Midi Functions; Midi Connections; Midi Channels; Multitimbral Mode - Williams Rhapsody Owner's Manual

Key locations are illustrated in a larger format in
Appendix B: Advanced Functions Keyboard
Chart (pg. 29)

mIDI functIonS

The Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is
an industry-standard protocol that enables electronic
musical instruments such as keyboards, computers,
drum machines, etc. To communicate, control, and
synchronize with each other. MIDI transmissions
consist of electronic codes that communicate notes
to be played, the instrument, pitch or intensity that
notes are to be played with, and controlling codes
such as volume, vibrato, cues and clock signals.
The Rhapsody has several functions that facilitate its
use as a MIDI device or controller.

mIDI connections

Connect the Rhapsody to other MIDI-capable devices
as required.

mIDI channels

The MIDI system in the Rhapsody has 16 channels
numbered from 1-16. Each of the channels is
18
responsible for a voice. When the instrument receives
MIDI information from an external device, the active
channel is determined by the control message.
The transmission channels are fixed as follows:
Channel 1 Master voice (keyboard)
Channel 2 Layer voice (keyboard)
Channel 3 Split voice (keyboard)
Channel 4 Track 1, playback, Master Voice
Channel 5 Track 1, playback, Layer Voice
Channel 6 Track 2, playback, Master Voice
Channel 7 Track 2, playback, Layer Voice
Channel 8 Track 3, playback, Master Voice
Channel 9 Track 3, playback, Layer Voice

multitimbral mode

The Rhapsody is able to receive MIDI information
on up to 16 channels simultaneously. If you plan
to use your piano with a multitrack MIDI recording
system, you can record up to 16 different parts
using the Williams Rhapsody voices, each played back
individually on different MIDI channels. To ensure
your recorded part is played back with the correct
voice, make sure to press the voice button first and
play your part second.
NOTE: Because the Rhapsody is receiving playback
information via MIDI, the currently selected voice
on the piano may not correspond to the voice being
played back.

local on/off

Turning the Local On/Off function to "Off " will
disconnect the keyboard from the internal sound
engine of the piano. The Rhapsody may then be used
as a MIDI controller to control other MIDI devices or
virtual instrument software running on a computer,
without playing the sounds on the piano. Addition-
ally, it may be desirable to turn local playing off for
other requirements such as when using MIDI
sequencing software on your computer.