Christophe wrote:

> The question is : why do I need an SCO file when I use a MIDI file as
> note
> input ?

for generating tables and for some global instruments activation. Also,
in case of realtime MIDI performance, a score is necessary for giving a
non-null time of Csound operation (use f0 for this)

> The second is : If I must use a SCO file , what is the minimal
> commands a
> SCO file must contains ?

For realtime performance at least one f0 statement is required.

> Conclusion : using SCO file is not my goal, I prefer to generate
> separate
> waves to be used in a multitrack audio sequencer.

It is a good alternative to normal sco files; but you can only give 3
init parameters to each note via MIDI (channel i.e. instr-number,
note-number and velocity) while using 'i' statements the number of
p-fields is not limited so you can construct a more complex instrument
behavior. To partially resolve this limit of MIDI you can use continuous
controller messages with your instruments

best

Gabriel Maldonado

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