Settings

Settings manages Sonic Vein Studio's general preferences, audio and MIDI parameters, keyboard shortcuts, diagnostics, and software information. Customize the software to suit your workflow and use diagnostic and support functions to troubleshoot issues.

1. General

General contains Interface, Editor Windows, and Piano Roll sections for configuring basic display settings and editor behavior.

1. Interface

Configure basic interface settings, including:

• Language: selects the interface language.

• Smooth Zoom & Scrolling: enables or disables smooth zooming and scrolling.

2. Editor Windows

Set how the Piano Roll and Mixer open by default.

• Piano Roll window mode: chooses an embedded panel or a separate window.

• Mixer window mode: chooses an embedded panel or a separate window.

Note: Changes take effect the next time you open the corresponding editor.

3. Piano Roll

Adjust how MIDI notes are displayed without changing the note data itself.

• MIDI Note Color Scheme: chooses a forward or reverse color wheel to set colors for different pitches.

• Show MIDI Note Numbers: shows or hides each note's MIDI note number.

• Show Velocity: shows or hides note velocities.

• Show Articulations: shows or hides the articulations associated with notes.

These settings affect only the information displayed in the Piano Roll, not MIDI note data.

2. Audio and MIDI

Audio and MIDI contains Device and MIDI Playback sections for managing audio device parameters and MIDI playback behavior.

1. Device

Configure the audio device used by the software and its parameters.

• Audio Output: selects an audio output device.

• Sample Rate (Hz): sets the audio sample rate.

• Buffer Size (frames): sets the audio buffer size.

Changing the audio device or format may briefly interrupt playback. Click Apply when you finish to apply the changes.

2. MIDI Playback

Adjust MIDI behavior during playback and when stopping, including:

• MIDI Thru During Recording: controls whether incoming MIDI is passed directly to the playback chain during recording.

• Reset MIDI on Stop: controls whether the MIDI state resets when playback stops.

• Do Not Reset Tracked Controllers: preserves tracked controller states on stop instead of resetting them.

When playback stops: Host notes are released. Enabling Reset MIDI on Stop also resets all controllers.

3. Keyboard Shortcuts

View and customize keyboard shortcuts for software commands.

View all currently configured shortcuts and change or enter key combinations to suit your workflow.

Restore the default shortcut for an individual command or restore the entire default shortcut set after customization.

4. Diagnostics

View the software version and structured error events, and export a diagnostic package when you need technical support.

1. Diagnostic information

The current version information and structured error events help identify problems encountered while running the software.

2. Export a diagnostic package

Click Export Diagnostic Package to generate the following files on your computer:

SonicVeinStudio-diagnostics.zip

Diagnostic packages are saved locally only. You decide whether to share them with Sonic Vein for technical support.

5. About

View the software version, check for updates, and access the official website and support resources.

1. Version and updates

View your current Sonic Vein Studio version and check for available updates.

2. Official resources

Use the available links to access:

• Official website

• User guide

• Feedback and support

3. Legal and license information

View the privacy policy, terms of use, and third-party license information.