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Chapter 5 The Environment 215
A multi-instrument consists of 16 sub-channels, each of which has a complete set of
instrument parameters. The name, MIDI channel and output of each sub-channel is
determined by the multi-instrument. All sub-channels share the 15 banks of program
names, and use the same format for their bank select message.
Multi-Instrument Parameter Box
Once you have created a multi-instrument, you will see the multi-instrument Parameter
box.
You should already be familiar with the meaning and operation of the individual
parameters (as they’re identical to those of the standard instrument Object). The
settings made here apply to all sub-channels and should be left at their neutral, default
values, with the exception of the output port setting. Set the output port in the line
below the “Cha parameter line (Port parameter). For more information on this subject,
please read the Direct Output Assignment section (see “Direct Output Assignment on
page 207). Direct output assignment can also be replaced by manual cabling to other
Environment Objects—so keep it in mind.
Activating and Selecting Sub-channels
To select a sub-channel for a specific MIDI channel number, click the appropriately
numbered button on the multi-instrument Object. The first time you click it, the sub-
channel is activated, making it available from the Instrument List. To avoid menu
clutter, you should only activate as many sub-channels as you actually need.
As with any other Environment Objects, you can remove sub-channels from the
Instrument List, by unchecking the icon box. The button for that sub-channel will then
be shown with a diagonal line through it. If you want to select the entire multi-
instrument rather than a particular sub-channel, click on the top edge of the multi-
instrument Object, or next to the icon.
In the above diagram, sub-channel 1 is selected, sub-channels 1 to 8 are activated, and
9 to 16 have been removed from the Instrument List.
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