General MIDI (GM) Level 1 Sound Set
GM1 Soundset Maps
General MIDI is defined by a standard layout of defined instrument sounds called 'patches', defined by a 'patch' number (program number - PC#) and triggered by pressing a key on a MIDI keyboard. This layout ensures MIDI sound modules and other MIDI devices faithfully reproduce the designated sounds expected by the user and maintains reliable and consistent sound palettes across different manufacturers MIDI devices.
Editing GM1 Sounds
Users can insert and edit patch number and the various MIDI controller like volume, expression, pan, reverb in the event editor of a MIDI sequencing program or editor. he list below is the recognised General MIDI (GM) Level 1 Sound Set as defined by The MIDI Association. Users should refer to the user manual on their specific devices for additional sounds and note allocations on their devices.
General MIDI Level 1 Instrument Groups
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General MIDI Level 1 Instrument Groups General MIDI Level 1 instrument sounds are organised in Groups. Each Group has 8 specific instruments sounds. |
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| PC# | Group Name |
| 1-8 | Piano (Acoustic and Electronic) |
| 9-16 | Chromatic Percussion |
| 17-24 | Organ |
| 25-32 | Guitar (Acoustic and Electric) |
| 33-40 | Bass (Acoustic and Electric) |
| 41-48 | Strings |
| 49-56 | Orchestral Ensemble |
| 57-64 | Brass |
| 65-72 | Reed |
| 73-80 | Pipe |
| 81-88 | Synth Lead |
| 89-96 | Synth Pad |
| 97-104 | Synth Effects |
| 105-112 | Ethnic |
| 113-120 | Percussive |
| 121-128 | Sound Effects |
General MIDI Level 1 Instrument Sounds Map
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General MIDI Level 1 Instrument Sounds Map General MIDI Level 1 instrument sounds may differ sonically from on manufactures device to another however the device will maintain consistency in the sound allocation via its designated PC#. |
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| PC# | Instrument Name |
| 1. | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 2. | Bright Acoustic Piano |
| 3. | Electric Grand Piano |
| 4. | Honky-tonk Piano |
| 5. | Electric Piano 1 |
| 6. | Electric Piano 2 |
| 7. | Harpsichord |
| 8. | Clavi |
| 9. | Celesta |
| 10. | Glockenspiel |
| 11. | Music Box |
| 12. | Vibraphone |
| 13. | Marimba |
| 14. | Xylophone |
| 15. | Tubular Bells |
| 16. | Dulcimer |
| 17. | Drawbar Organ |
| 18. | Percussive Organ |
| 19. | Rock Organ |
| 20. | Church Organ |
| 21. | Reed Organ |
| 22. | Accordion |
| 23. | Harmonica |
| 24. | Tango Accordion |
| 25. | Acoustic Guitar (nylon) |
| 26. | Acoustic Guitar (steel) |
| 27. | Electric Guitar (jazz) |
| 28. | Electric Guitar (clean) |
| 29. | Electric Guitar (muted) |
| 30. | Overdrive Guitar |
| 31. | Distortion Guitar |
| 32. | Guitar harmonics |
| 33. | Acoustic Bass |
| 34. | Electric Bass (finger) |
| 35. | Electric Bass (pick) |
| 36. | Fretless Bass |
| 37. | Slap Bass 1 |
| 38. | Slap Bass 2 |
| 39. | Synth Bass 1 |
| 40. | Synth Bass 2 |
| 41. | Violin |
| 42. | Viola |
| 43. | Cello |
| 44. | Contrabass |
| 45. | Tremolo Strings |
| 46. | Pizzicato Strings |
| 47. | Orchestral Harp |
| 48. | Timpani |
| 49. | String Ensemble 1 |
| 50. | String Ensemble 2 |
| 51. | Synth Strings 1 |
| 52. | Synth Strings 2 |
| 53. | Choir Aahs |
| 54. | Voice Oohs |
| 55. | Synth Voice |
| 56. | Orchestra Hit |
| 57. | Trumpet |
| 58. | Trombone |
| 59. | Tuba |
| 60. | Muted Trumpet |
| 61. | French Horn |
| 62. | Brass Section |
| 63. | Synth Brass 1 |
| 64. | Synth Brass 2 |
| 65. | Soprano Sax |
| 66. | Alto Sax |
| 67. | Tenor Sax |
| 68. | Baritone Sax |
| 69. | Oboe |
| 70. | English Horn |
| 71. | Bassoon |
| 72. | Clarinet |
| 73. | Piccolo |
| 74. | Flute |
| 75. | Recorder |
| 76. | Pan Flute |
| 77. | Blown Bottle |
| 78. | Shakuhachi |
| 79. | Whistle |
| 80. | Ocarina |
| 81. | Lead 1 (square) |
| 82. | Lead 2 (sawtooth) |
| 83. | Lead 3 (calliope) |
| 84. | Lead 4 (chiff) |
| 85. | Lead 5 (charang) |
| 86. | Lead 6 (voice) |
| 87. | Lead 7 (fifths) |
| 88. | Lead 8 (bass + lead) |
| 89. | Pad 1 (new age) |
| 90. | Pad 2 (warm) |
| 91. | Pad 3 (poly synth) |
| 92. | Pad 4 (choir) |
| 93. | Pad 5 (bowed) |
| 94. | Pad 6 (metallic) |
| 95. | Pad 7 (halo) |
| 96. | Pad 8 (sweep) |
| 97. | FX 1 (rain) |
| 98. | FX 2 (soundtrack) |
| 99. | FX 3 (crystal) |
| 100. | FX 4 (atmosphere) |
| 101. | FX 5 (brightness) |
| 102. | FX 6 (goblins) |
| 103. | FX 7 (echoes) |
| 104. | FX 8 (sci-fi) |
| 105. | Sitar |
| 106. | Banjo |
| 107. | Shamisen |
| 108. | Koto |
| 109. | Kalimba |
| 110. | Bag pipe |
| 111. | Fiddle |
| 112. | Shanai |
| 113. | Tinkle Bell |
| 114. | Agogo |
| 115. | Steel Drums |
| 116. | Woodblock |
| 117. | Taiko Drum |
| 118. | Melodic Tom |
| 119. | Synth Drum |
| 120. | Reverse Cymbal |
| 121. | Guitar Fret Noise |
| 122. | Breath Noise |
| 123. | Seashore |
| 124. | Bird Tweet |
| 125. | Telephone Ring |
| 126. | Helicopter |
| 127. | Applause |
| 128. | Gunshot |
General MIDI Level 1 Drums and Percussion Key Map
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General MIDI Level 1 Drums and Percussion Key Map General MIDI Level 1 allocates MIDI Channel 10 as the designated Drum/Percussion channel. Each Key Number on a MIDI Keyboard triggers the designated drum sound. Sound variations may occur across other keys on some devices. |
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| Key Number | Drum Sound |
| 35 | Acoustic Bass Drum |
| 36 | Bass Drum 1 |
| 37 | Side Stick |
| 38 | Acoustic Snare |
| 39 | Hand Clap |
| 40 | Electric Snare |
| 41 | Low Floor Tom |
| 42 | Closed Hi Hat |
| 43 | High Floor Tom |
| 44 | Pedal Hi-Hat |
| 45 | Low Tom |
| 46 | Open Hi-Hat |
| 47 | Low-Mid Tom |
| 48 | Hi-Mid Tom |
| 49 | Crash Cymbal 1 |
| 50 | High Tom |
| 51 | Ride Cymbal 1 |
| 52 | Chinese Cymbal |
| 53 | Ride Bell |
| 54 | Tambourine |
| 55 | Splash Cymbal |
| 56 | Cowbell |
| 57 | Crash Cymbal 2 |
| 58 | Vibra Slap |
| 59 | Ride Cymbal 2 |
| 60 | Hi Bongo |
| 61 | Low Bongo |
| 62 | Mute Hi Conga |
| 63 | Open Hi Conga |
| 64 | Low Conga |
| 65 | High Timbale |
| 66 | Low Timbale |
| 67 | High Agogo |
| 68 | Low Agogo |
| 69 | Cabasa |
| 70 | Maracas |
| 71 | Short Whistle |
| 72 | Long Whistle |
| 73 | Short Guiro |
| 74 | Long Guiro |
| 75 | Claves |
| 76 | Hi Wood Block |
| 77 | Low Wood Block |
| 78 | Mute Cuica |
| 79 | Open Cuica |
| 80 | Mute Triangle |
| 81 | Open Triangle |
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