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SPM-1 Musician’s Manual
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MIDI PROGRAM NUMBERS
Most MIDI instruments have Program Numbers assigned to the various sounds and voices of the instrument. The
MIDI program numbers are often different from the patch program numbers for a particular instrument, making
things somewhat complicated. However, most manuals include a chart of MIDI program numbers and how they
relate to the control panel of the instrument.
The SPM-1 receives MIDI program change information. So you can change the sound It is playing from your master
keyboard or sequencer, assuming again that it sends program changes. This feature is also useful when you want
your sequencer to change sounds on the SPM-1 during playback. When recording a MIDI sequence, most
sequencers will also record any sound changes that you make during the recording. If your sequencer has editing
capability, you can also program the sound change at any point in the sequence after you have recorded a track.
See your sequencer manual for information about how to edit MIDI program changes.
MIDI PROGRAM CHART
The following chart shows the Program Numbers of the various sounds of the SPM-1. The Program Numbers given
here correspond to those that will be sent by instruments which start numbering at #01, such as the ENSONIQ
ESQ-1, the DX-7, and a number of other popular instruments. True MIDI Program Numbers (the numbers actually
sent between the instruments) begin at #00. To arrive at the true MIDI Program Number for a given sound change,
simply subtract 1 from the values shown below.
SOUND BUTTON
BANK BUTTON
PROGRAM NUMBER
OCTAVE BUTTON OFF
OCTAVE BUTTON ON
Piano 1
A
01
13
Piano 2
A
02
14
Piano 3
A
03
15
E. Piano 1
A
04
16
E. Piano 2
A
05
17
Marimba 1
B
06
18
Marimba 2
B
07
19
Vibes
B
08
20
Clav 1
B
09
21
Clav 2
B
10
22
Upright
A or B
11
11
Electric
A or B
12
12
Bass Off
A or B
23
23
The MIDI system is very complex and there is a wealth of information available on the subject from your ENSONIQ
dealer or by writing to the International MIDI Association, 11857 Hartsook St., North Hollywood, CA 91607.
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