Yamaha AW4416 Version2.0 Manual Supplement - Page 11

Using parameter changes to perform AW4416 operations In version 2.0, a type of system exclusive message called "parameter changes" can be used (instead of control changes) to operate internal parameters of the AW4416. Here's how to record/play back parameter changes on your MIDI sequencer. 1 Make settings on the AW4416 and on your MIDI sequencer so that they will operate in synchronization using MTC. For details on connections, refer to page 10. Tip! Make sure that "MIDI" is selected as the transmission/reception port for MIDI messages, and that "OUT" is selected as the function of the MIDI THRU/ OUT connector. When recording/playing back parameter changes on your MIDI sequencer, make sure that the MIDI Thru function of your MIDI sequencer is turned off. If this function is on, the parameter changes transmitted from the AW4416 will be immediately sent back to the AW4416, causing malfunctions. 2 Press the [MIDI] key ¡ [F1] (MIDI Setup 1) key. The MIDI Setup 1 page will appear. 3 Use the cursor keys and the [ENTER] key to turn on the PARAMETER CHANGE area TX (transmit) button and RX (receive) button. With these settings, operating a parameter on the AW4416 itself will cause the corresponding parameter change to be transmitted. When a parameter change is received from an external device, the corresponding parameter will change. 5 Operate the desired parameters on the AW4416. As the parameter is changed, the corresponding parameter change will be transmitted, and recorded on the MIDI sequencer. 6 When you are finished recording, press the [STOP] key. 7 Put your MIDI sequencer in playback-ready mode. 8 On the AW4416, locate to a point earlier than where you begin recording parameter operations, and play back the song. The MIDI sequencer will begin playback in synchronization with the AW4416. When parameter changes from the MIDI sequencer are received by the AW4416, the corresponding parameter will change. Transmitting internal AW4416 settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) In version 2.0, settings of the MIDI screen and the contents of the various libraries can be converted into MIDI data (bulk data) and transmitted to an external device such as a MIDI sequencer. 1 Connect the AW4416's MIDI OUT/THRU connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device, and the AW4416's MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device. 2 Press the [MIDI] key ¡ [F5] (Bulk Dump) key. The MIDI screen Bulk Dump page will appear. The various areas of the screen have the following functions. 1 Tip! • The parameter change messages corresponding to each parameter are fixed, and cannot be changed. • For details on the parameters that can be controlled by parameter changes, refer to page 47. 4 Put your MIDI sequencer in record mode, and play back the AW4416 song. 2 34 A CATEGORY Move the cursor to the category of information that you want to transmit as bulk data, and press the [ENTER] key to select that category. Version 2.0 Manual Supplement 11