Disklavier

20 years ago, there was MIDI, but everyone had their own version.  GM was 
the first attempt to standardize MIDI so that you knew what instrument was 
going to be assigned to what voice number.  XG takes that standard into the 
next generation with more variations on the same voices.  The tone 
generators that come with Yamaha Disklaviers use the XG parameters.  It also 
means that they play the GM voices, which is what you see when you scroll 
through the Voice choices.

I realize this is probably an oversimplified answer, but there are others on 
this list who can give you more details.

Carol Beigel
crbrpt@...

>From: "Jimmy" <JimmyM@...>
>Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [disklavier] GM XG midi what is the difference
>Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:55:43 -0000
>
>Hello,
>
>I was wondering if someone could help me understanding the nuance
>between the "GM" and "XG" type of instrument set found on different
>midi files, and how to apply my choice when making Disklavier disk?
>
>Is there some that sound better on a Yamah Mark unit?
>How about if I change the style of them when making making disklavier
>format file, with Giebler on else?
>
>Any comments appreciated.
>Thanks you.
>


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