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The name refers to the [[Yamaha TG300]]'s similar "GM-B" mode, but this is a euphemism, presumably to avoid infringing on Roland's GS trademark; Yamaha's own manuals admit it "may not be able to play back TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy", but it is compatible with "MIDI data designed for ''other computer music tone generators''".<ref>[https://my.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/320948/MU80E1.pdf Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual], page 34. Identical wording can be found in many other MU-series manuals.</ref> Also, whereas the TG300's GM-B mode only attempted to be compatible with the [[Roland SC-55]],<ref>This is suggested by comparing the patches in the TG300's ''Sound List & MIDI Data'' manual to the SC-55's.</ref> the TG300B mode provides compatibility with newer Sound Canvas devices, e.g. the [[Yamaha MU80]] TG300B patch list looks more like the [[Roland SC-88]]'s.<ref>Compare the patch list on page "7-10" onwards of the [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Owner's Manual] to the patch list on page 32 onwards of the [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/9/320949/MU80E2.pdf Yamaha MU80 Sound List & MIDI Data manual].</ref> | The name refers to the [[Yamaha TG300]]'s similar "GM-B" mode, but this is a euphemism, presumably to avoid infringing on Roland's GS trademark; Yamaha's own manuals admit it "may not be able to play back TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy", but it is compatible with "MIDI data designed for ''other computer music tone generators''".<ref>[https://my.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/320948/MU80E1.pdf Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual], page 34. Identical wording can be found in many other MU-series manuals.</ref> Also, whereas the TG300's GM-B mode only attempted to be compatible with the [[Roland SC-55]],<ref>This is suggested by comparing the patches in the TG300's ''Sound List & MIDI Data'' manual to the SC-55's.</ref> the TG300B mode provides compatibility with newer Sound Canvas devices, e.g. the [[Yamaha MU80]] TG300B patch list looks more like the [[Roland SC-88]]'s.<ref>Compare the patch list on page "7-10" onwards of the [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Owner's Manual] to the patch list on page 32 onwards of the [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/9/320949/MU80E2.pdf Yamaha MU80 Sound List & MIDI Data manual].</ref> | ||
Yamaha do not document what GS features are supported beyond the list of patches. | Yamaha do not document what GS features are supported beyond the list of patches. In testing, it seems to support a substantial number of GS System Exclusive messages, among others: | ||
* GS Reset (switches to TG300B mode)<ref name=hikari-cbx-k1xg>Tested by [[User:hikari_no_yume|hikari_no_yume]] on a Yamaha CBX-K1XG.</ref> | |||
* Editing the reverb and chorus (type, rate, delay, feedback level, etc)<ref name=hikari-cbx-k1xg></ref> | |||
* Per-part controller mappings, including LFOs<ref name=hikari-cbx-k1xg></ref> | |||
* Per-part voice editing (e.g. adjusting filter cutoff)<ref name=hikari-cbx-k1xg></ref> | |||
* Drum setup editing (e.g. reverb level for drums)<ref name=hikari-cbx-k1xg></ref> | |||
Like the [[Roland SC-55]], the patch set for TG300B mode includes [[Roland CM-64]] compatibility banks. Unlike the SC-55, many XG devices also offer a specific CM-64-compatible mode ([[C/M mode]]). | Like the [[Roland SC-55]], the patch set for TG300B mode includes [[Roland CM-64]] compatibility banks. Unlike the SC-55, many XG devices also offer a specific CM-64-compatible mode ([[C/M mode]]). | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 15 July 2024
TG300B mode is a feature on some Yamaha XG devices that provides unofficial Roland GS compatibility.
The name refers to the Yamaha TG300's similar "GM-B" mode, but this is a euphemism, presumably to avoid infringing on Roland's GS trademark; Yamaha's own manuals admit it "may not be able to play back TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy", but it is compatible with "MIDI data designed for other computer music tone generators".[1] Also, whereas the TG300's GM-B mode only attempted to be compatible with the Roland SC-55,[2] the TG300B mode provides compatibility with newer Sound Canvas devices, e.g. the Yamaha MU80 TG300B patch list looks more like the Roland SC-88's.[3]
Yamaha do not document what GS features are supported beyond the list of patches. In testing, it seems to support a substantial number of GS System Exclusive messages, among others:
- GS Reset (switches to TG300B mode)[4]
- Editing the reverb and chorus (type, rate, delay, feedback level, etc)[4]
- Per-part controller mappings, including LFOs[4]
- Per-part voice editing (e.g. adjusting filter cutoff)[4]
- Drum setup editing (e.g. reverb level for drums)[4]
Like the Roland SC-55, the patch set for TG300B mode includes Roland CM-64 compatibility banks. Unlike the SC-55, many XG devices also offer a specific CM-64-compatible mode (C/M mode).
References
- ↑ Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual, page 34. Identical wording can be found in many other MU-series manuals.
- ↑ This is suggested by comparing the patches in the TG300's Sound List & MIDI Data manual to the SC-55's.
- ↑ Compare the patch list on page "7-10" onwards of the Roland SC-88 Owner's Manual to the patch list on page 32 onwards of the Yamaha MU80 Sound List & MIDI Data manual.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Tested by hikari_no_yume on a Yamaha CBX-K1XG.