Midi - Kawai CL20 Owner's Manual

MIDI

The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that
they can exchange performance data.
The CL20 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
MIDI EXAMPLES
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the CL20 can be layered
over the sound of the other instrument.
(2) Connection to an external sequencer
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the CL20 with a
MIDI recorder, and use the CL20 's tones (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled
by the CL20's MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
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MIDI IN
SYNTHESIZER MODULE
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN