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MIDI and utility functions, What you can do using MIDI
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Chapter 14 MIDI and utility functions This chapter explains basic MIDI-related settings, functions that use MIDI, and various utility functions. What you can do using MIDI On the AW16G, you can use MIDI to do the following things. ● Synchronize operation with an external device You can synchronize an AW16G song with the playback of an external device (such as a MIDI sequencer) by exchanging synchronization messages such as MTC (MIDI Time Code) or MIDI Clock with the external device. ● Remote control of the transport You can transmit MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages from a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI device to the AW16G to remotely control the AW16G's transport. Conversely, you can also transmit MMC from the AW16G to an external device to control its transport. Example of using MTC/MMC to synchronize the operation of the AW16G and a MIDI sequencer (computer) MTC MIDI OUT/THRU MIDI IN connector MMC AW16G MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT External MIDI device (e.g., computer) ● Automate scene changes and mix parameter operations When you recall a scene on the AW16G or operate its mix parameters, the corresponding messages (program changes or control changes) can be transmitted from the MIDI OUT/THRU connector to an external device. If you record these messages on a MIDI sequencer that is synchronized to the AW16G song, these scene recall operations or realtime mix parameter operations can be reproduced whenever you want. Example of recording/playing scene selections and mix parameter operations on a MIDI sequencer (computer) Control changes Program changes MIDI OUT/THRU connector MIDI IN AW16G MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT Control changes External MIDI device Program changes (e.g., computer) ● Bulk dump The AW16G's internal settings such as library data and scene memories can be transmitted as "bulk data" and recorded on a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI device. The recorded bulk data can then be transmitted to the AW16G to restore its internal settings to their previous state. This can also be used to copy settings between two AW16G units. Example of recording/playing bulk data on a MIDI sequencer (computer) Bulk data MIDI OUT/THRU MIDI IN connector Bulk data AW16G MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT External MIDI device (e.g., computer) ● MIDI Remote "MIDI Remote" is a function that lets you use the AW16G as a physical controller for an external device. You can assign the desired MIDI messages to the faders and [TRACK SEL] keys of the top panel, and use them to remotely control a MIDI device or computer program. Example of using the AW16G as a physical controller for a MIDI sound module Control changes System exclusive messages, etc. AW16G MIDI OUT/THRU connector MIDI IN External MIDI device (e.g., computer) 149