You can see here the drum map by GM of
proVITAMIN.
We indicated the basic set with blue color,
this in fact corresponds to an average drum
set of the drummer. We used dark grey color
to indicate the extended kit, you can find
here several (exotic) percussions.
The drum sets are in compliance with
the General Midi rules.
In addition it is worth mentioning that:
- they contain the necessary exclusive zones*
(for HiHats, Guiro, etc.)
- the sounds are positioned properly in
the stereo space
- certain drum sounds (Snares, HiHats, etc.)
are layered by velocity, i.e. the sound
samples will be changed depending on the
speed of the keystrokes.
* the exclusive zone is an interesting
thing. It means that drum sounds of the
same zone can never sound simultaneously,
and the new sound must extinguish the previous
one. This flows from the characteristics
of certain rhythm instruments and is very
useful: for example it is impossible to
beat and scratch the guiro at the same time,
just as you cannot beat a HiHat in reality
by pressing and releasing at the same time
or-or.
Drum Map
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