Midi Functions; Local On/Off - Samick DCP-12 Manual

MIDI Functions

If you are an advanced MIDI user, this section will help you to access the MIDI
controller capabilities of the DCP-12. If you already know that you need this
specialized functionality, then this section is for you. However, this information is
not necessary in order to enjoy playing the piano. A good rule to keep in mind is: If
you don't know what a function described in this section is, then you probably don't
need it.
MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is the way most electronic keyboards
communicate with computers and with each other. Through a series of MIDI messages
a computer or keyboard can tell an instrument what note to play, how loud to play it,
when to stop playing it, and a host of other information.
The DCP-12 can send MIDI information to a computer or another MIDI-capable
instrument, via its MIDI or USB output. This enables the DCP-12 to act as a controller
keyboard for another instrument, MIDI sequencer or MIDI enabled Digital Audio
Workstation program.

Local On/Off

Turning the Local On/Off function to Off will disconnect the keyboard from the
internal sound engine of the DCP-12. This means you can use the DCP-12 as a
MIDI controller to control other MIDI devices (or virtual instrument software running
on your computer) without playing the internal sounds of the DCP-12. You may
also find other occasions (such as when you are using MIDI sequencing software on
your computer) where it is useful to turn Local off.
Turn Local On/Off to Off
Press the [LAYER] button and [DEMO] button at the same time. The LCD show:
LAYER DEMO
LOCAL
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