Re: Quick Windows Sequencer Questions
The issue once again is that the synth probably doesn't support those additional sounds. The way midi programs and banks work, is say you're on the applause sound which is program 126, bank 0. Let's say you switch to applause 2, which is program 126 bank 768. If a sound set doesn't have a sound on that bank, it will instead use the bank 0 version since that is the closest it has. I'm not familiar with what arachno has so I can't comment on your specific situation without trying it myself. To sum up, the instruments in the list which make a difference will largely depend on which instruments the synth you're using actually supports.
Most synthesizers support the GM list fully, so in QWS you would assign them to the general GM list, but that only gets you 128 melodic sounds and 1 drum kit. Some synths support the Roland GS standard which is like the general midi list with about 400 more melodic sounds and about 8 or 9 more drum kits. But
the synth has to support that additional stuff for those instruments in the instrument list to do anything. If it doesn't, it will do what you are describing, and just play one sound through multiple instruments.
Also as K said, there is a drum kit on channel 10, program 56, and usually bank 0. It contains sound effects as well, one per key. Not sure if you're still using Arachno or not, I would find it hard to believe that it doesn't at least have the basic sfx kit I just mentioned.
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