{"id":7744,"date":"2017-08-18T14:35:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T12:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fortenotation.com\/en\/?p=7744"},"modified":"2020-01-31T15:33:51","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T14:33:51","slug":"change-the-sound-within-a-stave-program-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortenotation.com\/en\/change-the-sound-within-a-stave-program-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Change the Sound Within a System or Stave (Program Changes)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question: Can I use “Program Changes” with FORTE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you can add program changes to FORTE, and here’s how…<\/p>\n

First, check that “Use VST” is activated. (You’ll find this button in the main menu “Playback,” tab “VST.”)<\/p>\n

Now, for the sound or program changes:<\/p>\n

1. In your score, press “ctrl+1” and double-click the desired stave. You’ll the window, “Staff Properties,” open.<\/p>\n

2. Select the tab “Instrument.” Click the “List <<” button and more options will appear.<\/p>\n

3. Select the button “New Patch” \u2013 it’s the small, green one.<\/p>\n

\"program-changes-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Select the desired bar and timing for your change.
\n001 (bar): 01 (beat):000
\nFor example, 003:02:000 refers to the second beat of the third bar of your score.<\/p>\n

5. Select the patch and confirm your choice by “Apply.” The new patch is visible on the list.<\/p>\n

\"program-changes-2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a short video<\/h3>\n

Here’s a screencast (it’s the German layout, but the buttons are in the same positions in your English version). You’ll hear the different sounds at 0:46.<\/em><\/p>\n