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Hi.
Is it possible to import MIDI directly to (and only to) a Harmony parameter?
For example, ChordPrism 2
has an extensive and growing set of coherent MIDI chord sets, the individual chords of which can easily be played and exported in a desired order to a MIDI file.
It would be super-convenient to be able to drop such an Export directly onto a Harmony parameter in Synfire.
Of course we can use Palettes and Factories within Synfire directly. It's not like we don't have choices!
There are, however, quite a few harmony-oriented "assistants" out there (Scaler also immediately comes to mind), each with their own collections, quirks, and strengths. Being able to bring such directly into Synfire where desired would be a lovely interoperability to have.
As such programs basically all offer the "MIDI into DAW" workflow, if Synfire had its own "MIDI into Harmony" workflow that would be the ultimate in multi-program harmonic flexibility.
Mo., 23.02.2026 - 21:20 Permalink
Yes. Import the chord sequence MIDI and only use the Harmony parameter. Enable "Complete Chords" and disable all other options (see picture). Most importantly, don't create Figures and don't keep the takes (unless you want to re-run the harmonizer on them for some reason).
Mi., 22.07.2026 - 22:21 Permalink
I tested brand new Scaler 3.3 . Still not possible to get chord length with import/capture Midi.
From forum 2025:
I used chord detect mode on a midi file. Chords were recognized, but their lengths were not. Some chord a half measure some 2 measures and so on. Could you please advise how is it possible to detect chord length? Many thanks. Istvan
From Scaler Team:, This feature is currently being developed for the upcoming Scaler 3.3 update.
From Cubase forum 2025:
For this I played the Cubase midi (in pink below) into scaler from Cubase in real-time. (Original in pink, Scaler in Green)
in the Cubase Key Editor. (Original in orange, Scaler in Dark red)
