Midi Functions - Viscount Allegro Operating Manual

A brief introduction to the MIDI interface
The MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard communications
interface which allows all musical instruments and other compatible devices to exchange musical
information and to control each-other. This makes it possible to create systems of MIDI instruments
which offer much greater versatility and control than with isolated instruments. For example, most
MIDI keyboards (including the Allegro) transmit note and speed (dynamic response to the touch)
information through the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is played on the keyboard. If the
MIDI OUT connector is connected to the MIDI IN port of another keyboard such as a synthesizer,
or an expander, this latter device will provide a precise response to the notes played on the
transmitter keyboard. This will allow you actually to play two instruments simultaneously, obtaining
full, multi-instrument sounds.
The same type of musical information transfer is used to record MIDI sequences. A sequencer
can be used to record the MIDI data received from an Allegro. When the recorded data are played
back, the Allegro automatically provides a faithful repetition of the recorded performance.
The examples supplied so far are only a very small part of what MIDI can actually do. The
Allegro offers various MIDI functions which allow it to be included in MIDI systems of the highest
quality.
CAUTION!! When connecting the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN ports, always use high quality MIDI cables; we
advise against the use of MIDI cables more than 5 metres long.

11. MIDI FUNCTIONS

M ID I O U T
Allegro
M ID I O U T M ID I IN M ID I IN
Allegro
Viscount Allegro
M ID I cable
Data durin g recording
Playback data
M ID I O U T
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M ID I IN
M F-01
M ID I IN
M F-01