Midi Data Format - Yamaha SU700 Owner's Manual

MIDI Data Format

1. Channel Messages
1.1 Note Off
• Note-off messages are used to switch off note play, and are typically transmitted in
response to releasing of keys on a MIDI keyboard. On the SU700, these messages
correspond to releasing of the track pads.
• Only receiving is supported.
Status Note Number
8nH
where:
n: MIDI channel
kk: Note number
vv: Ignored.
1.2 Note On
• Note-on messages are used to trigger note play, and are typically transmitted in
response to striking of keys on a MIDI keyboard. On the SU700, these messages
correspond to pressing of the track pads.
• Sending and receiving are both supported.
Status Note Number
9nH
where:
n: MIDI channel
kk: Note number
vv: Note-on velocity
Note-off
1.3 Control Change
• Corresponds to SU700 knob operation.
• Sending and receiving are both supported.
Status Note Number
BnH
where:
n: MIDI channel
cc: Control number
vv: Value
kkH
0H to FH
0H to 7FH
kkH
0H to FH
0H to 7FH
1H to 7FH
0H
ccH
0H to FH
0H to 77H
0H to 7FH
MIDI Data Format
Value
vvH
(Ch1 to Ch16)
(C-2 to G8)
Value
vvH
(Ch1 to Ch16)
(C-2 to G8)
(1 to 127)
(0)
Value
vvH
(Ch1 to Ch16)
(0 to 119)
(0 to 127)
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