key Opcode
With this opcode you can cause a region to be played only when the incoming MIDI note is equal to [note-value]. If you want your region to be triggered by a range of notes, please see lokey and hikey opcodes.
Opcode Prototype
key=[note-value]
Parameter
The mandatory [note-value] parameter defines the note assigned to the region. This parameter only accepts a valid MIDI note number (from 0 to 127) or name (from C-1 to G9):
| Note Numbers | Note Names | Octave |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 11 | C-1 to B-1 | -1 |
| 12 to 23 | C0 to B0 | 0 |
| 24 to 35 | C1 to B1 | 1 |
| 36 to 47 | C2 to B2 | 2 |
| 48 to 59 | C3 to B3 | 3 |
| 60 to 71 | C4 to B4 | 4 |
| 72 to 83 | C5 to B5 | 5 |
| 84 to 95 | C6 to B6 | 6 |
| 96 to 107 | C7 to B7 | 7 |
| 108 to 119 | C8 to B8 | 8 |
| 120 to 127 | C9 to G9 | 9 |
Allowed Sections
May be used in sections <global> and <region>.
Examples
Defines one different note for every region.
<region>
sample=mysamples/piano-c1.wav
key=24
<region>
sample=mysamples/piano-c#1.wav
key=25
<region>
sample=mysamples/piano-d1.wav
key=26
<region>
sample=mysamples/piano-d#1.wav
key=d#1
Availability
Since LinuxSampler 2.0.0
Conforms to SFZ v1 Standard.