Summary of Maps and MIDI Messages
Following are the status bytes for MIDI messages and the map types that affect each message.
MIDI status |
Description |
Map types |
0x80–0x8F |
Note off |
Channel maps, key maps |
0x90–0x9F |
Note on |
Channel maps, key maps |
0xA0–0xAF |
Polyphonic-key aftertouch |
Channel maps, key maps |
0xB0–0xBF |
Control change |
Channel maps, patch maps |
0xC0–0xCF |
Program change |
Channel maps, patch maps |
0xD0–0xDF |
Channel aftertouch |
Channel maps |
0xE0–0xEF |
Pitch-bend change |
Channel maps |
0xF0–0xFF |
System |
Not mapped |
- The high-order four bits represent the status value. The low-order four bits represent the channel information.
- Patch maps affect only controller 7 (main volume).
- System messages are sent to all devices listed in a channel map.