Old 07-25-2014, 07:39 AM   #1
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When importing a multi-channel midi file spread across several tracks is there a simple way to identify the midi channel number for each track, or better yet import the channel number directly to the track as some programs do? I realize I can do it by checking the event list for each channel and setting it for each track with reacontrolmidi but it seems there should be a simpler way.....
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Old 07-25-2014, 08:05 AM   #2
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For MIDI tracks that are multi-channel (that is, contain MIDI messages on more than one channel) - the channel number is included in the generated track name:



This Cream MIDI file had three MIDI tracks in it; 2 of which were Multi-channel.

Nit pick: imo the channel number (10) should be shown on the Drums track too.

Not sure why how you are using ReaControlMIDI
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Old 07-25-2014, 08:31 AM   #3
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Thanks for the reply. In Reaper the midi files I've been importing show the artist, instrument name and song title or a variation of that. No midi channel number. Perhaps this has to do with how the file was created and saved. If I open them in a small freeware program called Speedy Midi each track shows the midi channel as well as the volume, pan and patch settings. I guess it's just the way Reaper handles midi, which I think is little quirky. I use reacontrolmidi to adjust the volume and pan by track though I realize I can use the Midi Track Control to do this as well. Thanks again.
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Here, Reaper is adding the channel number to the generated track name.

Maybe your MIDI file is multi-track, each with a single channel? And it just so happens that the MIDI on each of those tracks is on a different channel?

Perhaps you can attach it?
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Tom Waits midi.
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Old 07-25-2014, 09:33 AM   #6
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Tried this: Imported midi file to a single track, opened in editor and exported. When reopened to multitracks the midi channels were displayed. I know there are midi formats 0 and 1 so maybe this is the problem.
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... I meant the original MIDI file (zipped)
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Old 07-25-2014, 02:52 PM   #9
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As I guessed, that MIDI file is multi-track, each with MIDI on a single channel. So no channel numbers in the track names.

But ... try this:
-- set the MIDI import Preferences to "Always prompt"
-- drag and drop the MIDI file
-- answer the pop-ups as follows and you will get the channels:



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Hey, that did it! On import I had been leaving "Expand midi tracks to new Reaper tracks" checked since that seemed like the right choice. Simple solution. Thanks so much!
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