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Segment Designer

The most important component in Microsoft DirectMusic Producer is the segment, which is a playable unit of sound data.

Segments can contain a variety of elements, including bands, tempos, time signatures, lyrics, script commands, and chord changes. Elements are organized in Tracks. Most segments contain at least one of the following tracks as a source of musical notes or other sounds:

Segments generally contain a Band Track as well, but it is possible to play a segment that has no band track, provided the instrument assignments and other PChannel settings have been implemented by a band in another segment, or can be left at their default value.


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