Section 12 — The MIDI Connection
10 ENSONIQ KT Musician’s Manual
volume and pan, expression, sustain, and the All Notes Off and Reset All Controllers messages.
With these controllers supported, a composition that relies on note articulations and mix settings
can be played back and still sound correct when played by any GM sound module. The KT
supports all of the above MIDI messages, and fully conforms to the General MIDI Specification.
Why use General MIDI?
While the KT instruments are a superb sound source, with greater fidelity and more
programmability than most GM modules, there are interesting applications for General MIDI that
can enhance your music making.
1. There is an interesting genre of music software (for your computer) that creates backing
patterns for you to play along with, for pleasure and study. These programs include:
Band in a Box For more information contact:
PG Music Inc.
266 Elmwood Avenue
Suite 111
Buffalo, NY 14222
Voice 1-800-268-6272 or 905-528-2368
FAX 905-628-2541
Jammer For more information contact:
Soundtreck
3384 Hill Dr.
Duluth, GA 30136
Voice 404-623-0879
FAX 404-623-3054
MiBac Jazz For more information contact:
MiBac Music Software
PO Box 468
Northfield, MN 55057
Voice 507-645-5851
2. Many pre-recorded pieces of music can be purchased for home listening, solo performance
backing tracks (e.g., instant karaoke), and other applications. Note that this application
requires a computer/hardware sequencer/sequencer player and some type of computer
software (such as those listed above). Look through current issues of music/computer
software magazines for listings (these products must conform to the Standard MIDI File
[SMF] format* in order to use them properly).
* A Standard MIDI File (SMF) is a MIDI protocol designed for sharing sequences between different products.
3. There is an ever-increasing amount of educational software that uses General MIDI for such
applications as ear training, music lessons, etc.
4. Some computer games offer General MIDI as an optional sound source. The KT will provide
high quality sound variations for this enjoyable leisure activity, enhancing the excitement
and thrill of your computer games.
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