Yamaha PortaTone PSR-225GM Owner's Manual page 21

G
Controlling the PSR-225 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator)
(Auto accompaniment can also be used in this setup.)
PSR-225
➔ See page 97.
G In this setup you can record your PSR-225 performance, including the auto accompani-
ment, to a connected computer or sequencer. (Up to 16 channels can be used.) You can
then edit the recorded data on the computer or sequencer, and play it back using the
sounds of the PSR-225.
PSR-225
➔ See page 95.
➔ See "Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer" on page 102.
GM System Level 1
"GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-
compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator,
regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products
that support GM System Level 1. The PSR-225 supports GM System Level 1.
MIDI receive
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MIDI transmit
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI receive
(playback)
MIDI keyboard with no tone
generator
Arrange and edit the data on the
computer/sequencer.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Computer with
sequencing software.
MIDI
Step 6
When using a personal
computer, special
software (sequencer
software) is needed.
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