Google Summer of Code with Sugar Labs(week 4)

Enhancing MIDI Import Support and Improving Functionality

As I progress further into my Google Summer of Code journey, Week 4 has been particularly productive. This week, my focus was primarily on refining the MIDI import support within Music Blocks, addressing various functionalities to improve user experience and functionality

1. Note Value Approximation: Implementing note value approximation was crucial for accurately representing imported MIDI data within the system. This enhancement ensures that the nuances of timing and rhythm are faithfully preserved.
2. Enhanced Visibility on Canvas: To enhance user interaction, I added offsets to action blocks. This adjustment significantly improves visibility on the canvas, making it easier for users to work with intricate musical arrangements.
3. Testing and Bug Fixes: Tested the midi import with variety of midi file to identify and rectify bugs. This iterative process was instrumental in stabilizing the new functionalities and ensuring a seamless user experience.
4. Action Block Management: Another significant improvement was the implementation of a feature to automatically break down sequences into multiple action blocks when the noteblock count exceeds 24.I also introduced a threshold feature. Now, when the number of noteblocks exceeds 100, Music Blocks displays a message notifying users that the “MIDI file is too large… generating only 100 noteblocks”.

You can find the “midi import” progress here :https://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/pull/3904

Stay tuned for more updates as I continue to evolve and expand the capabilities of Music Blocks!