Wrong Assignment of Drums in Composer

Thanks David.

Yes, I discovered the right Bank (right down the bottom of the list). What a shame you can't alter the default globally.

Is that something that's set in the Instrument Definition file? I ask because I know a member in one of the Yamaha Forums (Fora?) who creates such things and who would gladly make up one for me (we all have to get our kicks in our own way, I suppose) if I asked him, I think.

Thanks for your answer anyway.

Freddie

[dj]

Hi, Freddie:

Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with the instrument definition file, rather with the way the architecture of the Tyros is set up.

Most basic General Midi capable instruments default to the drum bank sound set when Channel 10 is selected -- the instrument is capable only of drum sounds on Channel 10.

The Tyros, however, is much more flexible and keeps its options open on Channel 10: it may be that the owner doesn't wish to use that channel for drum sounds. Therefore the drum bank(s) must be explicitly selected.

There may be a GM selection in the Tyros' operating system that will lock Channel 10 onto the drum sounds, though. Check the manual or online for hints.

David

Thanks David. I understand.

I'll check one of the many Manuals we're given. And maybe those on that part of the Yamaha Forum (there are 3 or 4 good ones) that specialise in Sequencing and the like might help.

I'll post again if I find an answer for any other Tyros owners who may encounter the same problem.

Thanks again

Freddie