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MIDI PERFORMANCE RECORDER

Okapi MIDI Recorder

Step-by-step instructions

Record performances from a keyboard, digital piano or other MIDI instrument, then review, transpose, loop and save the song.

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01

Before you start

  • Install Okapi MIDI Recorder.
  • Connect and power on the MIDI instrument and USB-MIDI interface.

Windows installation: Download the customer ZIP from Payhip, extract it, open the Setup file and follow the installation prompts.

02

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Select the MIDI input; the playback output normally follows the same interface.

  2. 2

    Enter the song name, tempo and count-in.

  3. 3

    Arm recording and begin playing, or use automatic start on the first note.

  4. 4

    Stop the take and select it for playback.

  5. 5

    Use transpose, full-song loop or section-loop controls while reviewing.

  6. 6

    Watch live treble-and-bass notation and the keyboard display.

  7. 7

    Save the performance as MIDI or export MusicXML for notation software.

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What each main feature does

Live treble-and-bass notation and 88-key display

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Transpose, full-song looping and section looping

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Save standard MIDI and MusicXML files

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

04

Save or export your work

Save wanted takes before exiting; the program warns when unsaved work remains.

05

Troubleshooting

  • If a button does nothing, complete the earlier steps and make sure the required file or device is selected.
  • For Windows programs, close and reopen the program after connecting a new device.
  • Use Help inside the program for control-by-control guidance.
  • Record a short test before a long performance.

Your files stay on your device unless the app clearly tells you that an upload is required.