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Master Mode
Master Mode Page 2 (MAST 2)
Overview of General MIDI Mode
Once enabled, Program mode will display the set of 128 standard GM program names on the
right side of the screen (see below.) Aside from the different layout and program choice, Program
mode operates normally (see below for info on the left side of the screen.) A default GM sequence will
be loaded which sets FX sends for reverb and chorus, which are part of the GM specification.
Drum programs will also be remapped to the GM drum map. The standard PC3LE programs
will not be visible until GM mode is turned off.
Replacing Default General MIDI Programs
The PC3LE’s GM sounds consist of PC3LE programs tailored to work well in all GM sequences,
but you can also edit or exchange these programs to suit your taste. The PC3LE provides you
with a GM sound set editor which allows you to replace the PC3LE’s default GM programs with
any other PC3LE factory or user created program. For example, you could choose a different
factory or user created piano program to replace the default GM program 1, Ac Grand Piano.
This way, any GM sequence that uses GM program 1 would now use the new piano program
that you selected. Alternatively, you could even choose a different instrument to replace the
default GM program 1, such as PC3LE program 47 Harpsichord. This way, any GM sequence
that uses GM program 1 would now use the new harpsichord program that you selected. Using
a PC3LE program that does not resemble the instrument named in the current GM program
would technically make the PC3LE incompatible with GM, but some users may want to do this
as a way to “remix” GM sequences.
It is easy to replace default GM programs in order to make a custom GM sound set. Once in GM
mode, the right side of Program Mode screen displays a list of the GM programs with their
standard GM names. The left side of the screen shows you what PC3LE program is being used
for the selected GM program. Pressing left on the cursor moves you to this field. Use the cursor’s
up/down buttons, the alphanumeric pad, the plus/minus buttons, or the alpha wheel if you
wish to select a different PC3LE program for the current GM program. Don’t use the program or
category buttons because these will change the currently selected GM program. The newly
selected PC3LE program will be used by the current GM program, though the name of the GM
program will not change. To save these settings you must enter and then exit Master Mode.
Saved settings can be recalled after powering off or leaving GM mode. To restore GM mode’s
factory selected programs, press the Reset soft button (see below.)
Demo Button
The Demo Button parameter determines whether or not pressing the Play/Pause button plays a
demo song for the current program while in Program mode. Set this to off when using the
transport buttons to control an external sequencer while in Program mode.
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