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Chapter 7 Making the MIDI Settings (SETUP/MIDI, BULK DUMP)
Switch to the GM (General MIDI)
Mode (GM Mode)
The TD-6 features a GM mode—a convenient way to play
back GM score data (music files for General MIDI sound
module).
For more on the GM system, refer to p. 13.
To ensure proper playback of GM scores, set the TD-6 to GM
mode.
Setting this to “ON” initializes the TD-6’s internal sound
generator for use with GM, while the GM System percussion
set (Standard Set) is assigned to Part 10, and Piano 1 is
assigned to all other parts.
The TD-6 switches to GM mode at the following times.
• When Switching to GM Mode
• When it receives a GM System On message from an
external MIDI device
• When the TD-6 has received a GM System On message as
the result of playing back a song containing a GM System
On message on an external MIDI device
To mute the performance of a specific part in GM mode, you
can make the appropriate setting for “GM PART” (SETUP/
GM PART/Part Rx Sw; p. 103).
• You cannot use the TD-6 to make changes to the part
settings. Change the setting by sending the Control
Change Bank Select (CC0#, CC32#) and Program Change
(PC) from the external MIDI device.
• When the power is turned on, “GM Mode” is ordinarily
set to “OFF.”
• Drum kit parts cannot be played using MIDI messages
sent from an external device. They can be played only by
playing pads connected to the TD-6.
• Sequencers cannot be used in GM mode. The [SONG],
[PLAY ], [STOP ], [REC ], [CLICK], and [PART
MUTE] buttons are disabled. Also, [SHIFT] + [CLICK
(TEMPO)] cannot be used.
• Some parameters cannot be set in GM mode. For more
detailed information, refer to “Parameter List” (p. 130).
• Program changes in GM mode are predetermined, and
thus cannot be changed. Use the program changes in the
“Preset Percussion Set List” (p. 124) and “Backing
Instrument List” (p. 126).
• The pan of the percussion set is based on how the set
sounds from where the drums are played. Be aware that
the panning recommended with General MIDI is
reversed.
While in GM mode, “ ” appears in the drum kit screen.
fig.07-015aai
fig.07-015_50
GM Mode: OFF, ON
Preventing the TD-6 from Switching
to GM (General MIDI) Mode
(Rx GM ON)
This setting prevents the TD-6 from switching to GM mode,
even when a “GM System ON message” is received from an
external MIDI device.
fig.07-016_50
RX GM ON: OFF, ON
OFF:
Even when a “GM System ON message” is received, the TD-6
does not switch to GM mode. If you wish to switch to GM
mode, follow the procedures described on foregoing
paragraph to switch manually.
ON:
When a “GM System ON message” is received, the TD-6
switches to GM mode.
GM System On Message
This is a message which switches a device to an operating
mode that is compatible with the GM system, or to
initialize a sound generator so that it will be compatible
with the GM system.
When “RX GM ON” is set to “OFF,” the GM System ON
message is ignored.