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General MIDI

(GM): A set of requirements for MIDI devices aimed at ensuring consistent playback performance on all instruments bearing the GM logo. Some of the requirements include 24-voice polyphony and a standardized group (and location) of sounds. For example, patch #17 will always be a drawbar organ sound on all General MIDI instruments.

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