ...play Maestro play!
27. See Tracktion's Help (F12) for more information on end-to-end and MIDI.
Tracktion Edit Screen (with connected MIDI Icon) and new fi lter menu
Properties area (when MIDI Icon is highlighted)
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