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many instruments). See the documentation for your instrument for more
information.
Another possibility is that you are playing back a GM (General MIDI)-
authored MIDI Þle on a non-GM compatible device.
How Do I Use Pro Audio to Access All the
Sounds on My MIDI Instrument?
Pro Audio is normally set up to access the 128 sounds that are part of the
General MIDI standard. Pro Audio also includes custom instrument
deÞnitions that match the sounds on many popular instruments. To use
a custom instrument deÞnition:
If your manufacturer or instrument doesnÕt appear, check our web site to
see if an updated instrument deÞnition is available. You can also create
your own instrument deÞnition. For more information on instrument
deÞnitions, see Chapter 10, Using Instrument DeÞnitions.
My Keyboard Doubles Every Note I Play
When your keyboard doubles the notes, each note seems heavier or
thicker than usual, as if two notes of the same pitch are emitted when
you press the key. Also, you may Þnd that you can play only half as many
notes at one time before some of the held notes drop out.
This can occur when MIDI echo is enabled. The keyboard plays the note
for the key youÕve pressed. At the same time, the note is sent through the
1. Choose
Options-Instruments
to display the Assign Instruments
dialog box.
2. Click the Define button to display the Define Instruments and
Names dialog box.
3. Click Import, and then choose the file for the manufacturer of
your instrument.
4. Choose your instrument from the list and click OK.
5. Click Close to return to the Assign Instruments dialog box.
6. Select from the Port/Channel list all the ports and channels that
are being sent to that instrument.
7. Click on the instrument in the Uses Instrument list.
8. Click OK when you are done.
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