About Midi - Yamaha YDP-223 Owner's Manual

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for
data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance
data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the YDP-
223, or control the YDP-223 from a connected MIDI device or com-
puter.
MIDI connectors
Mac MIDI
PC-1 PC-2
HOST SELECT
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]:
Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.
MIDI [THRU]:
MIDI cables
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the YDP-223 to a computer.
MIDI
THRU OUT
Mac MIDI
PC-1 PC-2
TO HOST HOST SELECT
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the "MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart" to find out
what MIDI data and commands
your devices can transmit or
receive. The YDP-223's MIDI
IN
Implementation Chart appears
on page 65.
When you are using the MIDI
connectors, set the [HOST
SELECT] switch to "MIDI"
(page 50).
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch,
according to the type of com-
puter you are using (page 50).
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music books and other
publications.
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