How to use Articulation Maps in Cakewalk by Bandlab

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In this video we learn how to use the new Articulation Maps in Cakewalk by Bandlab!

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[Promidi]

One suggestion is to set the chase mode to "full" (It's set to CCs in the video) for the articulation maps. This is to make sure the correct articulation is selected and playback is started from the middle of an articulation maps rather than before.

Of course, for this to work, in Preferences | Project | MIDI, both "MIDI Event Chase on Play" and "Include Note Events." need to be selected.

[Patrickillian]

The best Cakewalk content channel on Youtube.

[timflannagin]

I regret that I only have one like to give. This deserves 10 of them.

[gavinhumemusic]

Thanks. This is going to be so useful for string parts. I had resorted to having separate tracks for sustained, short, pizzicato etc which was not good for cpu but easier than the old method of key switching. Keep up the great work with this channel!

[adk_studios]

This is awesome 😍

10:34 yea, I too am not sure about Capo and Capo. But, I usually say capo instead of capo 🤷

[LeeJacksonAudio]

Thank you for putting this video up on YouTube! I've been neglecting a couple of my VSTi plug-ins because I didn't want to mess with the keyswitching. Now I'll be able to use them to their fullest, thanks to CbB's feature and your explanation/demonstration. Much obliged!

[orderd]

I have an older controller keyboard with no faders or switches so have bought external midi controllers to help. I'm writing string quartet parts for band recordings and that involves a ton of articulation options. This is going to make my life so much easier!
Thanks both to Bandlab for all the dedication you give to Cakewalk (and it's users) and to Mike for being our lovable tour guide!

[Promidi]

What I used to do is use a separate MIDI track for the kewswitches . With that separate MIDI track, I would use a drum map to display the keyswitch names. Then I could enable both tracks in the PRV. With Articulation maps, I no longer have to use this workaround.

[danielcarlheister]

Sir you have made my year. I have spent years "PROGRAMMING" all the keyswitches. I will start using these maps asap. Thanks for the video. Cheers. By the way we say "Caaapo" in the States. Thought you might want to know. LOL.

[reevant]

To put it mildly “BLOODY BRILLIANT”. This was a gripe of mine not being able to add such maps made using something like AmpleSound guitars a pain. I see myself setting this up when I get up in the morning. First on the AmpleSound guitars. I also see myself using it with VSL Synchron stuff and probably some Kontakt instruments. It will make life totally different. Thanks yet again Mike. For me this was your best session yet.

It’s 10:20pm here on the Gold Coast right now and the sunrise was before 5:00am so to bed I go. But, I now know just what tomorrow will be. Thanks yet again.

Tony

[FadyAbiHACHEM]

This is a great option added to cakewalk. It will save time in writing music.
I will write some maps for: Amadeus. Bravura. Philharmonik 2. Berlin strings. And many more.
We can now re-use a lot of vsti old sounds...
But since i use oriental sounds also... because i write oriental music, i think i will write some maps for it

[refire]

Mike, Thanks for helping kick frustration in the teeth --you always come through.

[mikescofield]

Another thing I wouldn't have figured out on my own. Thanks Mike!

[lawrieanness]

So many positive comments belwo, its difficult to find a new one! As usual Mike, you have saved me hours and have broken through the impossibility of ploughing through the reference guide. I owned Sonar Platinum for many years, but as an occasional hobbyist never made as much progress as I have since watching your videos. You have transformed my enjoyment of the program. So well done, thank you! I have three Ample Sound VSTi's (Martin Lite, Bass Lite and Telecaster (full)) plus Spitfire Orchestra. Any articulation maps would be welcome, but I will start on the Ample TC tonight!

[scottmallard]

Great tutorial! I'm starting to really use this tool for the programming of Spitfire orchestra samples.

[sevenfifteen]

Thank you! Another awesome Cakewalk tutorial, that's easy to follow. I liked it three times ;)
Regarding MIDI messages. MIDI is a serial protocol. Although we seem to play chords, for example, the messages for the notes to play come in one after the other (in the order your pressed them on the keyboard, that's why "as played" works for arpeggiators). Order defines when a message will be executed. So when setting the articulation map, the first notes entered will be triggered first, etc.

[jimmysee]

In Canada its pronounced cApo, at least in my part of the country. :)

[rager]

What an excellent feature! Thank you for showing this.

[Asado]

Excellent tutorial, Mike - thank you very much!

[southpaw]

Great job!! You are becoming the de facto Cakewalk video guy