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Obtaining Compatible MIDI Files for a Yamaha MIDI Instrument
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Most Yamaha MIDI instruments have a set of logos on the panel. These logos indicate what types of MIDI files are compatible with the instrument. Below is a list of logos and the MIDI file types associated with them: |
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General MIDI (GM) was the first industry-accepted MIDI specification. Instruments with this logo are compatible with Standard MIDI Files (SMF) that use GM commands. Link to the XG MIDI Library |
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Extended General MIDI (XG), developed by Yamaha, is a MIDI specification that expands upon General MIDI. Instruments with this logo are compatible with standard MIDI files that use XG as well as GM commands. Link to the XG MIDI Library |
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Disk Orchestra Collection (DOC) is a Yamaha proprietary MIDI specification. (It is also a descriptive title of a MusicSoft Collection) Instruments with this logo are usually compatible with a wide range of MusicSoft brands such as: Clavisoft Pianosoft CueTime |
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Yamaha Style File is a Yamaha proprietary MIDI specification for auto accompaniment sequences. Instruments with this logo are compatible with an extensive Style File Library. Link to the Style File Library |
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XF is a Yamaha proprietary expansion of the MIDI specification. XF commands are embedded into some Standard MIDI Files. An instrument with this logo will display lyrics and chords on the screen as the MIDI file with XF is played. Link to the XG MIDI Library |
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VH is a Yamaha proprietary expansion of the MIDI specification. VH commands are embedded into some Standard MIDI Files. VH commands will activate an on-board Vocal Harmonizer as a MIDI file is played. Link to the XG MIDI Library |
The Yamaha MIDI file types listed above can be purchased at
To purchase Yamaha MIDI files by phone, call Music Dispatch at (800) 637-2852. Order the Clavisoft, Pianosoft or Software catalogs for easy browsing of available Yamaha MIDI files.
Product Delivery YamahaMusicSoft.com delivers products either by mail or by software download. Many of the products come with printed material and, therefore, must be delivered by mail (USPS, UPS, FEDEX, etc). However, there is a growing number of products that are available for immediate purchase and download on YamahaMusicSoft.com. For more information, see the HELP>FAQ page at www.yamahamusicsoft.com. |
