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Research->Computer Music->Knowledge
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This page provides differences among XG, GS, and GM.
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What is MIDI Standards?
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| There some standards for MIDI. For example, GM is a common standard, and XG is for Yamaha and Roland is for Roland. MIDI standards regulates Sound Generator specifying music instruments, sound effects, so on.
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Methods of Sound Generation
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| GM specifies only 128 music instruments. It is not enough for most tunes. XG and GS includes more music instruments to
use. For example, Roland's SC-88Pro has 1,117 instruments and 42 drum sets while Yamaha's MU-128 has 1,389 instruments and 47 drum
sets. In XG and GS, sound effects and other functions are also extended as well as music instruments.
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Comparison of MIDI Standards
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| Standards |
Maker |
Products |
| GM |
Common Standard |
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| GS |
Roland |
SC-88 family |
| XG |
Yamaha |
MU family |
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Links to topic related site
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