MusicianCV · TRGeneral MIDI percussion channel
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Note and channel data
In the GM percussion map note 36 is Bass Drum 1. A custom sampler can use another layout.
General MIDI percussion channel · 99 24 64 → ch10 · 36
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 24 64 / ch10 · 36
MIDI 1.0 message / interpretation99 24 64 ch10 · 36
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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
Channels and tracks are differentReferences
MIDI specifications and reference tables
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