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Program numbering

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Note and channel data

A zero data value is the first program. Copying a one-based display number directly can select the next patch.

Program numbering · C0 00 → 0 ↔ 1

Bytes in the example are hexadecimal. In channel messages the first byte identifies the type and channel. Subsequent data bytes carry parameters. System messages use other layouts.

Example

MIDI 1.0 message / interpretation · C0 00 / 0 ↔ 1

MIDI 1.0 message / interpretation

C0 00 0 ↔ 1

Try it

Which field should you identify first in a MIDI monitor?

AnswerIdentify the status before decoding the data fields. With running status the prior channel status can still apply.

Related topics

Why MIDI is not an audio recording

References

MIDI specifications and reference tables

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