Midi [Midi Setting]; About Midi - Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 Owner's Manual

MIDI [MIDI SETTING]

You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.

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 Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.
MIDI connectors
IN
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.
TIP
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer.
PC-2 PC-1
MIDI Mac
HOST SELECT TO HOST
TIP
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to "Connecting a Per-
sonal Computer" on page 63 for more information.
OUT THRU
PC-2
PC-1
MIDI Mac
MIDI HOST SELECT
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the "MIDI
Implementation Chart" to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The Clavi-
nova's MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on pages 31
and 32 in the "Reference
Booklet" for the CLP-990.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
"MIDI." (See page 63.)
TIP
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 63.)
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
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