Edit Mode

Edit mode turns the keyboard into a step-recording tool. Instead of just hearing notes, each key you tap adds a note directly into the piano roll at the current playhead position.

Enabling Edit Mode

Tap the pencil icon in the keyboard panel header to toggle edit mode on. When active, the pencil icon turns orange to indicate edit mode is engaged.

How Step Recording Works

1. Position the playhead on the piano roll where you want to start entering notes
2. Enable edit mode
3. Tap a key on the keyboard — a note is placed in the piano roll at the playhead position, using the corresponding pitch
4. The note duration is determined by the current grid quantization setting
5. The playhead advances automatically so you can tap the next note

A live note name indicator shows the pitch during editing, giving you confirmation of each note as you enter it.

This approach — sometimes called step entry — is useful when you know the notes but want to enter them one at a time without worrying about timing. You set the rhythm by choosing the quantization value, not by how fast you tap.

Turning Edit Mode Off

Tap the pencil icon again to return to normal keyboard playing mode. Notes already entered remain in the piano roll.

Tip: Set your Grid Quantization before entering notes so each tap lands on the correct rhythmic value. For example, use 1/8 to enter a string of eighth notes.