Chapter 12 Midi - Kurzweil MP15 User Manual

Chapter 12
MIDI is acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is an industry standard
protocol for electronic instruments to communicate with each other. Connecting musical
instruments that support MIDI via MIDI cables enables you to transfer performance and
setting data between multiple musical instruments.
NOTE
You need a dedicated MIDI cable (optional) to make a MIDI connection. You can
purchase MIDI cables at musical stores.
A MIDI cable can transmit multiple channels of performance data which is similar to
TV channels. Each channel can be assigned its own voice. Typical MIDI instruments
can play up to 16 channels at the same time which is equivalent to 16 soloists.
If you want to use your piano and record your performances with a computer, a
sequencer program must be installed on your computer.
To use your piano as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable
to connect the piano's MIDI port marked "Out" to the MIDI In port of the module that
you want to control.
To control your piano using another MIDI controller, use a MIDI cable to connect the
MIDI port marked "In" to the MIDI Out port of the controller that you will be using.
Module
NOTE
MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI
device. Please check the "MIDI implementation chart" (See page 29) to find out what
MIDI data and commands your MP15 can transmit or receive.
Piano Module
Piano
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MIDI