# Using stems for clean import of midi

**URL:** <https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/using-stems-for-clean-import-of-midi/21706>\
**Category:** Scaler 3 General Discussion\
**Created:** [April 15, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/using-stems-for-clean-import-of-midi/21706 "2025-04-15T14:59:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/using-stems-for-clean-import-of-midi/21706/1 "2025-04-15T14:59:21Z")

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I am finding that MIDI import/export works best when you have stems. In scores where many instruments are used and different chords play at the same time is when I see confusion in import and export. Stems reduce the complexity and seem to import clearner. Anyone else seeing this?