On 10/02/2009 05:57 PM, Tobias Doerffel wrote: > Am Freitag, 2. Oktober 2009 11:45:18 schrieb Nikos Chantziaras: >> (Not sure if this question belongs on the dev or users list.) >> >> Why is the default key in LMMS A4 instead of C4 or C5? Since C is the >> harmonic center, I would have expected C to be the default (like in >> other music software.) > Because A4 is a standardized tone in the music world (for example orchestras > tune their instrument for A4).
It's just that C is the most common key used for pianos and keyboards (a few keyboards used B, but still the majority is C). > I know we discussed this in IRC but changing > this would cause lots of trouble with upgrading old files and update things > everywhere. There's also been another reason, I can't remember now. I vote for > keeping it as is. Isn't the key saved in the project file? Meaning that if a project is loaded that uses A4 (or whatever else the user has chosen!), LMMS won't change that even if the default for new projects is C4? Anyway, I posted this not because I feel strongly about it; after all, I can still pick what I like. A default is just a default :) I was just curious about the reasons A was chosen, especially since the user has to change it to C if he/she wants to be compatible with other instruments (to jam with someone who's playing a tune in C major for example, I can't use LMMS default pick; his C major is not my C major in my keyboard that drives LMMS), so C looks the more reasonable default choice. But again, it can be changed. It's a bit of a burden to do this every time though you insert a new instrument. Perhaps a new configuration option would be a good idea? -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come build with us! The BlackBerry® Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9-12, 2009. Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/devconf _______________________________________________ LMMS-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/lmms-devel
