Instrument Patch Command
A MIDI sound patch can be sent during play back by inserting this symbol at the insertion point. This enables a single staff to sound like several different instruments at different parts of the score. Once placed on the staff, it can be changed using the Edit Selection command.
If a particular part represented by a staff is only going to play using one instrument sound, it is probably best to define that instrument in the Staff Properties of the score. This allows a particular staff to be assigned an instrument without inserting this symbol into the notation.
The notation text used to represent this item in a staff is only visible when in the score editor. It will not be included in the score when it is printed.
Sound (Instrument) Patch Dialog Options
Patch Name: This list box lists the patches that can be sent to the device port. The patch names included in the list are determined by the Patch List Type field.
Patch List Type: This field enables you to specify what type of patch names will be presented in the Patch Name list box. Four patch list types come configured with NoteWorthy Composer:
- Numeric, 1 Based: This puts patch numbers in the list box. The first patch is considered patch number one.
- Numeric, 0 Based: This also puts patch numbers in the list box. The first patch is considered patch number zero.
- General MIDI: This lists the patch names associated with a General MIDI device such as the Microsoft Midi Mapper.
- MT-32: This lists the patch names associated with a Roland MT-32 device.
Other patch list types can be added to this list by manipulating the NTWPATCH.INI file in the NoteWorthy Composer application directory.
Bank Select: This area is used to enable or disable the bank select command in the MIDI stream. This can be used to select a particular bank of sounds on devices which support this command. In general, this command is used to select a new group of sounds supported by your sound card or MIDI device.
A bank select command is actually broken up into two messages: a control 0 message and a control 32 message. If your MIDI device supports bank select capabilities, consult your hardware's manual for the proper settings for these two control values.
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