Creative EMU10K1 User Guide - Page 36

Creative Keyboard MIDI Input Test an Instrument The Creative Keyboard allows you to play musical notes on various instruments much like a composer would play notes on a piano (or other instrument) while creating or arranging music. To edit the sound, use Vienna SoundFont Studio or another sound editor. To select a MIDI input device: 1. In the Select MIDI In box on the Options dialog, click the correct MIDI port. 2. Click the OK button. You can now use the external MIDI input device to test your sound creation. You can use external MIDI input devices to audition your MIDI banks and instruments. First, connect a MIDI input device to your audio card and, then, select that device in Creative Keyboard. To test an instrument: 1. In Creative Keyboard, click the bank and the instrument you want. 2. Click the keys on the keyboard to test the sound. If you have an external MIDI input device , you will probably find it easier to use: • To select multiple notes to play simultaneously, use your right mouse button to click on each key-each key selected is marked by a black dot. • To release the keys, right-click each one, or click the All Notes Off button. • To slide across the keyboard, drag the mouse. • If the playback is sustained too long, click the All Notes Off button. To test instruments with MIDI controllers 1. In Creative Keyboard, click the MIDI controller you want to use. 2. Specify a value in the Controller Value box or drag the slider to the value. 3. Click the keys on the keyboard to test the sound. If you have an external MIDI input device, it may be easier to use. If you do not like the effects on your instrument, click the Reset Controllers button to set the MIDI controllers to their default values. Using Sound Blaster Live! Value 22