Part I; Midi Message Overview; Product Configuration As A Midi Device; System Section - Casio PX-3BK Implementation Manual

Part I

MIDI Message Overview

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Product Configuration as a MIDI Device

As a MIDI device, this Instrument consists of the System Section, Sound Generator Section, and Performance Controller
Section described below.
Each of these sections sends and receives specific MIDI Messages in accordance with its function.

System Section

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– Device settings
– Function status

Sound Generator Section

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– Common
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Sound generator common section
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System effects
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Equalizer and brilliance adjustment function
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Mixer master
– Parts
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Sound generator Instrument parts
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DSP (insertion effects)
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Mixer channel
Performance Controller Section
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– Keyboard
– Real-time controllers
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Pedals
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Bender
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Registration
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Assignable buttons
– Auto play function
1.1 System Section
The System Section consists of a sound generator (sound source), a performance controller part (performance), and functions
that are not directly related to Instrument play. In addition to manipulating Instrument setting parameters, this section is
also used to exchange information.
1.2 Sound Generator Section
The Sound Generator Section consists of a common part that does not depend on the channel and a part that is specific
to each channel. Mainly it receives performance information and performs operations.
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