Midi; Midi Functionality On The Cl Series Console; Basic Midi Settings - Yamaha CL5 Reference Manual

MIDI

This chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the CL series
console to control the CL console's parameters, and how to send out MIDI messages from
the CL console as you operate the unit.
The following illustration shows an example of connecting the MIDI IN/OUT connectors to
transmit and receive MIDI messages.
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
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MIDI functionality on the CL series console

The CL series console can use MIDI to perform the following operations.
◆ Program Change transmission and reception
When you execute a specific event (scene/effect library recall) on the CL series console, a
Program Change message (a number that is assigned to the event) can be transmitted to an
external device. Conversely, the corresponding event can be executed when a Program
Change message is received from an external device.
◆ Control Change transmission and reception
When you execute a specific event (fader, knob, or key operation) on the CL series console,
the corresponding Control Change message can be transmitted to an external device.
Conversely, events can be executed when Control Change messages are received from an
external device. This allows you to record fader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or
other external device, and play them back later.
◆ Parameter Change (SysEx) transmission and reception
When specific events (fader, knob, or key operations, changes in system settings or user
settings) are executed, "Parameter Change" SysEx (system exclusive) messages can be
transmitted to an external device. Conversely, events can be executed when Parameter
Changes are received from an external device.
Using this capability, CL operations can be recorded and played back on a MIDI sequencer
or other external device. In addition, changes in system and user settings can be received and
executed by another CL console.

Basic MIDI settings

You can select the type of MIDI messages the CL series console will transmit and receive, the
MIDI port that will be used, and the MIDI channel.
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
STEP
1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button.
External device
2. Press the MIDI/GPI button in the center of the SETUP screen.
3. Press the MIDI SETUP tab in the MIDI/GPI screen.
4. Press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) in the MIDI
5. In the MIDI SETUP window for port selection, select the port type and port number
6. Press the channel select button in the MIDI SETUP page.
7. In the MIDI SETUP window for channel selection, select the channel that will
8. In the MIDI SETUP page, turn transmission/reception on or off for each MIDI
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NOTE
As the port used for transmission and reception of MIDI messages, you can select either the rear
panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors or an I/O card installed in slot 1. All of the functionality described
in this section will be available on the port you select.
SETUP page.
that will transmit or receive MIDI messages, and press the OK button.
transmit or receive MIDI messages, and press the OK button.
message.
SETUP screen
NOTE
• For details on Program Change operations, refer to the following section
(page
to recall scenes and library items"
• For details on using Control Change messages, refer to
(page
parameters" 170).
MIDI/GPI screen
(MIDI SETUP page)
"Using program changes
168).
"Using control changes to control
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