MusicianCV · TRGM closed hi-hat mapping
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Note and channel data
GM maps 42 to closed and 46 to open hi-hat. Swap them in one groove and listen to the decay.
GM closed hi-hat mapping · 99 2A 64 → ch10 · 42
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 · 99 2A 64 / ch10 · 42
MIDI 1.0 message / interpretation99 2A 64 ch10 · 42
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Which field should you identify first in a MIDI monitor?
Answer
Identify the status before decoding the data fields. With running status the prior channel status can still apply.Related topics
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MIDI specifications and reference tables
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