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Master Module

The Master module controls the global settings for both the XGedit program and the attached XG synth

module.

4.1

Midi File Edit Parameter Contents LEDs

These LEDs determine the content of saved midi files as follows:-

Compact

- The midi file contains a GM/XG reset plus those parameters which have been edited (Sysex

messages are only used where no equivalent controller based message is available).

- The midi file is structured in accordance with Yamaha’s XG authoring guidelines. The content is similar

to Compact but also contains important parameters which may be at their default setting.

Sysex

- The midi file contains is similar to Compact but all parameters are expressed as System Exclusive

messages.

XGedit guarantees correct midi timing for saved events as stated in the XG specification.

If the editor setup contains multi part layers (i.e. several synth parts assigned to the same midi

channel), then the user must utilise the Sysex midi save format to ensure correct interpretation

within a sequencer. I.e. Sysex messages are midi channel independent.

The status of the Content option will be saved in XGEDIT.INI for use in future sessions

4.2

Midi File Format LEDs

The Type LED determines the format of saved midi files.

Type 0 files (LED red) contain a single track incorporating all midi channels. All sequencers should be

capable of reading this format

Type 1 files (LED green) contain multiple tracks and are more commonly used by modern sequencers.

Saved Type 1 midi files contain multiple tracks as follows:-

•

System - A short track providing the GM/XGReset messages for module initialisation plus the global

synth parameters (masters/effects/equalisation)

•

One Track per part. - tracks contain midi controller and Sysex messages for the parts parameter edits.

Each track will be named with its corresponding instrument assignment. (e.g. P1 - Harpsichord

…..indicating the track is used by synth part 1 and is set to the Harpsichord voice).

•

A To D track -contains Sysex messages for A to D parameter edits.

Tracks assigned to drum parts will also include any associated drum edits

Merging a Midi file will automatically update the Midi Setup dialog with the midi files parameters.

Merged Type 1 files may be converted to Type 0 files by using the Format checkboxes. However

Type 0 files cannot be converted to Type 1 files.

The SW60XG mixer unit parameters are saved within the editor setup files but are never saved to

midi files.

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