Yamaha EZ-AG Owner's Manual - Page 20

Connecting To MIDI Devices The EZ-AG features MIDI IN and OUT connectors that can be used to connect to other MIDI devices for expanded musical capabilities. It is also possible to load additional songs downloaded from the internet (URL provided below) into the EZ-AG via these connectors. What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an international standard system that allows electronic musical instruments and related devices to communicate with and control one another. By connecting MIDI-compatible devices via standard MIDI cables, it becomes possible to transfer a variety of performance and setup data between devices for enhanced musical capabilities. G MIDI IN Connector Receives MIDI data from external MIDI devices. G MIDI OUT Connector Transmits MIDI data to external MIDI devices. • MIDI cables are sold separately and are available from most musical instrument stores that handle electronic music gear. • Excessively long MIDI cables can cause data errors. Use MIDI cables that are no longer than 15 meters. • Make sure the power to external devices is turned off when connecting the EZ-AG. Then, when the required connections have been made, turn on the external device first and then the EZ-AG. Some Example MIDI Applications Using the EZ-AG's MIDI capabilities you can, for example, transfer performance data between two EZ-AGs, or between an EZ-AG and a MIDI-equipped personal computer to load songs into the EZ-AG. Song data cannot be transmitted by the EZ-AG. G Performance data transferred between two EZ-AGs. MIDI IN MIDI OUT EZ-AG MIDI OUT MIDI IN EZ-AG G Song data downloaded from the internet can be loaded into the EZ-AG via computer. 20 EZ-AG EZ-AG MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN Computer • Song data will not be transmitted via the instrument's MIDI OUT connector. 18