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3. Channels

3-1. Number of Parts

A maximum of 16 parts (16-way multitimbral) should be used, since this is the minimum

requirement for Level 1 XG instruments (Level 2 XG instruments may have up to 32-way

multitimbral capability).

3-2. Channel Assignment for Each Part

Depending on the character of the song, assign channels 1 - 5 and channel 10 as follows:

Minus-one music:

Part MIDI Ch. Note

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Rhythm 10 dedicated rhythm part

Melody 1 main part to be muted during minus-one play

Sub-melody/ 2 secondary part to be muted during minus-one play

solo/ accompaniment

Bass 3 bass part

Pad 4 backing part with mostly sustained notes

Riff 5 rhythmic backing part

Band music:

Part MIDI Ch. Note

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Rhythm 10 dedicated rhythm part

Melody 1 lead part

Sub-melody/ 2 solo part or important backing part

solo/ accompaniment

Bass 3 bass part

Pad 4 backing part with mostly sustained notes

Riff 5 rhythmic backing part

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 17 18

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