Midi Channels - Yamaha YPP-35 Owner's Manual

C. MIDI Channels D. Applications
There are 16 MIDI channels (1-16). Unless MIDI The following four examples show how several of
instruments are set to the same MIDI channel, they the YPP-35's MIDI functions can be applied in
cannotcommunicate MIDI channel information (Note specific setups. In order to make best use of MIDI,
On, Program Change, Control Change, etc.), even it is important to determine which instruments are
ifthe cables are connected properly. MIDI channels most effective as Masters or as Slaves. This will
canbelikenedtotelevision channels, i.e. information depend on the individual situation. Consulting the
from several TV stations is transmitted through the MIDI implementation chart of each instrument in
air, so to receive the desired program, you have to your setup will help you to decide in each case. If
select one channel on your TV set. one instrument has more transmission capabilities
than the other(s), it will generally be better suited as
When the YPP-35 is turned on, both its transmitting the Master. Conversely, instruments with more
andreceiving MIDI channels are setto 1. If required, recognition capabilities will be better Slaves.
these channels can be reset.
Example 1: Using the YPP-35 with another key-
1) Setting a MIDI Transmitting Channel board or sound module
While holding down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, PET |
press one of 16 keys from C1 to D#2 according to the If you are a MIDI rookie, first, make a Hand-Shaking
table below. connection between the two МО! keyboards. After
matching the transmitting and receiving MIDI
Key lo.|c*|o.|p* Че | F^ els As Ан в, | с, СЪ Dal 0% channels (in both directions), you can use either
instrumentas Master or Slave. Whichever keyboard
Channel| 1 | 2 | з | а |5 16 7 | в | 9 10|11/ 12 |13 |14|15| 16 you play, you will hearthe sounds of both instruments.
In addition, the Slave will duplicate the Master's
sustain, vibrato, etc., as long as it is equipped to
receive MIDI messages such as Program Change,
Control Change, and so on.
2) Setting a MIDI Receiving Channel
While holding down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button,
press one of 16 keys from C3to 0#4 according to the
table below. * Practising with a Hand-Shaking connection is a good
way to learn which instrument will make the better
Master or Slave in a One-Way connectlon.
* {{уои'ге connecting the YPP-35 to a MIDI sound module,
the latter is best used as a Slave in a One-Way connec-
tion.
3) Omni On Mode
If required, the YPP-35 can be set to receive infor-
mation on all MIDI channels (1-16). This mode is
called "Omni On". To set the YPP-35 to this mode, i OUT |
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while holding down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button,
press the E4 key. To get out of this mode, either
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select a specific receiving channel, or turn off the Budd ТІГІ |
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Note: If you have several Slaves, all set to OMNI DIAGRAMS
Mode, they will all receive the same instructions, and
therefore play the same music. To achieve individual
control of the Slaves, that is, to get each one to
respond to different instructions and play its own
part in an ensemble, you must set the Slaves' MIDI
receiving channels individually. When a specific
channel is selected, it means the instrument is in
OMNI OFF Mode.
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