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Switch articulations with expression maps

Build a map of articulations like legato and staccato and apply them to notes.

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Step by step

  1. 01

    Open MIDI → Expression Maps… and click New, use the string-section starting point, or Import an .oxmap file.

  2. 02

    Add articulations, each with a name, Symbol, Group, type and outputs such as Key switch.

  3. 03

    Click Assign to track, or pick the map in the Inspector's Composition section.

  4. 04

    Open a part and choose MIDI → Articulations & Note Expression.

  5. 05

    Under Articulations, select notes and set their articulation.

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