accompaniment track. On the other hand, the command
switches to the corresponding number when you want to transfer
the accompaniment to an external MIDI tone generator. This
may be a MIDI expander, such as the GMega, or a synthesizer;
you can also transfer the song in which you are using the
accompaniment to an external sequencer (a hardware sequencer,
such as the Q-80, or a software sequencer running on a personal
computer), in order to record the accompaniment. Use the F
(function) buttons to select the desired track for the style.
Above the tracks you will find information about the program set
for the selected track. The program change numbers and the
name of the instrument are shown. Note that instruments with
chromatic assignment (Bass and ACC 1 through 4) have a
program change range of 199 steps (in the case of the Drums
track you can switch between 9 drum kits). The General MIDI
Standard (GM) defines 128 program switches and 1 drum kit,
unless it has been expanded by a manufacturer-specific addition.
In order to maintain compatibility for future export of the style,
you should make sure to select instruments only in the program
range from 001 and 128 and to use only the first drum kit (001).
Of course, if compatibility is not required you can freely select
the sounds best suited to your accompaniment tracks from the
entire set of 200 programs. The remaining indications in the
display provide information about the current style.
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