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General MIDI Patch Set Groupings

The patches, or sounds, in General MIDI are grouped according to the following table. This grouping is used for all channels except for channel 10, which is used for percussion.

 

Patch Number Patch Name

1-8..............................Piano

9-16............................Chromatic Percussion

17-24..........................Organ

25-32..........................Guitar

33-40..........................Bass

41-48..........................Strings

49-56..........................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

 

See Also:

General MIDI

 

 

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