About Midi - Yamaha Clavinova CLP-110 Owner's Manual

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for
data transmission and 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 Clavi-
nova, or control the Clavinova from a connected MIDI device or com-
puter.
MIDI connectors
THRU
Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [IN]:
Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]:
Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector, passing it through
MIDI [THRU]:
the unit unmodified.
MIDI cables
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
MIDI
OUT IN
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
TIP
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 Clavinova's MIDI
Implementation Chart appears
on page 38.
TIP
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music books and other
publications.

About MIDI

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