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Section 12 — Sequencing/MIDI Applications TS-10 Musician’s Manual

Why use General MIDI?

While the TS-10 instruments are a superb sound source, with greater fidelity and more

programmability than most GM modules, there are interesting applications for General MIDI that

can enhance your music making.

1. There is an interesting genre of music software (for your computer) that creates backing

patterns for you to play along with, for pleasure and study. These programs include:

Band in a Box For more information contact:

PG Music Inc.

266 Elmwood Avenue

Suite 111

Buffalo, NY 14222

Voice 1-800-268-6272 or 905-528-2368

FAX 905-628-2541

Jammer For more information contact:

Soundtreck

3384 Hill Dr.

Duluth, GA 30136

Voice 404-623-0879

FAX 404-623-3054

MiBac Jazz For more information contact:

MiBac Music Software

PO Box 468

Northfield, MN 55057

Voice 507-645-5851

2. Many pre-recorded pieces of music can be purchased for home listening, solo performance

backing tracks (e.g., instant karaoke), and other applications. Note that this application

requires a computer/hardware sequencer/sequencer player and some type of computer

software (such as those listed above). Look through current issues of music/computer

software magazines for listings (these products must conform to the Standard MIDI File

[SMF] format* in order to use them properly).

* A Standard MIDI File (SMF) is a MIDI protocol designed for sharing sequences between different products.

3. There is an ever-increasing amount of educational software that uses General MIDI for such

applications as ear training, music lessons, etc.

4. Some computer games offer General MIDI as an optional sound source. The TS-10 will

provide high quality sound variations for this enjoyable leisure activity, enhancing the

excitement and thrill of your computer games.

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