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
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