About The Sound Generator Modes - Edirol Canvas SD-20 Manual Del Usuario

About the sound generator modes

The SD-20 has four sound generator modes: Native, GM2, GS, and XGlite. GM2 and Native modes
offer three sound sets.
Native mode
This mode is unique to the SD-20. It provides three sound sets that can be switched using MIDI
bank select messages.
The way in which sounds are selected is different than in GM2 mode. For this reason, song data
you create in Native mode will not play back correctly on GM2 sound modules other than the SD-
20.
Other functions are the same as in GM2 mode.
Sound sets in GM2/Native modes
The sound sets in GM2 mode and Native mode consist of three variations, which are classified
according to their characteristics.
fig.1
Use NRPN or
exclusive messages
to switch
Classical
This is the basic sound set that blends well into an ensemble. This set is also used when GM2 data
compatibility is important.
Contemporary
This sound set emphasizes the realism of each individual instrument. It contains numerous sounds
that use velocity switching for expressive dynamics.
Solo
This sound set contains mainly sounds that are designed to be distinctive when used to play solos.
These sounds include spacious stereo-sampled sounds, as well as sounds that are switched by
velocity.
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SD-20
GM2 Native
Classical Classical
Contemporary Contemporary
Solo Solo
GS XGlite
Use bank
select to switch