Gènder:

The gènder  is a metallophone having a two-octave or wider range, with bronze keys suspended over bamboo resonators. There are two sets of instruments, one for polos  (the part of an interlocking figuration that follows the basic melodic line most closely), and one tuned slightly higher for the nyangsih  (the generally offbeat part of an interlocking figuration). This difference in tuning creates a shimmering chorus effect.

Suggested substitutions: gamelan sample or vibraphone sample. Tune the polos instrument slightly flat and the nyangsih slightly sharp.

MIDI map:



channel 2 = gènder 1 (nyangsih)

channel 3 = gènder 2 (polos)

Jegogan:

The jegogan  is a bass metallophone with keys resting over resonators.

Suggested substitutions: gamelan sample, vibraphone sample, low steel drum sample.

MIDI map:



channel 4 = jegogan

Gong:

A large gong is used in Balinese gamelan ensembles.

Suggested substitutions: Chinese gong sample, low tubular bells sample.

MIDI map:



channel 5 = gong

channel 6 = gong
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