Practice keyboard bell samples: Difference between revisions

misc sfz file editing tips
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==== Create lurie.sfz sample map file ====
==== Create lurie.sfz sample map file ====


Open a text editor, then copy the code below and paste it into the editor.
Open a text editor, then copy the code below and paste it into the editor. Make sure the editor preferences are set to Plain Text not Rich Text.


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  <region> sample=LT_10_10_59.wav key=103 hikey=127 // key G5
  <region> sample=LT_10_10_59.wav key=103 hikey=127 // key G5


Save the file as ''lurie.sfz'' in the ''lurie'' folder to which the samples were unzipped. You should check to be sure the editor added .txt to the end, and delete it so it ends in .sfz.


Save the file as ''lurie.sfz'' in the ''samples'' folder
==== Load the file into Sforzando ====
 
# Start Sforzando
==== Load the file into sforzando ====
# Drag the lurie.sfz file onto the Sforzando window.
# Start sforzando
# At the top left of the app, click ''INSTRUMENT'' and then ''Import'', navigate to luire.sfz and open it
# The bells should play when you click on the keys of the on screen keyboard
# The bells should play when you click on the keys of the on screen keyboard
# If you have connected and configured your MIDI interface, Open sforzando preferences from the menu, select your MIDI input and audio output
# If you have connected and configured your MIDI interface, Open sforzando preferences from the menu, select your MIDI input and audio output
# In sforzando's ''File'' menu, select save as and enter ''Practice Lurie''
# In Sforzando's ''File'' menu, select save as and enter ''Practice Lurie''


=== GCNA Members Only Samples ===
=== GCNA Members Only Samples ===