Overview

Each pitched instrument listed in the Maps file will have the following (if applicable):

  • Keymap – Shows the trigger range of the patch file; also used for note input.
  • Sounds Chart – Shows what sounds are available and what Dictionary Items access them.

Each unpitched instrument listed in the Maps file will have the following (if applicable):

  • Input Map – These are very similar to the keymaps except that the layout may have been modified for the sake of user friendly unpitched instrument note input.
  • Mapping Diagram – Shows how the unpitched instrument has been mapped within Sibelius.
  • Input Variables – Gives the user more flexibility when entering notes for unpitched instruments.