Yamaha MO6 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Connecting the MO to external devices Quick Guide Connections Local On/Off-when Connected to a Computer When connecting this synthesizer to a computer, the keyboard performance data is generally sent to the computer, and then returned from the computer to play the tone generator block. If the Local Control in the Utility mode is set to "on," a "double" sound may result, since the tone generator is receiving performance data from both the keyboard directly and the computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a guideline; specific instructions may differ depending on your computer and the software used. • When MIDI "Echo" (MIDI Thru) is set to "on" the software/computer: USB TO HOST MO IN OUT Computer (SQ01, etc.) Tone generator block OUT Keyboard [UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF2] SWITCH ➞ LocalCtrl = off IN MIDI Echo (MIDI thru) = on n When transmitting or receiving System Exclusive data (such as with the Bulk Dump function), use the setting example below, making sure that MIDI "Echo" (MIDI through) on the computer software is set to "off." • When MIDI "Echo" (MIDI Thru) is set to "off" the software/computer: USB TO HOST MO OUT Computer (SQ01, etc.) Tone generator block IN Keyboard [UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF2] SWITCH ➞ LocalCtrl = on MIDI Echo (MIDI thru) = off n Although not indicated in the illustration above, the MO actually receives and responds to MIDI data from the computer application (sequencer), regardless of the Local Control setting on the MO. * MIDI "Echo" is a function on sequencers that takes any data received via the MIDI IN and "echoes" it (or sends it as is) through the MIDI OUT. In some software, this function is also called "MIDI Thru." n For details about MIDI Echo, refer to the owner's manual of your particular software. TIP Quick Setup The MO is capable of handling many different music applications-such as live performance, connection to a computer for recording, etc. However, depending on the particular situation, you may have to change the MIDI synchronize setting or the Local On/Off setting above manually. To help with this, the MO features a convenient Quick Setup function that lets you instantly change important settings for four different typical situations. For details about the Quick Setup function, see page 208. Owner's Manual 109