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How do I connect the Clavinova to a computer? ......... Items required for each computer environment and the steps to connect them Page 4 Technical jargon is explained here Glossary Page 17 Expanding the possibilities Introduction to various software Page 20 ©2000 Yamaha Corporation. All rights - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 2
In this example, English is MIDI. A computer (the Russian musician) can communicate with a Clavinova (the Japanese musician) using MIDI (their common language: English). "MIDI" is a "language that lets digital devices exchange musical information so you may enjoy computer music. "MIDI" is a standard - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 3
with the internal style of your choice. →Scorch XF • Practice your performance on the Clavinova at your own pace whenever you like. →Piano Suite • The Clavinova will perform automatic playback of the performance data created by computer music software. →XGworks • Use the Clavinova as a master - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 4
not have a USB connector. 4. Using the Clavinova's USB connector Connect the USB connector on the Clavinova to the USB port on the computer. Computer's USB port Clavinova's USB connector Previous page Table of Contents What is MIDI? Possibilities Connections 4 Glossary Software Next page - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 5
Step 2 What do I need to make the connection? 1. Using the Clavinova's TO HOST connector You need a serial cable. The required type varies depending on the type of connectors mini DIN 8-pin Previous page Table of Contents What is MIDI? Possibilities Connections 5 Glossary Software Next page - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 6
computer's USB port You need a USB interface device, and a serial cable or a MIDI cable. Yamaha offers the following products: Yamaha USB-MIDI interface "UX16" "UX96" "UX256" 4. Using the Clavinova's USB connector You need a USB cable. Previous page Table of Contents What is MIDI? Possibilities - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 7
computer, then to the Clavinova and check to see if the driver or the MIDI application program functions correctly on the computer. The connectors that can be used will depend on the setting Previous page Table of Contents What is MIDI? Possibilities Connections 7 Glossary Software Next page - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 8
connectors Click here for connection details. 3. Using the computer's USB port Click here for connection details. 4. Using the Clavinova's USB connector Click here for connection details. Previous page Table of Contents What is MIDI? Possibilities Connections 8 Glossary Software Next page - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 9
can handle MIDI information. Click here for more information on the MIDI driver. Making a connection Use a special serial cable to connect the computer's serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to the Clavinova's [TO HOST] connector. Clavinova PC-2 PC-1 MIDI Mac HOST SELECT TO HOST TO HOST RS-232C - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 10
HOST SELECT] switch Set the Clavinova's [HOST SELECT] switch according to the type of the connected computer. Windows: [PC-2] (baud rate: 38,400bps) Macintosh: [Mac] (baud rate: 31,250 bps, 1MHz clock) D-sub 9-pin 54 32 1 9876 This setting may not work with some application software. Refer to the - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 11
's MIDI connectors Making a connection Connect a MIDI interface device to the Clavinova's MIDI connectors using a special MIDI cable. Clavinova IN OUT THRU PC-2 PC-1 MIDI Mac HOST SELECT Set the Clavinova's [HOST SELECT] switch to "MIDI." MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI interface - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 12
connect the computer's USB port and a USB interface device. Install the MIDI driver (shipped with a USB interface device) in the computer. Use a serial cable or a MIDI cable to connect a USB interface device and the Clavinova. Refer to the documentation that came with a USB interface device for more - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 13
the computer's USB port can handle MIDI information. Click here for more information on the USB-MIDI driver. Making a connection Use a USB cable to connect the computer's USB port to the Clavinova's [USB] connector. computer USB PC-2 Mac MIDI USB HOST SELECT TO HOST USB USB cable Set the - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 14
the Clavinova may become unstable. Do not use your computer in a way that causes it to enter an unstable state. • If you are using Windows 2000, problems may power of the Clavinova is on - Turning the power of the Clavinova on/off, starting up your computer, or installing the driver while a large - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 15
data, you need to install "MIDI driver" or "USB-MIDI driver" software. Use "MIDI driver" when you connect the computer to the Clavinova's [TO HOST] connector using a serial cable. Use "MIDI-USB driver" when you connect the computer to the Clavinova's [USB] connector using a USB cable. What are MIDI - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 16
for the corresponding device or software. You can also download a generic MIDI driver from the following Web sites. Windows You can download the YAMAHA CBX Driver at the following site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com/ Macintosh You can download OMS (Macintosh MIDI driver) at the following site: http - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 17
and music data disks that support this GM System Level 1 carry an "GM" mark. A type of data storage. It can read and write a huge amount of data at very fast speeds. To copy software to a computer hard disk and set it up for use. Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A worldwide standard music data - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 18
) to another device without modifying it. A MIDI driver is computer software that allows the computer to recognize and process MIDI signals. When you connect the computer's serial port to the Clavinova's [TO HOST] connector, you must install the driver to the computer. Usually, electronic musical - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 19
-in MIDI interface. A USB-MIDI driver is computer software that allows the computer to recognize and process MIDI signals. When you connect the computer's USB port to the Clavinova's [USB] connector, you must install the driver in the computer. XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly - Yamaha Clavinova | The Clavinova-computer Connection - Page 20
possibilities Here are some computer software programs you can use if you connect the Clavinova to a computer. The available software differs depending on locale. Scorch XF Digital Interactive Sheetmusic Scores from your PC to your Clavinova. Complete Digital Score, including melody, chords, and
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Information on using a computer with the Clavinova
The Clavinova-Computer
Connection
“What can I do using a computer with the Clavinova?”
“What do I need to do that?”
“How do I connect them?” We will answer these and other questions.
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What is MIDI?
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An easy-to-understand explanation on MIDI
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What can I do using the Clavinova and a computer?
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Possibilities
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How do I connect the Clavinova to a computer?
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Items required for each computer environment and the steps to connect them
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Technical jargon is explained here
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Glossary
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Expanding the possibilities
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Introduction to various software
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©2000 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.
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