Midi - Kawai PN81 Owner's Manual

MIDI

The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments so that
they can exchange performance data.
The PN81 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
MIDI EXAMPLES
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the PN81 can be layered
over the sound of the other instrument.
PN81
MIDI IN
MIDI
OUT IN
Digital Synthesizer
MIDI cable
Layering Sounds
PN81's Piano sound
Synthesizer's String sound
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