Midi Channels - Yamaha Tyros2 Owner's Manual

MIDI channels

MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using
these channels, 1–16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument
parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable.
Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its
broadcasts over a specific channel.Your home TV set receives many different
programs simultaneously from several TV stations and you select the appro-
priate channel to watch the desired program.
MIDI operates on the same basic principle. The transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specific MIDI
channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to the receiving instrument. If the receiving instru-
ment's MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel) matches the Transmit Channel, the receiving instrument will
sound according to the data sent by the transmitting instrument.
For example, several parts or channels can be transmit-
ted simultaneously, including the style data (as shown at
right).
As you can see, it is essential to determine which data is
to be sent over which MIDI channel when transmitting
MIDI data (page 215). The Tyros2 also allows you to
determine how the received data is played back (page
216).
Though MIDI is designed to handle up to sixteen chan-
nels, the use of separate MIDI "ports" allows for even
more. The Tyros2 has two MIDI ports, allowing simul-
taneous use of thirty-two channels.
MIDI connection between the Tyros2 and other MIDI instruments
MIDI messages (events) described above are transmitted or received via two sets of MIDI terminals (MIDI A
IN/OUT, MIDI B IN/OUT) or the USB connector.
● MIDI IN
Receives MIDI data from another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each
can receive MIDI messages of 16 channels.
● MIDI OUT
Transmits the Tyros2's keyboard information as MIDI data to another MIDI device. Two
ports (A, B) are provided and each can transmit MIDI messages of 16 channels.
● USB
Transmits and receives MIDI data to and from a computer. Both MIDI ports are accessa-
ble over USB.
To transmit/receive MIDI data between two devices, a proper cable connection is needed. You can connect the
Tyros2 to another device by MIDI cables (using the MIDI terminals) or by a USB cable (using the USB con-
nectors). (See page 66.)
MIDI connection via MIDI cable
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Tyros2
MIDI connection via USB cable
Tyros2
Tyros2
B type
MIDI transmit
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI receive
QY700
(playback)
USB
A type
USB cable
Weather
Report
1
MIDI cable or
USB cable
Tyros2 part
Voice R1 Channel 1
Voice R2 Channel 2
Voice R3 Channel 3
Voice L Channel 4
Multi Pad 1 Channel 5
Multi Pad 2 Channel 6
Multi Pad 3 Channel 7
Multi Pad 4 Channel 8
Style Rhythm 1 (sub) Channel 9
Style Rhythm 2 (main) Channel 10
Style Bass Channel 11
Style Chord 1 Channel 12
Style Chord 2 Channel 13
Style Pad Channel 14
Style Phrase 1 Channel 15
Style Phrase 2 Channel 16
MIDI transmit
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Tyros2
MIDI receive
(control)
Reference
MIDI
NEWS
2
NEWS
2
External sequencer
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
Track 12
Track 13
Track 14
Track 15
Track 16
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