Testing Playback and Recording Devices

If a track is assigned to a device, and you hear no sound for that track during playback, then it is a good idea to directly test the playback for the device.

To test the playback for a MIDI output device:

1.      Choose the MIDI Device Configuration command in the Setup menu.

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Type "gds" or "gdc" for Quick Device Setup for Quick Device Configuration.

2.      In the MIDI Device Configuration Window, select a MIDI device by clicking its name. MIDI device names are displayed in normal text, whereas MIDI port names are displayed in bold text.

3.      Choose the Test command in the main menu of the MIDI Device Configuration Window.

4.      Composer will display and play back a 12-note chromatic scale. By watching the device activity, there is a good chance that you will be able to diagnose the problem with sound not being heard from the device.

5.      If you unexpectedly do not hear sound for a device when you choose the Test command, then some possible explanations and remedies are suggested in What To Do If You Do Not Hear Any Sound.

To test recording on a MIDI input device:

1.      Choose the MIDI Device Configuration command in the Setup menu.

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Type "gds" or "gdc" for Quick Device Setup for Quick Device Configuration.

2.      Perform some notes on your MIDI input device (typically a MIDI keyboard). Observe whether the recording indicator lights up in a bright red color.

3.      If you unexpectedly do not observe recording activity for that input device, then some possible explanations and remedies are suggested in What To Do If Recording Does Not Work.

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