Yamaha P-70 Owner's Manual - Page 20

ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting MIDI Instruments The P-70 features MIDI IN/OUT terminals, allowing you to connect the P-70 to other instruments and devices-including computers-and take advantage of the various performance and recording capabilities in MIDI applications. Connecting MIDI [IN][OUT] terminals MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors. NOTE Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive. The P-70's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on page 27. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P-70, or control the P-70 from a connected MIDI device or computer. MIDI's Capability MIDI functions enable you to transfer performance data between MIDI devices. CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. ● Transferring performance data to and from another MIDI device NOTE You cannot transmit the voice demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs from the P-70 to another MIDI device. For MIDI connections, use a standard (optional) MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. MIDI [OUT] terminal Instrument MIDI [IN] terminal MIDI cables (optional) MIDI [OUT] terminal MIDI [IN] terminal ● Transferring MIDI data to and from a computer MIDI [IN] MIDI [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal Instrument USB interface Computer 20 P-70 Owner's Manual