Yamaha YPT-220 Owner's Manual - Page 45
About MIDI - psre223
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About MIDI The instrument features a MIDI terminals that can be connected to other MIDI instruments and devices for expanded musical functionality. What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard interface for communication between electronic musical instruments and music devices. When MIDI-equipped instruments are connected via a MIDI cable, it becomes possible to transfer performance and setting data between them for significantly enhanced performance and production potential. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-E223/YPT-220 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on the power, first to the PSR-E223/YPT-220, then to the connected external equipment. Reverse this order when you turn the power off. NOTE • MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used for connecting to MIDI devices. They can be bought at music stores, etc. Transferring Performance Data To and From Another Instrument By connecting the PSR-E223/YPT-220 to other MIDI devices or a computer, the performance data of the instrument can be used on those other MIDI devices or computer, and also the performance data from other MIDI devices and computer can be received and sounded with the PSRE223/YPT-220. A Yamaha UX16 or similar USB-MIDI interface (sold separately) will be necessary for MIDI connection between the PSR-E223/YPT-220 and a USB-equipped computer. Make sure to purchase a Yamaha UX16 or a quality USB-MIDI interface at a musical instrument store, computer store or electrical appliance store. If you use the UX16 interface, install the driver supplied with the interface on your computer. NOTE • Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the instrument by the Song Out function. ● When the instrument is connected with another MIDI device, it transmits/receives performance data. PSR-E223/ YPT-220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI device ● When the instrument is connected with a computer, it transmits/receives performance data. MIDI IN MIDI OUT (Rear) USB PSR-E223/ YPT-220 A USB-MIDI interface (such as the Yamaha UX16) Reference PSR-E223/YPT-220 Owner's Manual 45