Connecting To A Computer Sequencer - Kurzweil sp88x User Manual

Getting Started
Connecting MIDI

Connecting to a Computer Sequencer

If you have a computer with a MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software, your
Stage Piano can become an integral part of a home MIDI recording studio. The basic
connection pattern is shown below.
A B
Figure 2-6
The cable from the Stage PianoÕs MIDI Out to the ComputerÕs MIDI In allows the
sequencing software to ÒhearÓ and record what you are playing. Likewise the cable
from the computerÕs MIDI Out to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI In allows the computer to
ÒplayÓ the sounds of your Stage Piano.
NOTE: Depending on the sound card or MIDI interface in your computer, you may need to
buy a special cable to make MIDI connections. See the manual that came with your computer
or sound card.
When using a sequencer, you need to make two important conÞguration settings to
avoid doubled notes when you are playing. First, the Local parameter (one of the
global parameters) should be set to a value of Off. This disconnects the internal path
from the keyboard (and other controls) to the sounds. Also you should be sure that
MIDI In (another global parameter) is set to Normal (n n n
loop. If youÕre just starting out, that shouldnÕt be a problem because n n n
default setting. See page Local Control Off and Patch Thru On on page 6-3 for
information about changing the values of the Local and MIDI In parameters.
Second, the sequencer should be set to Through mode which means that it passes on
what it hears at the computerÕs MIDI input to the computerÕs MIDI output. From
there the MIDI signal goes to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI input where it will activate the
sounds. If the sequencer is not in Through mode, you wonÕt hear anything as you play
the Stage Piano.
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Computer
Sound Card
MIDI Audio
Out In
In Out
Volume / Controller
Destinations:
0 - Bank Select MSB
1 - Modulation Wheel
2 - Breath Controller
3 - Undefined
4 - Foot Controller
MIDI Connections: Computer and Sound Card
Sound / Setup Select
Mode Select / Param Edit Parameter
Global Grand Pno 1 Stage Pno 1 Bright Pno Piano & Str 1 Tack Piano Bright E Grand Classic EP Dyno EP
Panic Grand Pno 2 Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand Warm E Grand Dig E Grand Hard Dyno EP
MIDI Program Intemal Sound Reverb Wet / Dry Chorus Wet / Dry Stereo Local Internal Voices 1 2 3 4 5 Ld/Dmp No Yes
MIDI Bank Sel Lo A Ribbon
Internal/Steup Row Select MIDI Bank Sel Hi Hold or Center Touch
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
MIDI Channel B Ribbon Up Effect
Destination Hold or Zero
Trem Dig EP Digital EP Rock Org 1 Ballad Org 1 Perc Org Fast Str 1 Touch Str St Slo Str Pad
L R Dig EP & Str Pad Rock Org 2 Ballad Org 2 Org & Piano Fast Str 2 St Slo Strings Slow Dig Pad
Zone Intemal Effect B Ribbon Down MIDI In St Hard EP
Hold or Zero
6 7 8 9 0 +/- Cancel Enter
Key Range Lo Control Slider
Key Range Hi Control Pedal Set Chg Chan MIDI Setups
MIDI Prog Chg Play
Store Edit Transpose Switch Pedal R Tune 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
Velocity Curve Switch Pedal L 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Effects:
5 - Portamento Time 10 - Pan 16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4 65 - Portamento Switch 70 - Sound Variation 75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10 92 - Effects 2 Depth 97 - Data Decrement 102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None 5 - Hall & Chorus
6 - Data Entry MSB 11 - Expression 20 to 31 - Undefined 66 - Sostenuto Pedal 71 - Timbre Control 80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8 93 - Chorus Depth 98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB 120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set 1 - Room & Chorus 6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
7 - Volume 12 - Effect Control 1 32 - Bank Select LSB 67 - Soft Peal 72 - Release Time 84 - Portamento Control 94 - Effects 4 Depth 99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB 128 - Send as Pitch Bend 2 - Bright Room & Chorus 7 - Large Hall & Chorus
8 - Balance 13 - Effect Control 2 33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31 68 - Legato Switch 73 - Attack Time 85 to 90 - Undefined 95 - Effects 5 Depth 100 - Registered Parm LSB 129 - Send as Pressure 4 - Bright Stage & Chorus 8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Undefined 14 to 15 - Undefined 64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal 74 - Brightness 91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment 101 - Registered Parm MSB 101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller 9 - Deep Space
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