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DG30 MIDI Settings Manual
MIDI Settings
MIDI Overview
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting
musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data.
 MIDI Terminals
MIDI terminal
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
 MIDI channels
MIDI uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit (MIDI OUT)
channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and OUT jacks and are capable of
transmitting and receiving data via MIDI. The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device, and the transmit
channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device.
The illustration below shows three musical instruments, connected together using MIDI.
Transmitting instrument a
Transmitting instrument a sends transmit channel and keyboard information to receiving instruments b/c.
The information arrives at the receiving instruments b/c.
Receiving instruments b/c will respond to MIDI data that is sent if their receive channel is the same as the transmit channel of the
transmitting instrument a. If the channels do not match, the receiving instruments b/c will not respond to any data that is sent.
For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used.
 Recording/playing with a sequencer
When connected to a sequencer (or a computer running MIDI
sequencing software), the DG30 digital piano can be used to
record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds
playing simultaneously on each channel.
Function
Receiving note, program change, and other data.
Sending note, program change, and other data.
Receiving instrument b
1
Receiving instrument c
Sequencer

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  • Page 1 For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used.  Recording/playing with a sequencer When connected to a sequencer (or a computer running MIDI sequencing software), the DG30 digital piano can be used to record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing simultaneously on each channel.
  • Page 2 * Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ on page 19 for further Multi-timbral mode setting information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the DG30 digital piano. Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.
  • Page 3: Midi Channel

     Omni mode When the DG30 digital piano is turned on, the instrument is automatically set to ‘omni mode on’, allowing MIDI information to be received on all MIDI channels (1~16). When the MIDI Channel setting is used to specify a transmit/receive channel, the instrument will be set to ‘omni mode off’.
  • Page 4: Send Program Change Number

    DG30 MIDI Settings Manual MIDI Settings Send Program Change Number The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected MIDI device. 1. Selecting the Send Program Change Number function After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2): Press the ...
  • Page 5: Local Control

    The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting may be useful when using the DG30 digital piano to control an external MIDI device that is connected to the instrument’s amplifier/speakers.
  • Page 6: Transmit Program Change Numbers

    DG30 MIDI Settings Manual MIDI Settings Transmit Program Change Numbers The Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether the DG30 digital piano will transmit program change information via MIDI when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed.  Transmit Program Change Numbers setting...
  • Page 7: Multi-Timbral Mode

    MIDI Settings Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the DG30 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device.
  • Page 8: Channel Mute

    Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to DG30 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and 79 for more information. 3. Exiting the Channel Mute function Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Channel Mute adjustment screen and return to the MIDI Settings menu.
  • Page 9: Program Change Number List

    DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number PIANO1 SK ConcertGrand EX ConcertGrand SK-5 GrandPiano Studio Grand Studio Grand 2...
  • Page 10 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number String Ensemble Choir Choir 2 New Age Atmosphere BASS Wood Bass Electric Bass Fretless Bass W.
  • Page 11 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Handbells Tubular Bells Church Bells Carillon Dulcimer OTHERS : DRAWBAR Drawbar Organ...
  • Page 12 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Harmonica Tango Accordion OTHERS : GUITAR FingerNylon Gtr Nylon Acoustic Nylon Acoustic2...
  • Page 13 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Clavi Bass Hammer Bass Rubber Bass Attack Bass OTHERS : STRINGS&ORCHINST Violin...
  • Page 14 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number CupMuteTrombone Muted Trumpet Muted Trumpet 2 French Horns Warm FrenchHorn Brass Section...
  • Page 15 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Classic Synth 2 Lead Classic Synth 3 SequencedAnalog Caliope Chiff Charang Wire Lead...
  • Page 16 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Koto Taisho Koto Kalimba Bag Pipe Fiddle Shanai OTHERS : PERCUSSION Tinkle Bell...
  • Page 17 DG30 MIDI Settings Manual Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank LSB Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB Program Number Helicopter Car Engine Car Stopping Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane...
  • Page 18: Midi Exclusive Data Format

    4 10, 30 Function code (30 when setting Multi-timbre On/Off) 5 04 Indicates that the instrument is an electric piano 6 13 Indicates that the piano is a DG30 model 7 data 1 8 data 2 See table below 9 data 3...
  • Page 19: Midi Implementation Chart

    DG30 MIDI Settings Manual MIDI Implementation Chart  Kawai DG30 digital piano Date: June 2020 Version: 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1 * The default for the OMNI mode is On.

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