** (File Name D_GM.TXT, Documentation for D_GM.EXE) ** Version date 12/7/1993 ** D_GM.EXE is a self extracting file which contains: D_GM.MID (GM setup file) D_R_BRSH.MID (GM rhythm setup file) D_R_ELEC.MID (GM rhythm setup file) D_R_STND.MID (GM rhythm setup) D_R_ORCH.MID (GM rhythm setup) Each of the *.MID files is a Standard MIDI File (SMF) with System Exclusive (SysEX) Data for the Roland D-Series and compatible synthesizers (D-5, D-10, D-110, D-20). Each setup file changes the sounds in a D-Series unit (or compatible) to make it more compatible with the Roland GM format for synthesizers. These files should be playable with any MIDI sequencer (or file player) that reads SMF and can transmit SysEx data that is in the SMF format. Media Player in Windows can also be used for this task. D_GM.MID is the basic setup file with 64 new sounds and a new patchmap. This is also the General MIDI file. The D_R_*.MID setup files are alternate drum sets which correspond to some of the GM Format sets. D_R_STND.MID is the General MIDI Standard Drum Kit. D_R_BRSH.MID is the General MIDI Brush Drum Kit. D_R_ORCH.MID is the General MIDI Orchestral Drum Kit. D_R_ELEC.MID is the General MIDI Electronic Drum Kit. Type "D_GM" at the command line to uncompact this archive. ** Basic Instructions after unpacking the D_GM file. How to set up the Roland D-10 or D-20 to receive these files. 1. Check the System Exclusive Unit Number of the D-10 or D-20 unit by pressing MIDI and adjusting the DISPLAY up and down buttons to select the MIDI Exclu Unit#. Adjust the Unit Number with the VALUE up and down buttons to a value of 17. Press Exit to leave this screen. 2. Press DATA TRANSFER. Press DISPLAY UP button three times to One-way Bulk Sel. Press UPPER to select 'Load'. Press LOWER to select 'All'. Press ENTER, followed by WRITE, and then followed by ENTER again. The display will respond with 'Waiting'. How to setup the Roland D-5 to receive these files. 1. Check the System Exclusive Unit Number of the D-5 by pressing MIDI and adjusting the DISPLAY left and right buttons to select MIDI Exclu Unit#. Adjust the Unit Number with the VALUE left and right buttons to a value of 17. Press Exit to leave this screen. 2. Press DATA TRANSFER. Use the DISPLAY left and right buttons to ONE-Way Bulk Sel. Press UPPER to select 'Load'. Press LOWER to select 'All'. Press ENTER, followed by WRITE, and then followed by ENTER again. The display will respond with 'Waiting'. How to setup the Roland D-110 to receive these files. 1. Press SYSTEM. Use the PARAMETER/GROUP up and down buttons to select Mem Protect=. Choose 'OFF' with the VALUE up and down buttons. 2. Check the System Exclusive Unit Number of the D-110 by using the PARAMETER/GROUP up and down buttons to select Exc Unit #. Adjust the Unit Number with the VALUE up and down buttons to a value of 17. Press Exit to leave this screen. After you have setup you unit to receive this information. 1. Load and play the desired setup file on your sequencer or Media Player. 2. The Display of a D-5, D-10, or D-20 will respong with 'Loading'. 3. The Display of a D-110 will NOT indicate that it is receiving this information. 4. Then load and play the General MIDI format song(s). If any song or game contains SysEx or controller commands, you may have to run the setup file again to reset your unit to GM defaults. ** Why these files are needed There are hundreds of Standard MIDI File songs arranged for the D-Series units and compatible products. During playback, each song selects the instrument sounds it needs from a set of factory presets in the D-Series unit. Each preset sound has a corresponding "program number", which is used to identify that sound in a song file. The list of sounds and their program numbers is called a "patchmap". Recent efforts at standardizing synthesizer presets (General MIDI) have created a different patchmap, which also includes sounds not available on D-Series Units. To play these new GM songs on any D-Series product requires changing the program numbers so that the proper sounds are selected. For example, #69 on the D-Series product is Sound Track, but is an Oboe in General MIDI Format. Remapping these program numbers is the minimum for reasonable playback, and does not address the issue of new sounds which are not available in the D-Series and compatible products. To achieve the most accurate General MIDI playback possible on the D-Series products requires actually creating new sounds that correspond to those in the new standard. For example, there are new lead guitar sounds (distortion and overdrive) in the General MIDI format, but these sounds are not part of the D-Series presets. The D_GM setup file includes new sounds that are not exactly the same as GM sounds, but will work in most cases. Of the 128 presets, 64 are new or modified sounds, which is the technical limit of possible variations on the D-Series. Changes are also made on the Drum Section (Channel 10) to add additional sounds on keys not normally used in D-Series Products. The 12/7/1993 version sets the LA partial reserve and default Channels to better match GM. The settings are as below: D-Series receive Channels: 1-8, 10 LA Partial Reserve CHAN PARTIALS 1 8 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 3 6 3 7 2 8 2 10 2 The D_R_*.MID files each address just the drum (rhythm) section of D-Series products. There is a setup for GM Orchestra, GM Brush, GM Electronic plus the GM standard kit. *** Disclaimer These setup files are distributed by Roland Corp US as a convenience to our customers. There is no warranty or claim, stated or implied, to suitability or performance in any application. We encourage the free exchange of these (and other) setup utilities, and ask only that care be taken to distinguish subsequent versions or updates from each other to minimize confusion. Roland Corp US Product Support Compuserve Address 72662, 376 7200 Dominion Circle Los Angeles, CA 90040 (213) 685-5141