How are Overlays being used?

[AndreasvanHaren]

How do I use the Overlay instrument patches? Are they supposed to be used on their own or on top of a solo instrument? Do I load for example a solo instrument in slot 1, midi channel 1, and the overlay version of the same instrument in slot 2, also directing to midi channel 1?

[Iacobus Rodelus]

Overlays, as I understand it, are to give already-existing versions of the same instrument some punch. I think using them on their own or with the other instruments is a matter of preference depending on the tone you're going for.

I don't think I would assign them to the same MIDI channel unless you intend the overlay to play the same melody.

[Haydn]

It depends on the situation. Sometimes I use the overlay to give the brass instruments more brightness, not including the SAM horns. Other times I would use them standalone. Main thing is to be creative and try different combinations.

Jim