Connecting To A Computer (Usb [To Host] Terminal); Connecting External Midi Devices (Midi Terminals) - Yamaha CLP- 585 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST]
Terminal)
By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer
data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI.
For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the "Computer-
related Operations" on the website (page 9).
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Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI
Terminals)
The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your
music performance and creation possibilities. Use the MIDI terminals and
standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer,
etc.)
• MIDI [IN] .......... Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device.
• MIDI [OUT]...... Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to
another MIDI device.
• MIDI [THRU]... Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN.
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MIDI IN
USB [TO HOST] terminal
USB cable
Computer
External MIDI
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI transmit
MIDI receive
NOTICE
Use an AB type USB cable of
less than 3 meters. USB 3.0
cables cannot be used.
NOTE
• The instrument will begin
transmission a short time
after the USB connection is
made.
• When using a USB cable to
connect the instrument to
your computer, make the
connection directly without
passing through a USB hub.
• For information on setting up
your sequence software,
refer to the owner's manual of
the relevant software.
CAUTION
Before connecting the
instrument to other MIDI
devices, turn off the power of all
the components.
NOTE
For details about MIDI, refer to
"MIDI Basics" downloadable
from the Yamaha website
(page 9).
NOTE
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the MIDI Data
Format to find out what MIDI
data and commands your
MIDI OUT
devices can transmit or
receive. The MIDI Data Format
is contained in the "MIDI
Reference" downloadable from
the Yamaha website (page 9).
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