sfz format question

Try adding this to the line:

pitch_keycenter=c1

So, the second example gave you as appropriate c#1? If so, just use it.

You need all three tags in your <region> definition (as well as a sample file callout), afaik: key, lokey, hikey.

Key defines the root note of the sample -- essentially, this value corresponds to the fundamental frequency of the sample.

Lokey and Hikey define the range of the sample -- the midi notes that invoke this sample.

Ok, I believe I have an explanation. Thanks for the input.

You are indeed correct about the pitch_keycenter being the answer to the mystery.

Here's why: In the absence of a definition of pitch_keycenter for the current context, it appears that pitch_keycenter is defaulted to C4.

This explains why when I was using 'lokey=C4 hikey=C#4' to define the C4 sample, it appeared to work correctly. But when I defined any other note, such as C1, it was still defaulting to pitch_keycenter=c4. When I play C1, it was really playing a much lower note because it was offset from C4. Likewise, when I defined D4, it was playing a higher note, because it was also defaulting to C4. This drove me nuts for some time. (I finally found where it talks about it in the sfz spec, in the 'sample' opcode description)

When I used the 'key=C1' to define C1, it sets pitch_keycenter=lokey=hikey=c1. Then 'hikey=c#1' redefines the high note to C#1.
So, bottom line is that all that is required is the 'key=-' and the 'hikey'. Which, of course, is what I ended up with, but didn't understand why it worked.
But, as vovchik said, using 'pitch_keycenter=C1 lokey=c1 hikey=c#1' would also have worked. Using 'key=' saves a step.

So, to summarize: pitch_keycenter always defines the note where the sample is defined, and defaults to c4. If one of the range limits is also the pitch_keycenter note, then you can save a step by using 'key=' to that note, and then using lokey or hikey to specify the other limit. Otherwise, use lokey and/or hikey to bound the range, if necessary.

Clear as mud.
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

I've just started learning a bit about SFZ and what to make a bank of instruments to use in something outside of Dim Pro.
Dim Pro needs to be invoked for each track in S7 and can not be used in BIAB very well.
How does one (using SFZ) made a banks of instrument? Can some of the Dim Pro instruments I own be transfered into a new bank or what ever the right term is?
Thanks for any help Wyndham

Bob, is it or how would I use a DP program in SFZ player or is this not possible. Wyndham

Thanks that answered a lot of important question for me, Thanks again to all, Wyndham