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Midi [midi Setting]

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MIDI [MIDI SETTING] You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a connected MIDI device or computer. You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play "GM System Level 1" or "XG"-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. MIDI connectors MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is. TIP Prepare dedicated MIDI cables. [TO HOST] connector Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer. Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TIP The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to "Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 58 for more information. TIP MIDI performance data and commands are transferred in the form of numeric values. Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive. The Clavinova's MIDI Implementation Chart is listed on pages 29 and 30 in the "Reference Booklet" for the CLP-970A. When you are using the MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to "MIDI." (See page 58.) TIP When you are using the [TO HOST] connector, set the [HOST SELECT] switch correctly, according to the type of computer you are using. (See page 58.) You can also obtain detailed information about MIDI from various music magazines and books. CLP-970A 77

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CLP-970A
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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the
transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play
“GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected com-
puter or sequencer.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer.
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connecting a Per-
sonal Computer” on page 58 for more information.
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1
PC-2
Mac
MIDI
OUT
IN
THRU
TIP
HOST SELECT
PC-1
PC-2
Mac
MIDI
TO HOST
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Implementation Chart” to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The Clavi-
nova’s MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on pages 29
and 30 in the “Reference
Booklet” for the CLP-970A.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” (See page 58.)
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 58.)
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
TIP
TIP