Assigning Instruments for SmartMusic Accompaniments

To assign playback instruments (that will playback using SoundFonts), SmartMusic looks to the instrument assigned to each staff. It is particularly important to review the instrument assigned to each staff if you are generating a SmartMusic Accompaniment from an existing Finale file, and if the file was setup for playback with a MIDI device other than Finale’s SmartMusic SoftSynth. Remember, Finale playback with SmartMusic Softsynth chosen as the MIDI Out device in the MIDI Setup dialog box will match playback of the .SMP accompaniment file when performed by SmartMusic.

1. From the Window menu, choose Instrument List.
2. Under the Instrument column, click the popup menu for a staff and choose New Instrument (at the top of the list). The Instrument Definition dialog box appears. Note the channels that are currently defined.
3. In the Instrument Name text box, enter an instrument name. This is the name that will appear in SmartMusic.
4. Ensure the channel is set to one not used by any other staff.
5. Click OK. You return to the Instrument List.
6. Assign a new instrument for each of the remaining staves. Make sure to choose New Instrument from the popup menu for each staff to enter each part name and set a unique channel for each.

When you have finished assigning instruments, be sure to play the file to review your changes before saving.

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