Midi Data Compatibility - Yamaha TYROS Owner's Manual

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MIDI

MIDI Data Compatibility

This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data
recorded by TYROS, and whether or not the TYROS can playback commercially available song data or song data created
for other instruments or on a computer. Depending on the MIDI device or data characteristics, you may be able to play
back the data without any problem, or you may have to perform some special operations before the data can be played
back. If you run into problems playing back data, please refer to the information below.
Sequence format
"Sequence format" refers to the way in which MIDI data (for playback, such as songs and styles) is stored to disk. A
number of popular sequence formats described below are compatible with the TYROS. Playback is only possible when
the sequence format of the disk matches that of the MIDI device.
G SMF (Standard MIDI File)
This is the most common sequence format. Standard MIDI Files are generally available as one of two types: Format 0
or Format 1. Many MIDI devices are compatible with Format 0, and most commercially available software is recorded
as Format 0. The TYROS is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. Song data recorded on the TYROS is
automatically recorded as SMF Format 0.
G ESEQ
This sequence format is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments.
This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. The TYROS is compatible with ESEQ.
G XF......................................................................... See page 8.
G STYLE FILE ......................................................... See page 8.
Voice allocation format
With MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called "program numbers." The numbering standard (order of voice
allocation) is referred to as the "voice allocation format." Voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation
format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used for playback.
G GM System Level 1............................................. See page 8.
G GM System Level 2............................................. See page 8.
G XG ........................................................................ See page 8.
G DOC ..................................................................... See page 8.
Preset MIDI settings (templates)
The TYROS gives you a set of comprehensive, flexible MIDI controls. It also gives you a set of ten pre-programmed
templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external
device. Call up these templates from the [FUNCTION] → MIDI display (next page).
Template name
ALL PARTS
KBD & STYLE
Master KBD1
Master KBD2
Clock Ext.A
MIDI Accord1
MIDI Accord2
MIDI Pedal1
MIDI Pedal2
MIDI OFF
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Descriptions
Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT1, 2, 3, LEFT).
Basically the same as "ALL PARTS" with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed.
The right-hand parts are handled as a "UPPER" instead of RIGHT1 - 3 and the left-hand part is
handled as a "LOWER."
In this setting, the TYROS functions as a "master" keyboard, playing and controlling one or
more connected tone generators or other devices (such as a computer/sequencer).
Basically the same as "Master KBD1" above, with the exception that Aftertouch messages are
not transmitted.
Playback or recording (Song, Style, Multi Pad, etc.) synchronizes with an external MIDI clock
instead of the TYROS' internal clock. This template is called up when you wish to set the tempo
on the MIDI device connected to the TYROS. Playback or Recording of the TYROS synchro-
nizes with an external clock received via MIDI A.
MIDI accordions allow you to transmit MIDI data and play connected tone generators from the
keyboard and bass/chord buttons of the accordion. This template lets you play melodies from
the keyboard and control style playback on the TYROS with the left-hand buttons.
Basically the same as "MIDI Accord1" above, with the exception that the chord/bass notes you
play with your left hand on the MIDI Accordion are recognized also as MIDI note events.
MIDI pedal units allow you play connected tone generators with your feet (especially convenient
for playing single note bass parts). This template lets you play/control the chord root in style
playback with a MIDI pedal unit (connected to MIDI B only).
This template lets you play the bass part for style playback by using a MIDI pedal unit (connect-
ed to MIDI B only).
No MIDI signals are sent or received.